Motor Press Guild (MPG) upcoming events

Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

2026 marks the 21st Annual Japanese Classic Car Show. As we step into our third decade, JCCS enters a new phase while continuing the mission that has guided us since 2005.

For the past 20 years, JCCS has grown together with kyusha enthusiasts who share a deep appreciation not only for Japanese classic cars, but for Japanese culture itself. Japan’s automotive manufacturers have become some of the nation’s most respected ambassadors around the world, and through JCCS we have witnessed an extraordinary level of pride, respect, and admiration for Japanese automotive heritage.

What has been built here in America goes beyond a car show. It is a celebration of Japanese automotive history, the friendships and connections these vehicles create, and the legacy that is passed from one generation to the next. The kanji featured in this year’s poster reflects those values—respect, heritage, family, and the enduring bonds that unite our community.

With the continued support of Japan’s leading automotive manufacturers and their representatives, JCCS 2026 proudly features four vehicles that have inspired generations of enthusiasts:

Toyota Crown Wagon
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Honda Civic
Datsun 521 Pickup

More than cars, JCCS celebrates the people who preserve this legacy and pass it on to future generations.

As we begin our 21st year, we look forward to honoring the history, culture, and relationships that continue to make JCCS a truly unique gathering of the global JDM community.

21st Annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS®)
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Marina Green Park, Long Beach, California

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Special Invitation for all Motor Press Guild Members (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This is a Special Invitation for all Motor Press Guild Members, their family and friends to attend a special 58th Anniversary Screening of the motion picture “Bullitt” starring Steve McQueen at Warner Brothers Studios on Saturday October 17, 2026. Please take a moment to read the email below with all the information, including how to purchase tickets for this historic event.

OCTOBER 17, 2026

“BULLITT NIGHT”

Warner Brothers Studios

4000 Warner Blvd.

Burbank, CA 91522

Attire is Business Casual

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM – Event Time – Ages 18+ only

3:00 PM - 3:59 PM – Doors Open & Guest Arrival

4:00 PM - 4:59 PM – Opening Remarks, Special Introductions and the Film's History

5:00 PM - 6:54 PM – Feature Presentation "Bullitt" (runtime: 114 minutes)

6:55 PM - 7:00 PM – Post-Screening Remarks

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM – There is Zero Tolerance for any food, drink, gum or consumables inside the theater. Any violations will be grounds for removal from the event.

Bullitt Night is produced by Television Motion Picture Car Club member Gregory Harrison with proceeds benefiting Boys Republic, a private, nonprofit, and nonsectarian school and residential treatment community located in Chino Hills, California. Boys Republic is dedicated to guiding troubled and at-risk teenagers toward productive, self-reliant, and fulfilling lives. It is also where a young Steve McQueen resided in 1946. McQueen credited the school with giving him the discipline to turn his life around, and as we all know, he became a successful actor and producer and was known as "The King of Cool" for his on and off screen persona.

The event will take place in the 500 seat Steven J. Ross Theater on the Warner Brothers backlot on Saturday October 17, 2026. That is the exact 58th Anniversary of the release date of the legendary motion picture “Bullitt” produced by Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions and Warner Brothers-Seven Arts. The film stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Simon Oakland, Georg Stanford Brown, Vic Tayback, Norman Fell, and Robert Duvall.

Bullitt was released on October 17, 1968 and was a critical success, praised for its screenplay, editing, music and action sequences. The films car chase sequence is regarded as one of the most influential in motion picture history and it set the Gold Standard for all motion picture chase scenes to the present day.

Bullitt also received several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award for Best Film Editing and a nomination for Best Sound. It earned an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Motion Picture, a National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, an American Cinema Editors Award for Best Edited Feature Film, and a Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing. It also received numerous British Academy Film Award nominations, including Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Soundtrack, Best Supporting Actor (Robert Vaughn), and Best Direction (Peter Yates).

This is a rare opportunity to watch Bullitt, as it was meant to be seen, from an original 35mm film print from the Warner Brothers Archives, on a large screen in Warner Bros’ largest theater, at the studio that co-produced the movie.

There will also be a Silent Auction where you can win a flight in a World War II North American T-28 Trojan fighter/trainer aircraft from the Palm Springs Air Museum; a large, explosive, over-the-top floral arrangement with die casts of the famous cars from the chase scene in the movie; in addition to other auctions items including a Bullitt movie poster signed by the McQueen family. So bid well, and bid on multiple auctions, because the proceeds benefit at-risk youths in the care of Boys Republic.

A 1968 Highland Green Bullitt Mustang and a Black Dodge Charger (evoking the chase scene in the movie) will be positioned on the red carpet, in front of a large Step and Repeat banner that will afford a wonderful photo opportunity for all attendees.

TMPCC Alumnus, KABC-7 Automotive Reporter and Bullitt Historian Dave Kunz will emcee the event. The McQueen family will be in attendance and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has confirmed her interest in attending and has expressed interest in speaking at the opening ceremony, subject to her schedule.

Free Parking is on the backlot, next to the theater where we will screen the movie. So if you own a cool car, please bring it so the attendees have some cool rides to check out before the speeches, the silent auction and the movie starts. Studio Security will be on hand, so you and your vehicles are safe.

ATTIRE IS BUSINESS CASUAL

We anticipate all tickets to sell out quickly, so if you’re interested in attending, please purchase your ticket(s) as soon as possible.

SINCE THIS IS AN EVENT TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR “BOYS REPUBLIC” THERE ARE NO COMPLIMENTARY SEATS.

VIP TICKETS are $64.80 and affords you special VIP seating in the screening room.

VIP Ticket Link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996065801545/?discount=CodeVIP

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS are $43.45 where you can sit in any non-reserved seats.

General Admission Link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996065801545/?discount=GACode

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the event organizer, Gregory Harrison at reeljjz@bullitt.studio

SEMA Show (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Media credentials are reserved exclusively for working members of the media. In order to maintain a B2B business-to-business environment conducive for buyers and sellers to do business, media credentials are only available to media in the automotive industry or those that cover small businesses or another relevant topic.

Qualifying materials may be required to:

Verify that the company is an editorial/media body that covers the SEMA industry, its members, or its products, and
Verify that the applicant is associated with the company.

AUTOMOBILITY LA (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

LA AUTO SHOW

Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®), is one of the most influential and best-attended auto shows globally and spans more than 1,000,000 square feet. Each fall, show creator ANSA Productions gathers the who’s who of the auto industry to unveil the future of mobility in the car culture capital of the world.

Delivering worldwide media exposure, industry networking, and experiential marketing, our Media and Industry Preview Day called AutoMobility LA® draws more than tens of thousands of auto industry decision-makers and influencers, including nearly 5000 media and journalists from 50+ countries. It brings together the entire ecosystem driving the convergence of technology and the automobile.

Following AutoMobility LA, the show opens its doors to the public for the LA Auto Show, where hundreds of thousands of qualified car shoppers, enthusiasts, and auto fans come together for ten exciting days in the nation’s largest car-buying market.