Motor Press Guild (MPG) upcoming events

Williams F1 team talk with SAE (Wednesday, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, August 5th, we have two engineers from the Williams F1 team coming over to talk.

MPG members would be the same $15/person as SAE. The public is welcome at $20/person.

https://events.lionsautomobilia.org/events/lionsautomobiliafoundation/2242034

Freak of the Week Car Show (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Inspired by the Motorhead Mama series, an automoitve Freak of the Week is anyone who is brave enough to make their car stand out in sea a of white pickups.

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

Registration

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.