2 OCT 2023 · The Chronograph 1 RR7 Edition by Porsche Design Porsche Design launched a limited edition timepiece: the Chronograph 1 — Rennsport Reunion 7 Edition. In honor of 75 years of Porsche, only 75 will be sold. Based on the Chronograph 1 from 1972, the Rennsport Reunion 7 Edition revisits a timeless design with improved, modern materials. In 1963, Prof. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche created one of the most iconic design objects in contemporary history: the Porsche 911. Following his vision to extend the Porsche principles and legend beyond the automotive world, he founded the exclusive lifestyle brand Porsche Design in 1972. His philosophy and design language can still be seen in all Porsche Design products today. Welcome the Porsche Design Watch >>> from the case to the strap and even a personal engraving, there are up to 6 million possible combinations to choose from with assisstance of using the specially developed watch configurator. One can create their own sports car for the wrist based on one's own design preferences. Each custom-built chronograph is powered by the COSC-certified Porsche Design chronograph caliber WERK 01.100. Please enjoy this audio from the onsite presentation of Porsche Design and the special limited edition timepiece by Rolf Bergmann - CEO, Gerhard J. Novak, GM, and Kurt Straumann - R&D of Porsche Design Timepieces, Porsche Lifestyle Group. Porsche Design Timepieces Configurator, Porsche Lifestyle Group >>> https://www.porsche-design.com/us/en/timepieces/custom-built-timepieces/#Configurator Follow Porsche Lifestyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/porsche.lif... Like Porsche Lifestyle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/porsche.life... Visit the Porsche Design Website: https://www.porsche-design.com/ ... notes from The EDJE https://theedje.blogspot.com/2023/10/porsche-design-watch-presentation.html PORSCHE TECH TALK https://porschetechtalk.com/life_events/article/porsche_design_watch_presentation_rennsport_reunion_7_edition#extended

1 FEB 2020 · For those who are fans of heavy metal rock music, the name of Metallica is emblazoned at the top of their minds ... this group has only sold 130 million records comprised of 10 albums discorphy. The lead singer, lead guitarist, and one of two forming members of the band to remain a driving force, James Hetfield. James sat down with the Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum Terry Karges for an insightful Fireside Chat before the opening ribbon cutting ceremony in from of at least 300 interested attendees.

15 JAN 2020 · We find ourselves in an age where the cars of the future, once visible only in our imagination, are finally becoming a reality. It is not only hardware in the form of cars that is changing. The conventions of our daily lives and society are also being transformed. Sony wanted to communicate re-imagined mobility as we knew it could be. How can we inspire people through mobility? How can we provide greater peace of mind? How can we contribute to society and the environment? Sony exists as a citizen of society and the Earth. We believe that new human lifestyles exist beyond the realms of new mobility. Sony will work directly toward that ideal. In order to communicate the thinking behind our engineering developments, a platform in the form of a concept car named the SONY Vision-S has come to life in order to be able to communicate fully the safety, information, entertainment, and sound solutions that can aid and bring to life SONY Corporation's biggest strengths. Sony will open up a new world of mobility using its visions in creativity and technology. The Podcast begins with sounds in the CES 2020 SONY Vision-S stage and the personal in-car presentation begins at 2:20. This Concept Car may never be a production car, but the SONY concepts of SAFETY | ENTERTAINMENT | ADAPTABILITY will be integrated into a car that one may purchase sooner that one thinks.

19 JUL 2019 · Opening Night of "The Disruptors," an artsy automotive exhibit, at the Petersen Museum. Was a very interesting show in that the designers, Rem D Koolhaas and Joey Ruiter essentially built functional abstract mechanical sculpture. Bikes, snowmobiles and of course the cars were all on display. The Panel with the Artists gives insight to the thinking behind the highly unusual -- yet functional cars.

26 JUN 2019 · The Steel Market Development Institute's Vice President, Automotive Market Jody M. Hall gave the Motor Press Guild members a presentation for their June monthly meeting on Tues. June 25 at 4 p.m. at the Rose Café. The presentation focused on consumer preferences as well as the automotive industry’s commitment to using steel. With the infiltration of new technology and forms of mobility, the automotive industry is innovating at a rapid rate. Automakers and suppliers are racing to meet current demands and foresee future expanding needs. As autonomous vehicles grow in popularity; performance, value, sustainability and occupant protection will become even more critical. Given that there are available more than 200 grades of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), the steel industry is providing automakers numerous benefits in design capabilities, fuel economy, strength, durability, and value for traditional and self-driving vehicles. Many in attendance were treated to a firsthand glimpse at what a ride in an autonomous vehicle may look and feel like through a virtual reality Oculus headset experience. Photo Album >>> https://www.facebook.com/The.EDJE/posts/10156365634107897 ... notes from The EDJE

6 MAY 2019 · “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy” - Opening Panel Discussion The Petersen Automotive Museum has opened a new exhibit located in the Mullin Family Grand Salon on the first floor, set to run through March 15, 2020, titled “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy.” This exhibit (over 50 vehicles from 30 production and studio resources, included with The Petersen's own ample collection) is the largest museum exhibition of sci-fi vehicles in the world, and is highlighted by automobiles, costumes, props, and original blueprints from classic and modern-day film series and video games such as "Back to the Future," “Transformers,” “Iron Man,” “Mad Max,” “Halo,” "Knight Rider" - KITT, "Man From U.N.C.L.E." - AMT Piranha, and much more. The media-only preview on May 4th, 2019 commenced with a panel discussion featuring some of the most celebrated film producers, movie car designers, and coordinators of the past 30+ decades who covered some of the backstories of some of film’s most iconic vehicles, discuss how Hollywood’s “cars of the future” are created, and what they think could be next. The panel discussion was moderated by film critic, writer, producer Scott Mantz who introduced himself as not just a film and car geek ... but with the added level of also being a huge Si-Fi fan as well, so he was over the moon to be included with this group of folks to interview/moderate. The panelists included: ** George Hull (Film Designer for “Blade Runner 2049,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” etc.) ** Josh Hancock (Picture Car Coordinator, President of Joshcar Inc., etc.) ** Harald Belker (Automotive Designer for “Total Recall,” “Batman and Robin,” “Minority Report,” “Iron Man,” “Tron,” etc.) ** Dennis McCarthy (Motion Picture Car Coordinator for “Black Panther”, “Captain Marvel”, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” etc.) ** Mike Scheffe ("Knight Rider" - KITT, "Back to the Future," "Starship Troopers," "Spider-Man," instructor at At Center School of Design, etc.) ** Bob Gale (Co-creator, co-writer and co-producer of “Back to the Future” and its sequels) If the opening and display is an indicator as to the success of this unique presentation and collection of extremely rare and artistic examples of imagination coming to life, it is possible that this exhibit may get an extension from its planned March 15, 2020 closing date. ... notes from The EDJE

6 MAY 2019 · “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy” - Opening Panel Discussion The Petersen Automotive Museum has opened a new exhibit located in the Mullin Family Grand Salon on the first floor, set to run through March 15, 2020, titled “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy.” This exhibit (over 50 vehicles from 30 production and studio resources, included with The Petersen's own ample collection) is the largest museum exhibition of sci-fi vehicles in the world, and is highlighted by automobiles, costumes, props, and original blueprints from classic and modern-day film series and video games such as "Back to the Future," “Transformers,” “Iron Man,” “Mad Max,” “Halo,” "Knight Rider" - KITT, "Man From U.N.C.L.E." - AMT Piranha, and much more. The media-only preview on May 4th, 2019 commenced with a panel discussion featuring some of the most celebrated film producers, movie car designers, and coordinators of the past 30+ decades who covered some of the backstories of some of film’s most iconic vehicles, discuss how Hollywood’s “cars of the future” are created, and what they think could be next. The panel discussion was moderated by film critic, writer, producer Scott Mantz who introduced himself as not just a film and car geek ... but with the added level of also being a huge Si-Fi fan as well, so he was over the moon to be included with this group of folks to interview/moderate. The panelists included: ** George Hull (Film Designer for “Blade Runner 2049,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” etc.) ** Josh Hancock (Picture Car Coordinator, President of Joshcar Inc., etc.) ** Harald Belker (Automotive Designer for “Total Recall,” “Batman and Robin,” “Minority Report,” “Iron Man,” “Tron,” etc.) ** Dennis McCarthy (Motion Picture Car Coordinator for “Black Panther”, “Captain Marvel”, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” etc.) ** Mike Scheffe ("Knight Rider" - KITT, "Back to the Future," "Starship Troopers," "Spider-Man," instructor at At Center School of Design, etc.) ** Bob Gale (Co-creator, co-writer and co-producer of “Back to the Future” and its sequels) If the opening and display is an indicator as to the success of this unique presentation and collection of extremely rare and artistic examples of imagination coming to life, it is possible that this exhibit may get an extension from its planned March 15, 2020 closing date. ... notes from The EDJE

12 APR 2019 · Oliver Gavin, a GM factory driver for Corvette Racing for 15 years and an ambassador for Chevrolet UK, he competes in Europe, the USA and Australia, while remaining a dedicated family man, fitness fanatic and marathon runner. This interview finds Oliver the day before taking to the track in his effort to secure a sixth Class win in the BUBBA Burger Sports Car Grand Prix At Long Beach. This race is the shortest race of the season at 100 minutes, having two races - one being the 24 Hours at Daytona and the other being the 12 Hours at Sebring. Oliver discusses with Edmund Jenks, Managing Editor - Performance & Racing Tech Talk | Motorsports Journal, the kinds of racing that takes place including his favorite section of the course and how consistency plays such an important role. ... notes from The EDJE

12 APR 2019 · Oliver Gavin, a GM factory driver for Corvette Racing for 15 years and an ambassador for Chevrolet UK, he competes in Europe, the USA and Australia, while remaining a dedicated family man, fitness fanatic and marathon runner. This interview finds Oliver the day before taking to the track in his effort to secure a sixth Class win in the BUBBA Burger Sports Car Grand Prix At Long Beach. This race is the shortest race of the season at 100 minutes, having two races - one being the 24 Hours at Daytona and the other being the 12 Hours at Sebring. Oliver discusses with Edmund Jenks, Managing Editor - Performance & Racing Tech Talk | Motorsports Journal, the kinds of racing that takes place including his favorite section of the course and how consistency plays such an important role. ... notes from The EDJE

8 APR 2019 · Napoleon Motorsports Will Be The First Team To Give Formula DRIFT A Spark If Joe, Lynn, & Justin Napoleon with the fabrication assistance of Robert Quezada from Houston, Texas have their wishes come true, Napoleon Motorsports will be the first team to compete in the highest levels of Formula DRIFT with 100% electric power thus adding a spark to an already electrifying visual and sound display in motorsports and motor culture. Napoleon Motorsports has at least a three generation family pursuit and affaire in motorsports and motor culture building cars and racing all forms of motor driven vehicle competition ranging from the dragstrip to circle dirt track and most recently road/street courses with the Trans Am Series Pirelli TA2 class with driver Shane Lewis. The latest effort, which was spawned just about six months ago, was to create a car that could compete in the Formula DRIFT series. Enter the Chevrolet Camaro EL-1 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship Presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras - Round 1: Streets Of Long Beach April 5-6, 2019 driven by 2018 Formula DRIFT Pro2 champion, Travis Reeder. This is a serious response to a very serious challenge for the Formula DRIFT championship.