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The Critérium Jurassien 2026 was a visually striking rally epic between industrial zones and prehistoric landscapes

The Critérium Jurassien 2026 was a visually striking rally epic between industrial zones and prehistoric landscapes

On March 27 and 28, 2026, the 47th Critérium Jurassien took place in the Jura. The packed programme offered rally fans plenty of action. This unfolded across very different terrain and, in a way, through several weather ...
The ICE St. Moritz 2026: A Gathering of Legends

The ICE St. Moritz 2026: A Gathering of Legends

The automotive enthusiast community looks back on two days filled with emotion. Compared to last year’s event, The ICE St. Moritz 2026 shifted up several gears and, in many respects, made history. streetwheelz1 was on site and ...
The Essen Motor Show 2025 Taught Us More Than the Art of Tuning a Car

The Essen Motor Show 2025 Taught Us More Than the Art of Tuning a Car

The Essen Motor Show 2025, or EMS for short, took place from November 28 (Preview Day) to December 7 and was entirely dedicated to tuning, performance, and lifestyle. Over the course of ten days, a total of ...
At the Rallye du Valais 2025, everything revolved around the most beautiful roundabout in the world

At the Rallye du Valais 2025, everything revolved around the most beautiful roundabout in the world

Petrolheads and rally fans each get plenty of attractive racing moments at the Rallye du Valais. This event offers pure action with its winding roads and wild drifts in the canton of endless vineyards. This year, there ...
Thrilling auction of extremely exclusive lots at the Dolder Grand Hotel by Broad Arrow Auctions

Thrilling auction of extremely exclusive lots at the Dolder Grand Hotel by Broad Arrow Auctions

Broad Arrow Auctions is an internationally successful automobile auction house in the blue-chip segment. This autumn it appeared in Switzerland for the first time at Auto Zürich 2025, with which it has entered into a partnership. At ...
Auto Zürich 2025 created astonishment and euphoria with its premieres

Auto Zürich 2025 created astonishment and euphoria with its premieres

The five-day Auto Zürich may be over for this year, but its standout moments will likely continue to resonate with car enthusiasts for a long time. Seventy car brands – including hypercars such as Koenigsegg and the ...
The Special Exhibition “Zurich Automobiles” is A Unique Opportunity for Car Enthusiasts

The Special Exhibition “Zurich Automobiles” is A Unique Opportunity for Car Enthusiasts

Since November 1, 2025, the temporary special exhibition “Zurich Automobiles” has opened its doors. Located in a former industrial district in Zurich-Seebach, it showcases local and extremely rare car brands that are familiar only to the most ...
Salone Auto Torino showed why Turin is the city of automotive design

Salone Auto Torino showed why Turin is the city of automotive design

For streetwheelz1, the Salone Auto Torino at the end of September 2025 offered three extremely diverse days. Day 1 was all about the opening of the event. On day 2, supercars took over Piazza Vittorio. And on ...
At the legendary Gumball 3000 Rally, supercar drivers become rock stars

At the legendary Gumball 3000 Rally, supercar drivers become rock stars

From September 20 to 27, 2025, around 100 supercars will race across Europe, from Istanbul through Romania, Serbia, and Italy all the way to Ibiza. And wherever they stop along the way, they cause a sensation. Whether ...
The IAA Mobility in Munich is where the future happens

The IAA Mobility in Munich is where the future happens

From September 9 to 14, 2025, the international mobility trade fair “IAA Mobility” will take place in Munich. The name says it all. What once began as the International Motor Show has today become a trade fair ...
At the Albisgütli Classics, you could just casually drive a Monteverdi

At the Albisgütli Classics, you could just casually drive a Monteverdi

Last weekend saw the third of four annual «Albisgütli Classics» take place. Hundreds of classic car enthusiasts gathered with their often rare automotive treasures, attracting countless visitors eager to admire them. There was much to see. Owners ...
Lenzerheide Motor Classics 2025: A Powerful Demonstration of What Classic Cars Are Capable Of

Lenzerheide Motor Classics 2025: A Powerful Demonstration of What Classic Cars Are Capable Of

From June 13 to 15, the twelfth edition of the Lenzerheide Motor Classics took place. At this motorsport festival filled with races and show runs, spectators get up close to the vehicles and experience the raw power ...
Hundreds of Rare Classics Meet Swiss Postcard Scenery at «Oldtimer in Obwalden» 2025

Hundreds of Rare Classics Meet Swiss Postcard Scenery at «Oldtimer in Obwalden» 2025

Twice a year, the small Swiss town of Sarnen turns into a paradise for classic car enthusiasts: during the «Oldtimer in Obwalden» event, the town bursts at the seams as hundreds of vintage vehicles fill the town ...
Swiss Classic World 2025: A Retrospective on a Car Show that Connects Generations

Swiss Classic World 2025: A Retrospective on a Car Show that Connects Generations

On Sunday, June 1st, under flawless sunshine, the three-day Swiss Classic World 2025 came to a close. This event is not only the largest young- and oldtimer fair in Switzerland, but also one that connects generations in ...
THE ICE St. Moritz 2025: When Horacio Pagani Himself Glides Across the Ice

THE ICE St. Moritz 2025: When Horacio Pagani Himself Glides Across the Ice

There could hardly be a more sophisticated venue for a car event than the charming Swiss village of St. Moritz, situated at over 1,800 meters above sea level. A dream destination for those who love the combination ...
Swiss Classic Award 2024: Honoring the People Behind Classic Cars

Swiss Classic Award 2024: Honoring the People Behind Classic Cars

On November 29, 2023, the Swiss Classic Award was presented in eight categories at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. This marks the seventh year of this event, celebrating teams and individuals who have made significant ...
"It's a Koenigsegg!" The Megacar That Amazes the Crowd

“It’s a Koenigsegg!” The Megacar That Amazes the Crowd

There are moments when one would be particularly glad to be a multimillionaire. With the price of a Koenigsegg, for example, one could buy two single-family homes, a 25-meter pre-owned luxury yacht, a used Cessna, or a ...
Missed Auto Zürich 2024? Discover all the highlights and key insights here.

Missed Auto Zürich 2024? Discover all the highlights and key insights here.

These 7 exhibition halls have a lot to offer: Auto Zürich 2024, currently open from November 7 - 10, presents a refreshing variety that appeals to every car fan. Streetwheelz1 was on site and worked through the ...
The International Rallye of Valais 2024: Where legends come to life

The International Rallye of Valais 2024: Where legends come to life

When the sound of engines echoes through the deep valleys of Valais and cars drift through the hairpin turns, it’s time for The International Rally of Valais 2024 (Rallye International du Valais). Streetwheelz1 captured fantastic impressions from ...
The DeLorean DMC-12: When a car is stuck in the wrong timeline

The DeLorean DMC-12: When a car is stuck in the wrong timeline

This car is probably well-known simply because people have seen the film Back to the Future, which ranks 37th among the best films of all time on the IMDb movie database. And closely linked to it is ...
Honda Fan Meet: Where Engines Roar and Car Fans Marvel

Honda Fan Meet: Where Engines Roar and Car Fans Marvel

On September 28, 2024, a Honda Car Meet took place near Zurich, Switzerland. Despite the heavy rain, both the cars and their fans remained resilient. In cold, wet conditions, several hundred Honda owners gathered in Kemptthal to ...
Swiss Classic World: Unveiling the Secret to Its Unmatched Appeal

Swiss Classic World: Unveiling the Secret to Its Unmatched Appeal

Although the Swiss Classic World in Lucerne took place a few months ago, its impression still lingers. This fair, centered around vintage and youngtimer cars, offers a full load of classic car power at multiple locations. However, ...
eMobility as the Main Theme - The Future Arrives at AUTO/MOBIL Basel 2024

eMobility as the Main Theme – The Future Arrives at AUTO/MOBIL Basel 2024

eMobility has undoubtedly entered the mainstream, especially since the rise of Elon Musk’s Tesla. AUTO/MOBIL Basel 2024 showcases over 30 car brands and approximately 270 vehicles, offering a comprehensive look at the future and the innovative present ...
V8 Circus: Hot American Rides at the US-Car Meeting 2024 in Islikon

V8 Circus: Hot American Rides at the US-Car Meeting 2024 in Islikon

On August 31st, it was that time again. In Islikon, in the canton of Thurgau, the two-day event "StreetBilly's V8 Circus 2024" took place, attracting many fans of these cars, as well as people who enjoy and ...
A Visit to the 35th Super Corvette Sunday in Langenthal

A Visit to the 35th Super Corvette Sunday in Langenthal

For the 35th time, the Super Corvette Sunday took place on August 25, 2024. This free event, held in Langenthal (Switzerland), is the largest and oldest Corvette meeting in all of Europe. streetwheelz1 was on-site. Organized by ...
Why a blocky steel colossus excites 2 million people

Why a blocky steel colossus excites 2 million people

A love letter to the Tesla Cybertruck In 2019, Elon Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck to the public. Now, five years later, the car is on a European tour and has visited the city of Zurich in ...
Restoration of a 1969 MG: From the Aesthetics of the Unfinished

Restoration of a 1969 MG: From the Aesthetics of the Unfinished

Recently, classic car expert Jan Delpy had his 1969 MG rebuilt and gave it the final touches in his workshop in Basel, Switzerland. This isn't something you see every day. It was a fantastic opportunity for streetwheelz1 ...