We’ve talked a lot about the changing nature of car enthusiast culture. For decades, it seemed not much had really changed. You’d show up at a parking lot or field, get your goodie bag, park up, pull out your lawn chair and display board, and then sit back and chat […]
Culture & Events
A Little Rain Couldn’t Stop Eastwood Summer Classic 2025
Anyone who has ever planned a car show (or perhaps a wedding) knows that rain is always an unwelcome guest. But since no one can really control the weather, all you can do is roll with it once the sky unloads. And that’s exactly what several hundred people did when […]
Show Classes Announced for Eastwood Summer Classic 2025
Plans for Eastwood’s annual Summer Classic car show and open house are coming together as the July 19th event date approaches. For 2025, we’ve made some changes to show classes and the judging process. As always, the Summer Classic looks to celebrate DIY car culture and will be open to […]
Remembering Custom Car Builder Gene Winfield
One of the great things about a company like Eastwood is the people we get to work with. One of those people was the legendary Gene Winfield. We were sad to get the news on March 4th that Gene passed away at the age of 97. Eastwood’s nascent video team […]
Eastwood Summer Classic 2025 Car Show Set for July 19
The Eastwood Summer Classic 2025 car show will once again take place at the company’s Pottstown, PA headquarters. The event, open to all cars and enthusiasts, is scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, 2025. The show field will open at 8:00 am with the awards presentations starting at 1:00 pm. The […]
Don’t Worry, That Halftime Show GNX Wasn’t (Entirely) Real
You may or may not have enjoyed or even understood Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance at Super Bowl 59. However, it probably got your attention, if only for the Buick GNX he used as a stage prop. In fact, car enthusiasts the world over were shocked to see the singer performing […]
Pioneering Magazine Editor Jean Jennings Has Died at 70
Jean Marie Jennings, a trailblazing figure in automotive journalism and former Car and Driver editor, passed away on December 16 at age 70, after battling Alzheimer’s disease. Jean broke into the boys club of automotive media with her bold wit and fearless determination. Born and raised in New Baltimore, Michigan, […]
SEMA Show 2024 Eastwood Team Impressions
Watch as three of Eastwood’s team members talk about some of their favorite trends and project builds from SEMA Show 2024. Hear Video Producer Adam, Product Manager Cody, and Marketing Content Manager Bryan recap their observations from aftermarket industry’s premier event. After you watch the video below, check out our […]
See the 2024 SEMA Show in 178 Photos
For three straight days, Eastwood’s content team walked every aisle of the four halls at SEMA Show 2024. Between checking out all the cool rides and talking to countless builders and brand reps, we managed to also shoot a few pictures. We did our best to weed out the shots […]