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Classic VW bus that withstood devastating Palisades Fire gets full restoration

A blue, 1977 Volkswagen T2 microbus that appeared to be all that was left standing in one California neighborhood devastated by the Palisades Fire is now good as new. The bus now wears fresh blue paint from its belt line down, new white paint up top, and …

2025 Los Angeles Auto Show Showcases Future EVs, Adventure And Tech

SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President, Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center, Hyundai Motor Company, speaks in front of the Hyundai concept SUV "Crater" during a press preview of the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles on …

VW debuts restored vintage bus that survived a California wildfire

Megan Krystle Weinraub, left, and Preston Martin, who is the former owner, pose in front of her Volkswagen bus after seeing it for the first time Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Malibu, Calif., after it was restored by VW. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS …

LA Auto Show showcases newest vehicles for 2026 and beyond

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The LA Auto Show has opened its doors, and that means it's time for the auto industry to show off a little with what's new and what's cool. Kia kicked things off during media day by introducing a new generation of its …

VW debuts vintage bus that survived fire

LOS ANGELES — A vintage blue VW bus that became an unlikely symbol of resilience after it survived a California wildfire made its public debut this week, shiny and like-new after Volkswagen spent months restoring the damaged vehicle. The bus went viral in …

VW makes Microbus that survived Palisades fire a star at LA Auto Show

Here's what to know about the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show

What to Know The Los Angeles Auto Show is Nov. 21-30 at the LA Convention Center. More than 50 vehicles will be available to test drive or ride, including two outdoor test drive options. Major debuts are planned for the 10-day event, offering an …

‘Magic bus’ that survived Palisades Fire returns fully restored to LA Auto Show

Nearly a year after a striking photo captured it miraculously standing amid the ashes of the Palisades Fire, a bright blue 1977 Volkswagen Transporter — known to its owners as Azul — has been restored and returned home. The van, which became a viral symbol …

VW Bus That Escaped CA Wildfire Comes Back to Life

Back in early 2025, the Palisades Wildfires swept through Los Angeles, destroying more than 20,000 acres and nearly 7000 structures on the northern edges of Los Angeles County—but somehow one special Volkswagen Microbus was spared. We previously reported …

Restored VW "Magic bus" that survived California wildfire makes public debut

November 21, 2025 / 6:53 AM EST / CBS/AP Los Angeles — A vintage blue VW bus that became an unlikely symbol of resilience after it survived a California wildfire made its public debut this week, shiny and like-new after Volkswagen spent months …

How '77 VW bus, nearly destroyed in LA fires, was brought back to life 

A photographer captured a striking image of a blue Volkswagen microbus that survived the 2025 Los Angeles area fires. The photo gained widespread attention, prompting Volkswagen to offer a full restoration of the damaged vehicle. The 1977 microbus, …

Burned but not broken: Viral VW bus unveiled after full restoration

“Azul,” the bright blue 1977 Volkswagen T2 bus that became a viral symbol of hope during January’s Palisades wildfire, has officially made its public debut — fully restored and gleaming — at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The bus captured worldwide attention …

The Blue VW Bus That Survived California's Wildfires Has Been Restored

The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles early this year brought us images of hope, despair, and utter devastation. One of the most hopeful photos was of a bright blue Volkswagen Bus. The classic bus sat, shining in its blue and white paint, amid the burnt- …

Volkswagen debuts restored vintage blue bus that survived Palisades Fire

THE CMC WEBPAGE YOU SEE ON YOUR SCREEN. WELL, SEVEN MONTHS SINCE FLAMES RAGED THROUGH ALTADENA AND PACIFIC PALISADES, THERE’S A NEW STUDY REVEALING THE DISASTER APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN MUCH DEADLIER THAN REPORTED. THE FIRES DID BURN A COMBINED TOTAL OF NEARLY …

A fire-scarred Volkswagen bus was a viral ‘beacon of hope.’ Now you can see its glow-up

Recovery from the Palisades and Altadena fires in January is ongoing, but one small bright spot has emerged from the ruin and darkness. A blue-and-white 1977 Volkswagen T2 bus — a viral sensation after miraculously surviving the mass destruction of homes, …

Volkswagen debuts restored vintage blue bus that survived a California wildfire and melted hearts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A vintage blue VW bus that became an unlikely symbol of resilience after it survived a California wildfire made its public debut this week, shiny and like-new after Volkswagen spent months restoring the damaged vehicle. The bus went …

Why You Should Attend The L.A. Auto Show

The proverbial “Auto Show” has seen a distinct lack of excitement in recent post-pandemic years no matter where you attended, with one complaint being the lack of superwheels like Bentley, Rolls-Royce, the multi-million dollar one-offs and similar. But the …

AUDI E SUV Concept Revealed At Guangzhou Auto Show

While most of the motoring world’s eyes are on this week’s LA Auto Show, the silks have dropped from a brand-new ‘Audi’ SUV concept more than 7,000 miles away at the Guangzhou Auto Show. One catering specifically to the Chinese market, and one that, yes, …

Los Angeles 2025: Ram, Nissan Lead Way as NACTOY 2026 Finalists Announced

The annual tradition continues, even as event names change. On the occasion of AutoMobility LA (formerly the Los Angeles Auto Show), the finalists for the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards have been announced. …

Automotive Fintech Market Outlook 2022–2031 : Strong 9.2% CAGR Forecast

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Automotive Fintech Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis …

StoreDot Dominates 2025: Secures Global Manufacturing, Achieves Certification, and Validates Technology with Major OEMs

Unprecedented year of commercial and technical milestones fortifies StoreDot’s position as the leading provider of XFC battery solutions for the EV mass market. HERZELYIA, ISRAEL, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StoreDot, the pioneer of …

Grapherry Announces Scalable Waste-Derived Graphene Production for Battery, Agriculture, and Composite Applications

Grapherry achieves a breakthrough by upcycling waste to produce high-quality graphene, advancing sustainable materials for batteries, composites, & agriculture. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grapherry Inc., a …

Global and European Aircraft Tire Market Outlook 2025–2035

Analyzes demand drivers, technology advances, and regional trends influencing the global and European aircraft tire market through 2035. ROCKVILLE PIKE, MD, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new market …

Global and European Automotive GNSS Chip Market Outlook 2025–2035

Automotive GNSS Chip Market to Reach USD 5.2 Billion by 2035 Amid Rapid ADAS Expansion and Connected Mobility Demand NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Automotive GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite …

Global and European Unmanned Ground Vehicle Market Outlook 2025–2035

Unmanned Ground Vehicle Market to Reach USD 5.9 Billion by 2035 Driven by Defense Modernization, Autonomous Mobility, and Multi-Mission Robotics NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global unmanned ground …

Ecer.com Leads the Digital Trade Wave With Full-Stack AI for Cross-Border B2B Commerce

Ecer.com advances global B2B trade with AI smart matching, semantic communication tools that raises efficiency and strengthens cross-border sourcing. BEIJING, CHINA, CHINA, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global digital economy …

Crave InfoTech Strengthens SAP Clean Core Strategies with AI-Powered ABAP-to-RAP/CAPM Conversion in CoreAssess.AI

Crave InfoTech's AI-powered ABAP-to-RAP/CAPM conversion in CoreAssess.AI accelerates SAP clean core adoption and modernizes custom code with precision. NJ, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edison, NJ — [11-24-2025] …

Global and European Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Market Outlook 2025–2035

Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Market to Surge from USD 4.3 Billion in 2025 to USD 66.2 Billion by 2035, Driven by Zero-Emission Fleet Mandates NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global fuel cell commercial …

Global and European Orchard Tractors Market Outlook 2025–2035

Orchard Tractors Market to Reach USD 19.1 Billion by 2035 as Mechanization Accelerates Across Specialty Crop Farming NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Orchard Tractors Market, valued at USD 12.8 billion in …

Global and European Vehicle Conversion Market Outlook 2025–2035

Vehicle Conversion Market Set to Reach USD 15.2 Billion by 2035 as Demand for Customized and Electrified Mobility Accelerates NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global vehicle conversion market is entering a …

Nanoclays Market Growth, Emerging Technologies, Opportunity and Forecast to 2031 | AMR

The global nanoclays market is projected to reach $2.0 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 13.3% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research recently published a report …

Advanced Composites Market Trends Highlight Growth Opportunities Driven by Aerospace and Aircraft

Growth supported by expanding aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries in China, India, and Japan DELAWARE, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global advanced composites market is witnessing robust growth …

Cellulose Sponge Market Size, Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Opportunity Outlook to 2031

The global cellulose sponge market is projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market …

Viral Artist Artlanta Utilizes Revolutionary Light-Wrapping Illumination Materials for Art Basel 2025

Viral Artist Artlanta debuts illuminated artwork using Light Wrappers technology, unveiling a new fusion of fine art and engineered light for Art Basel 2025. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For this year’s Art Basel …

MKV Luxury Car Rental Dubai Celebrates the 54th UAE National Day

With Exclusive 54% OFF on “MKV Luxury Protect Plan” — No Deposit Required DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MKV Luxury Car Rental, one of Dubai’s fastest-growing premium car rental brands, proudly announces a …

Crave InfoTech Strengthens SAP Clean Core Strategies with AI-Powered ABAP-to-RAP/CAPM Conversion in CoreAssess.AI

Crave InfoTech's AI-powered ABAP-to-RAP/CAPM conversion in CoreAssess.AI accelerates SAP clean core adoption and modernizes custom code with precision. EDISON, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crave InfoTech, a …

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Films Market: A Global and Regional Size Analysis, Forecast to 2030

The global electrostatic discharge (esd) films market is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2022 to 2030. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report …

Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Market Trend is Growing Worldwide | Future Opportunities Analysis Report by 2030

The global metal oxide nanoparticles market is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2021 to 2030. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per the report published by Allied …

Licensed Electrical Services Strengthen in New Bern NC Amid Growing Community Needs

Electrician New Bern expands licensed electrical services as residents seek safer, code-compliant repairs and system upgrades throughout Craven County. NEWPORT, NC, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ElectricianNewBernNC.com …