In The News

Balboa Park Gains Two New Grizzly Bears
Balboa Park Gains Two New Grizzly Bears
Two grizzly bear statues and flagpoles were added to the San Diego Automotive Museum to reflect the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. The installation completes a restoration project that began in 2015.
Vroom, Vroom: Car Shows in San Diego County
Vroom, Vroom: Car Shows in San Diego County
From Escondido to La Mesa – to the San Diego Automotive Museum – these car show culture in our county rolls deep.
KUSI Highlights Automotive Museum's Military Salute
KUSI Highlights Automotive Museum's Military Salute
The San Diego Automotive Museum is honoring the San Diego military community with it's newest exhibit and KUSI's Ed Lenderman highlights the history of how the cars came to the museum.
New Military Exhibit Rolls into San Diego Automotive Museum
New Military Exhibit Rolls into San Diego Automotive Museum
With Military Appreciation Month as the backdrop, the museum in Balboa Park debuted a new exhibit, "Salute to San Diego's Troops."
Big Exchange Kicks Off at the San Diego Automotive Museum
The Big Exchange Kicks Off at the San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Museum Council's Bob Lehman stops by the Museum to talk about The Big Exchange with KUSI.
Musical Introduction to Innovative Electrics
Musical Introduction to Innovative Electrics Exhibit
Mark Mathis of KUSI News introduces the Museum's newest exhibit, Innovative Electrics, with a little song and dance. Sing-along encouraged!
The LOCAList SD Features San Diego Automotive Museum
The LOCAList SD Features San Diego Automotive Museum
Ashley Jacobs of The LOCAList SD calls the San Diego Automotive Museum a one-of-a-kind experience.
Legendary 'Highwayman' to be Honored at San Diego Automotive Museum
Legendary 'Highwayman' to be Honored at San Diego Automotive Museum

Jeff Zevely from CBS8 interviews Tom Weller, who rescued 10,000 stranded motorists over five decades because someone once helped him. 

Grizzly bears ready for Balboa Park rooftop
Grizzly Bears Ready for Balboa Park Rooftop
Two huge golden grizzly bears have come to life in San Diego, and are ready to return atop the roof of the 1935 California State Building, which today is home of the San Diego Automotive Museum.
Sunny Trent Talks About San Diego Automotive Museum Blood Drive
Sunny Trent Talks About San Diego Automotive Museum Blood Drive
Barona Speedway driver Sunny Trent talks about her involvement and support of the San DIego Automotive Museum's annual Blood Drive.
Live Report from the San Diego International Auto Show
Live Report from the San Diego International Auto Show
Dave Stall, Auto Expert from KUSI News, reports live from the San Diego International Auto Show. 
Heading to the San Diego International Auto Show
Heading to the San Diego International Auto Show
Assistant Curator Calvin King gives of preview of what the San Diego Automotive Museum is planning for the San Diego International Auto Show.
Annual Benefit Raises More Than $1 Million
Annual Benefit Raises More Than $1 Million

The San Diego Automotive Museum held its annual “THE Party in the Park” on Oct. 8 at the museum in Balboa Park. The event raised more than $1 million to support the museum’s vocational education programs for at-risk youth.

KUSI: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
KUSI: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
With the help of the San Diego Automotive Museum, KUSI reports Morse High School Students gain experience to help launch them into the automotive industry.
ABC: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
ABC: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
With the help of the San Diego Automotive Museum, ABC 10 News reports Morse High School Students gain experience to help launch them into the automotive industry.
THE Party in the Park... VROOM Raises A Million Dollars
THE Party in the Park... VROOM Raises A Million Dollars
Monies raised through this event benefit the Vocational Education Academy for at-risk youth.
Volunteer Opportunities at the San Diego Automotive Museum
Volunteer Opportunities at the San Diego Automotive Museum
CEO Lenny Leszczynski shares the volunteer opportunities at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Training is provided and knowledge of cars is not required.
Fox 5 News Features Cars With Characters Exhibit
Fox 5 News Features Cars With Characters Exhibit
In a special Throttle Thursday, Fox 5 News goes to the movies ... or just goes to the San Diego Automotive Museum to showcase the Cars With Character Exhibit.
San Diego Automotive Museum Shows Off New Delahaye Replica
San Diego Automotive Museum Shows Off New Delahaye Replica
The San Diego Automotive Museum shows off the new 1946 Delahaye Woody Shooting Brake Replica on KUSI Good Morning San Diego. 
Zevely Zone Revisits Louis Mattar Epic Road Trip
Zevely Zone Revisits Louis Mattar Epic Road Trip
San Diego Automotive Museum proudly displays 1947 Cadillac that traveled 6,320 miles without stopping.
FOX 5 News Introduces Cars With Character Exhibit
FOX 5 News Introduces Cars With Character Exhibit
Cars and motorcycles on display play many roles in TV and film, acting as characters, settings, plot devices, or backgrounds.

Follow Us On Social Media

Read about San Diego Automotive Museum in the news. Check out the links here for videos from local news stations, articles, and more. Follow us on social media to see what we are up to next.

Attention Media (news, bloggers, streamers): Please contact us in advance to schedule an appointment. Let us know who you are with and where we might view an example of your work. No walk-ins.

ON THE RADIO
Tune In Monthly

You Auto Know with Dave Stall
KCBQ AM 1170 & FM 96
Sundays, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

The San Diego Automotive Museum is featured the first Sunday of the month on Dave Stall’s radio program, You Auto Know. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Dave Stall