NEWS
Miata Mingle 2026
Last Saturday, Miata Mingle came to Edmonds College, bringing together owners and enthusiasts for a morning dedicated to one of the most beloved sports cars ever built.
Driven by Design - The Porsche GT Evolution
Last Saturday, Avants partnered with Chris’s German Auto Service in Redmond to present Driven by Design: The Porsche GT Evolution, a curated morning experience dedicated to the cars, stories, and philosophy behind Porsche’s legendary GT lineage.
MIXTAPE SoCal 2026
MIXTAPE SoCal was epic!
San Diego brought out the 90’s vibes for MIXTAPE SoCal and made it a party! Bringing together some great cars, cool tricks, and amazing people.
Cars, Coffee & PRO3 on the Paddock
Coffee, cars, and hot laps for a good cause. Our Cars & Coffee with PRO3 Racing at Pacific Raceways brought out an incredible mix of enthusiasts — and together, we raised $3,100 for Seattle Children’s Hospital through PRO3 BMW E30 ride-alongs.
WagonFest SoCal 2026
WagonFest SoCal at the Petersen Museum was our biggest WagonFest yet!
Southern California absolutely brought out their best wagons. Audi fans were reveling in their army of RS6 Avants, a handful of B5 S4 Avants as well as a rare imported B5 RS4. Mercedes representation was quite the wide range. From C43 wagons to full-on hearses, new E63s and of course that 560SEC Shooting Brake!
2026 Weird & Wacky Car Show - PDX
Some of Portland’s Weirdest & Wackiest gathered at IPD USA in Portland for a sun-filled afternoon where the lot and the streets were filled with a “Drive Everything” like you’ve never seen!
Avants - Monterey Car Week 2026
Our favorite week of the year. From car spotting in Carmel to the famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Monterey Car Week is jam-packed with amazing events. But it can definitely be a little overwhelming for first timers. Lodging can be particularly challenging to find. To help more Avants members experience Monterey Car Week, we’ve reserved a block of 13 rooms at Carmel Hill Lodge for August 13th - 17th. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Monterey.
Avants Is Growing! Big Moves In Scottsdale & Seattle.
We’re excited to share two big updates within the Avants community.
Online Auctions Summit 2026
Last Saturday Avants members gathered at a private collection in Issaquah for a deep dive into the world of online auctions.
Women in the Industry 2026
Connection, conversation, and a room full of perspective. Our Women in the Industry event returned last Thursday for another impactful evening at One Drivers Club in Redmond. The night brought together a diverse group of enthusiasts and professionals for a thoughtful panel discussion centered around the realities of building a career in the automotive world.
Avants Off-Road Women's Day
Snow, smiles and SUV’s! Last Saturday, 30 plus women came together to celebrate the fourth annual Avants Off-Road Women’s Day at DirtFish.
2026 Oregon International Auto Show
This past weekend at the Oregon International Auto Show, we brought together a curated collection of legendary machines split between two worlds: refined, high-performance cars built to conquer the pavement, and rugged “Safari-spec” builds made to tear through dirt and gravel.