Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum opens The Birth of the American Supercar on October 25, an exhibition guest curated by automotive innovator Steve Saleen, with a free monthly car meet and a refreshed Route 66 display also on the calendar.

Saleen curates a tour of American supercar history

The exhibition follows American supercars from early speed pioneers to modern machines. Vehicles come from Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Saleen himself, along with more obscure makers such as Vector, Cunningham and Hennessey. The museum says the show covers roaring V8s and carbon-fiber bodies, and how American automakers challenged European rivals.

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves to the museum on January 17, 2026

The meet runs every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. throughout 2026. Admission is free, and the event is open to all years, makes and models. Naomi Joe Coffee will serve the coffee.

Washington State – October 12, 2026 -- Washington drivers will soon be able to order a LeMay – America's Car Museum (ACM) specialty license plate, now that the Washington State Department of Transportation has approved the final design. No release date has been announced yet.

The museum had to start over after the state claimed its first design

ACM's originally proposed black-and-white "throwback" plate was adopted by the State for its own retro plate series, so it is no longer associated with the museum. Because the State now owns that design, ACM had to create a fully new concept. The State's specifications covered the color palette, the layout, and mandatory design elements.

The museum worked through the State's approval and compliance process to produce the approved artwork.

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- Washington drivers will be able to order a LeMay – America's Car Museum specialty license plate once the state confirms a release date. The design has been officially approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The museum had to start over after the state took its retro design

The museum's original black-and-white "throwback" concept was adopted by the state for its own retro plate series. Because the state now owns that design, it is not associated with the museum. The team had to build a fully new plate that met the state's specifications for color palette, layout, and mandatory design elements.

After working through the state's approval and compliance process, the museum says the final artwork reflects its identity, mission, and visual spirit.

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum in Tacoma, WA, has opened a refreshed Route 66 exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of America's most famous highway.

The exhibition, a longstanding favorite with museum visitors, got an aesthetic refresh. It adds centennial-themed elements and vehicles that pay homage to the highway's 100th birthday.

Drive Home films and artifacts will join the display throughout 2026

Throughout 2026, the exhibit will show films and artifacts from the upcoming Route 66 Drive Home.

The seventh Drive Home will cover all of Route 66

The Drive Home kicks off in just a few weeks. America's Automotive Trust and the Detroit Auto Show created the event to celebrate driving and keeping cars on the road. Each edition ends with a drive "home" to Detroit, Michigan.

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- Starting January 17, 2026, Tacoma Cars & Coffee will meet at LeMay – America's Car Museum every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event runs throughout 2026.

Admission to the gathering is free, and it is open to cars of all years, makes and models. Coffee will come from @naomijoecoffee.

Organizers ask attendees to use good judgment on site

The museum describes the meetup as a community event. To keep it safe and fun for everyone, organizers ask visitors to use good judgment when entering, parking and exiting.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines is letting Rapid Rewards Members earn a promotional Companion Pass by booking one qualifying round trip by August 6, 2026. The pass lets a friend or family member fly with them for free on later trips.

Register and book by August 6 to qualify

Members must register for the promotion and buy a Southwest revenue flight, either one qualifying round trip or two qualifying one-ways. Payment can be Rapid Rewards points, a mix of cash and points, or another eligible form of payment. Members must complete their travel by November 18, 2026.

Your companion flies for the cost of taxes and fees from January 5 to March 3, 2027

The promotional pass is valid for unlimited use on qualifying flights from January 5 through March 3, 2027. Members designate a Companion, who pays only taxes and fees, starting at $5.60 one-way.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines will open its first-ever airport lounges in late 2027, starting at four U.S. airports, with access tied to a new premium credit card.

Four airports get lounges first, with seven more to follow

Construction has begun on the first four lounges. They are located at Austin-Bergstrom International, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International, and Nashville International.

Southwest says at least seven more lounges are planned over the next several years. They will open in high-demand business and leisure markets, though the airline has not named those locations.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines is offering up to 40% off base fares on select flights between Oct. 5, 2026, and March 3, 2027, but only if travelers book by Sept. 17 during its Week of WOW sale.

The sale started today and also covers hotels, rental cars and Getaways by Southwest vacation packages. Restrictions, exclusions and blackouts apply, seats, days and markets are limited, and the fare discount requires a 21-day advance purchase.

Five nonstop routes carry the 40% discount

Southwest named these nonstop routes as on sale at up to 40% off base fares on Southwest.com:

• Austin and San Diego
• Nashville and Chicago (Midway)
• Denver and San Diego
• Seattle and Nashville
• Austin and San Jose

The discount is applied before government taxes and fees, and additional fees may apply.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines is giving Rapid Rewards members a way to turn a cluttered phone screen into free points: upload a screenshot of your homepage notifications and earn between 1,000 and 10,000 points. The offer is part of "Enter Airplane Mode," a new brand campaign aimed at burned-out travelers.

Southwest cites a survey showing 76% of respondents feel burnout

In a Southwest-sponsored survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 to 64, conducted in August 2026, 76% said they are experiencing burnout. Another 68% said a trip is one way to regain control of their time. Sabrina Callahan, Southwest's Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, said the campaign encourages customers to turn their "breaking point" into a "booking point."

Toronto – October 12, 2026 -- Men facing a prostate disease diagnosis, along with their families and care partners, can now join Let's Huddle, a global patient community offering education, peer connection, and support at every stage of care. Profound Medical Corp. announced the launch of the initiative on Aug. 13, 2026.

The community brings together patients, survivors, care partners, healthcare professionals, and advocates. Its stated aim is to change the conversation around prostate disease through education, awareness, and authentic patient experiences.