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Published April 29, 2021

Local hot rod Enthusiast reflects on car history; Autorama canceled

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 69th annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama was planned to take place at the TCF Center in Detroit April 30-May 2 and feature many vehicles and their owners, including a couple of Shelby Township residents and their vehicles, but Autorama was canceled April 20 due to COVID-19 until next year.

Published April 28, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Classic car owners look ahead after COVID stalls Autorama

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Brandon Phillips looked forward to presenting his Shelby Cobra at his first classic car event of the year at the end of April. It would’ve been his 2 1/2-year-old son’s first big car show. Plus, there’s the experience of hanging out with friends and simply seeing people.

Published April 28, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Cruisin’ Gratiot moving forward with June date despite COVID concerns

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe tradition of Cruisin’ Gratiot will hit the road this year despite questions of whether the date would be moved or if the event would happen at all in 2021.

Published April 26, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘It’s great father and son bonding time’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Time spent working on automotive projects with his dad is something Bryan Fick doesn’t regret.

Published October 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Car buff is in the driver’s seat

BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.

Published September 29, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Jammin’ at the Junction has biggest year yet

ROSEVILLE — With social distancing measures in place, Roseville-area residents descended on the intersection of Utica Road and Gratiot Avenue for the fifth annual Jammin’ at the Junction car show.

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Chevy Bel Air is always cruise-ready

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.

Published September 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Chevy Bel Air is a dream cruiser come true

METRO DETROIT — In the early 1960s, Gretchen Peterson enjoyed cruising Woodward Avenue with all the other hot-rodders and car buffs.

Jammin’ at the Junction to take place with added precautions

Published September 3, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Jammin’ at the Junction to take place with added precautions

ROSEVILLE — The fifth annual Jammin’ at the Junction celebration in Roseville will be continuing this year as scheduled with additional social distancing measures in place due to COVID-19.

Published August 25, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Taking aim at teen driver safety

METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.

Published August 25, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Ford models are a family affair

WARREN — "She’s got her elbow on my car,” Warren resident Bob Gaines teased when his daughter, Dawn Gaines, momentarily leaned on her dad’s 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.

Published August 25, 2020

Woodward Talk

Woodward Avenue sees drivers day of Dream Cruise, but not like years past

FERNDALE — Saturday, Aug. 15, marked what was supposed to be the 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Instead, the thousands of classic vehicles that usually populated Woodward Avenue in years past diminished greatly in number.

Car show raises $2,250 for Vets Returning Home

Published August 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Rochester Hills teen hosts fundraiser for Roseville nonprofit

ROSEVILLE — Evan Sousley, a 15-year-old from Rochester Hills, has a passion for organizing public events — car shows in particular. He recently put his skills into action by organizing a fundraiser for a Roseville nonprofit.

Published August 14, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Behind the Wheel: Car buff knows how to Dodge ’em

No matter which Dodge model Chris Vitale drives, he is consistently at the right speed.

Published August 11, 2020

Woodward Talk

Cities prepare for cruisers despite Dream Cruise’s cancellation

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Cities in the Woodward Avenue corridor usually spend this time of year getting ready for the annual Dream Cruise.

Gearheads galvanize for summer’s first ‘garage night’ in Clinton Township

Published July 6, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Gearheads galvanize for summer’s first ‘garage night’ in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — One day in 2018, a group of individuals with similar interests and a sense of old or newfound camaraderie gathered to discuss a passion they all shared: cars.

Published June 30, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Woodward Dream Cruise canceled for first time

BIRMINGHAM — The board of the Woodward Dream Cruise voted June 30 to scrap the massive event planned for Saturday, Aug. 15.

According to a GM statement, the company will begin manufacturing FDA-approved "Level 1" surgical masks in Warren next week. Equipment for the temporary conversion of the Mound Road Powertrain production facility was slated for delivery on March 27.

Published March 27, 2020

Warren Weekly

GM to make surgical masks at Warren Powertrain plant

WARREN — “The Arsenal of Democracy” is retooling to launch a mission of mercy. In a move reminiscent of the massive and critical American industrial contributions that helped defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II, General Motors Co. on March 27 announced a series of initiatives geared toward fast-tracking the production of medical and personal protective equipment needed to safe lives and battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.