ROCHESTER – The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 24th annual “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show Sunday, Aug. 11 on Walnut Boulevard in downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m.

TROY — The automotive community will be celebrated through a wide variety of activities, events and vehicle displays during the 16th annual Troy Traffic Jam at the Columbia Center on Big Beaver Road Aug. 4.

ROYAL OAK — Crusaders for Children, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping children in times of need, hosted its third annual car and bike show in memory of founder Papa Bear, aka Jason Rakowski, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Acorn Post #1669 at 214 E. Fourth St.

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Stahls Automotive Collection will hold its sixth annual Autos for Autism charity fundraiser on July 20.

METRO DETROIT — When Don Starlin was in the market to buy a classic automobile, he initially thought about going with a muscle car.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For the third year, a classic car show will be making a pit stop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby.

STERLING HEGHTS — On June 24, the Fun Time Cruzers held their final Monday Night Cruise-In at Lakeside Mall. Knowing it was the last event at the mall location, about 500 classic car owners drove their vintage vehicles into the food court parking lot, where the event had been held for the past two decades.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A two-in-one car show and barbecue contest will bring together fans of both subcultures at Civic Center Plaza this fall.

ROYAL OAK — The Crusaders for Children biker group will host its third annual bike and car show July 13 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Acorn Post #1669 at 214 E. 4th St. in Royal Oak.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Bob Weltman hasn’t missed the Huntington Woods Fourth of July parade since 1986.

EASTPOINTE — Sitting on the grass median of Gratiot Avenue during Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot June 15 brought back a lot of good memories for pals Bob Schuch and Dan Badalamente.

EASTPOINTE — Twenty-five years ago, a group of local businesspeople and dignitaries wanted to find a way to highlight retailers along Gratiot Avenue, bring people to the city and raise money for charities. 

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Kevin Dombrowski always knows which classic car shows to attend with his wife, Karen.

TROY — For soon-to-be Troy Athens High School freshman Ian Osuna, cars were always at the forefront of his childhood.

METRO DETROIT — What started out as a dilapidated pickup truck is now a sleek, vintage vehicle that draws plenty of attention.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot 2024 is set for June 15, but the festivities will kick off a few days earlier with car shows at local spots.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Dads and car lovers alike will have reason to celebrate when the 37th annual EyesOn Design car show rolls onto the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, which is Father’s Day.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Owners showed off their classic rides on the Sunday prior to Memorial Day at an event benefiting veterans.

METRO DETROIT — If you were to dig into Mike Mazelis’ vehicle history, you’d find someone who, at one time, had an interest in off-road trucks.

SOUTHFIELD — Last Saturday morning, rows of Corvettes in nearly every color of the rainbow lined up in the north parking lot of the Southfield Public Library for the fourth annual Blessing of the Vettes.