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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

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.

Published March 20, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Local business donates car to resident in need

ROSEVILLE — The loss of a car can be devastating, especially for low-income families.

Students and alumni from the Dakota High School design technology program took first place in a couple of competitions at Autorama in February. Pictured are Lucas Costello, left, Noah Zielinski, Sean Chotkowski, Branden Sharrer, Luke Lapansi and Tony Ciranni.

Published March 18, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota design program rides to first place at Autorama

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A local design program did not disappoint at Autorama.

Published February 26, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield resident to bring Corvette to Autorama

SOUTHFIELD — Lifelong car enthusiast Herman Harris, of Southfield, will bring an orange 2019 Chevrolet Corvette.

Published February 26, 2020

Troy Times

Troy resident will rev his engine at the 2020 Autorama

TROY — Troy resident Timothy Yax, 49, will show his 1959 Cadillac Series 62 and his 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier van downstairs this year.

Published February 26, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak residents getting revved up for Autorama

ROYAL OAK — Bob Millard, of Royal Oak, has owned many cars over the years, but none garner as much attention as the vehicle he will show at Autorama this year: a 1976 Chevrolet Malibu wagon.

Published February 26, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser, Clinton Township car enthusiasts rev their engines

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Jeff Phillips, 55, of Fraser, is a repeat Autorama attendee. This year, he will be showing off his bronze 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Published February 25, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester-area residents revved up for Autorama

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — Many Rochester-area residents will show off their hot rods, custom cars and boats in this year’s Autorama.

Published February 24, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale resident bringing motorcycles to Autorama

FERNDALE — Randy Hayward is a big motorcycle guy, holding a collection of 19 bikes, and he’s planning on bringing four of them to the upcoming Detroit Autorama.

Published February 24, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby residents to showcase vehicles at Autorama

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two Shelby Township residents are ready to strut their self-built vehicles at Autorama in Detroit this year.

Published February 21, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores residents to show off cars at 2020 Autorama

DETROIT/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Butch Patrico and Rudy Ruedisueli, of St. Clair Shores, are both part of the Millwinders Racing Team, one of the charter clubs of the Michigan Hot Rod Association and this year’s featured club at Autorama.

Published February 21, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights resident to show 1940 Ford deluxe coupe at Autorama

DETROIT/STERLING HEIGHTS — Some local classic car enthusiasts do bring their vehicles back to the show multiple times — such as Tom Urban, of Sterling Heights, who plans to reprise his red 1940 Ford deluxe coupe.

Published February 21, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township residents ready to roll at Autorama

DETROIT/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Bruce Kimmen, of Harrison Township, is the owner of Heads Up Racing, in Mount Clemens. He has revamped myriad cars at his shop over the years, with many winning first-place designations in different Autorama classes.

Published February 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Harper cruise logo winner selected

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The sultry summer evening when the 2020 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise rolls into town is still more than six months away, but that isn’t stopping the organization from moving forward with plans for the big event.

President Donald Trump spoke to workers and guests at Dana Inc. in Warren on Jan. 30 during an event billed as a USMCA trade pact celebration with American workers.

Published January 30, 2020

C&G Newspapers

President Trump tours Warren plant to celebrate trade deal

WARREN — The Trump train rolled into Macomb County on Jan. 30 for an afternoon whistle stop event before a vocal and welcoming crowd at a Warren auto supplier.

Published January 21, 2020

Troy Times

Troy High School focuses on how to prevent distracted driving

TROY — Richard Li and John Dannug, friends and seniors at Troy High School, said they had to throw the dice “a ridiculous number of times” before it came up snake eyes.

Published January 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

OCC automotive instructor from Utica earns rare teaching certification

UTICA — A local resident who is an instructor at Oakland Community College received his certification as a NC3 master instructor in October.

Suburban Nissan of Farmington Hills’ “Pack the Pathfinder” event aims to fill one of its vehicles with toys to give away to children.

Published November 14, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Farmington Hills dealership wants to ‘Pack the Pathfinder’ with toys

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the spirit of holiday giving, a local car dealership wants to give away as many toys as it can to charity.

Published November 4, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township man’s car competes for spot in Hot Wheels Garage of Legends

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man and his custom Dream Roadster were among 18 other regional Hot Wheels Legends Tour winners headed to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for a chance to win a spot in the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends Nov. 5.

Published October 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

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