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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.

Published October 16, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 2, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published September 20, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Man restores 1970 ’Cuda that he bought as a teen

In the summer of 1970, just before his 15th birthday, Macomb Township resident Robert Sumpter spotted a brand-new, Army green 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in “Motor Trend” magazine, and it was love at first sight.

Published September 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Concours d’Elegance car show has a license to thrill

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The 12th annual Grosse Pointe Concours d’Elegance will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published September 10, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Fourth annual Jammin’ at the Junction to return to Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Downtown Development Authority’s Jammin’ at the Junction car show is returning for its fourth year of automotive excellence and community fun.

Published September 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: 1970 AMX goes from ‘bucket of bolts’ to showstopper

When Pleasant Ridge-based attorney Joe Papelian was 12, the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette came out, and he told his mom that he was going to buy one when he got to college.

Published August 30, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica might add a different kind of car show next year

UTICA — Already home to one well-established car show, the city of Utica is looking into adding a second, different type of car show to the downtown’s events next year.

Cloud cover meant that cars like this Ford Mustang could show off their ground effects earlier in the evening at the 2019 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise Aug. 28.

Published August 29, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

‘Bugs,’ bikes and more hit Harper for annual cruise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The sound along Harper Avenue grows from a distant hum to a low roar as day progresses into evening on the last Wednesday in August.

Published August 29, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: A car fit for the ‘King’

As a child, Markku Jaakkola, who grew up in Finland, would cut out his favorite photos from classic car magazines and paste them into a scrapbook — and that love of cars continued to grow as he reached his teen years.

Steve Staelens, of Roseville, shows off the ground effects on his 1977 Chevrolet Corvette during the 2018 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise. This year’s cruise is set for Aug. 28.

Published August 20, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Harper Charity Cruise returns Aug. 28

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Food, friends and classic cars will take over Harper Avenue the evening of Aug. 28, when the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise rolls into town from 5 to 9 p.m.

Published August 20, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Charity partners excited to be part of 2019 Harper cruise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Although classic car cruises and shows abound throughout the summer, it is the only 100% charity car cruise in Michigan, during which Shorewood Kiwanis partners with five other local charities to gather donations and sell cruise T-shirts for their cause.

Published August 20, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville business earns honors from GM

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville business recently was honored by General Motors Co. with its Supplier of the Year Award

Published August 19, 2019

Woodward Talk

Car lovers, Mustang drivers celebrate 25 years of the Dream Cruise

FERNDALE — Nine Mile Road once again was the center of attention this past weekend as the Woodward Dream Cruise celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Published August 19, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley CruiseFest Parade celebrates 24 years

BERKLEY — The streets of downtown Berkley were packed with people as thousands lined 12 Mile Road to take in the 24th annual CruiseFest Classic Car Parade on Friday, Aug. 16.

Published August 13, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Woodward Dream Cruise celebrates a quarter-century of events

ROYAL OAK — The revving of engines along Woodward Avenue has been commonplace since the early days of summer, but the official Dream Cruise is almost here.

Published August 13, 2019

Woodward Talk

Woodward Dream Cruise celebrates 25 years in Ferndale and beyond

FERNDALE — The Woodward Dream Cruise, born in Ferndale, is celebrating its silver anniversary. On Aug. 15-17, the cruise will return to Woodward Avenue and the downtown for its 25th year of existence.