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Published November 28, 2018

Suburban Collection discusses 70 years of vehicle sales

TROY — In 1948, the average cost of a new car was $1,250, a gallon of gas cost 16 cents, and the average yearly wage was $2,950.

Published November 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Inspect your car before the ice arrives

METRO DETROIT — A freezing November with early snowfalls serves as a good reminder that it’s not too early to get a car ready for winter, even weeks before it officially arrives on the calendar. Al Laity, service director at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, offered a few tips for anyone who wants to prepare a vehicle for the arctic temperatures.

Published November 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 7, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published October 30, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.

Published October 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: 1991 Ford SkyRanger convertible is a rare find

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On any given day, it’s fairly common to spot a Ford Ranger on the road, but when it comes to the Ford SkyRanger — a unique variation from the early ’90s — a sighting is nearly impossible.

Published October 9, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Deer are coming to a highway near you

METRO DETROIT — Fall is the time for deer to frolic, and drivers need to be ready if one frolics near their car.

Published October 3, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Road Runners run in the family

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For Clinton Township resident Michael Belcarz, the Plymouth Road Runner is a car that has stood the test of time for three generations.

Published September 25, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Fall offers chance to see leaves in color

METRO DETROIT — Don’t leaf the occasion for fall tree viewing by car off your schedule until it’s too late.

Published September 21, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Published September 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Make the grade on school bus safety

METRO DETROIT — Properly stopping and driving carefully around school buses is a lesson too important to fail.

Published September 7, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Restoration gives new life to uncommon vehicles

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Don Filipski said he has always gravitated toward “odd or unusual little cars,” so it’s no surprise that his garage holds two such vehicles — a 1957 Cushman Truckster and a 1959 King Midget.

Near the end of the Aug. 29 Harper Charity Cruise, Steve Staelens, of Roseville, turns on the ground effects of his 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, which he has owned for three years.

Published August 30, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Harper Cruise crowd enjoys cool cars, supports charities

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While cars are front and center down Harper Avenue, charities benefit from the cruise, and volunteers said they appreciate Shorewood Kiwanis giving them the opportunity.

Published August 28, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores to showcase the classics at car show

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Summer might unofficially be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get your classic car fix. Grosse Pointe Shores will be holding its third annual classic car show from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at Osius Park.

Published August 28, 2018

C&G Newspapers

With summer ending, road agencies progress on work

METROIT DETROIT — Oakland and Macomb counties’ road commissions scratched beyond the surface of their scheduled road repair tasks for this construction season, but they say many projects still have months to go.

Published August 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Spectators flip over upside-down van

When Berkley resident Jerry Naumann takes his van out for a spin, anyone who sees it usually does a double take — or sometimes even a triple take.

Published August 20, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Harper Charity Cruise returns with classic cars, parties, more

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The 2018 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise rolls into town 5-9 p.m. Aug. 29 along Harper Avenue, from Old Eight Mile Road to Bayside Street.

Published August 20, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Giving back at the heart of the Harper Cruise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With “charity” right in the name of the cruise, the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise raises money for projects to benefit children hosted by Shorewood Kiwanis, as well as for five other charity partners that help raise money at the event.

Published August 15, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Subaru promotes smarts with school science campaign

METRO DETROIT — With the new school year on the horizon, local Subaru dealerships in the metro Detroit area are embarking on a campaign this month to help make students smarter in science.