PONTIAC — Forty years ago, the Pontiac Fiero drove off the lot for the first time and found its niche in the sports car community.

METRO DETROIT — While growing up in Detroit, one of the first modes of transportation Roy Lipanski ever made as a kid was his very own motorbike.

METRO DETROIT — Each time Karen E. Breen travels in her 1978 GMC Royale motor home, it attracts a crowd.

EASTPOINTE — The 24th annual Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot will celebrate classic car culture June 15-17.

EASTPOINTE — Paul Mastalanski has not missed an Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot since the annual event began in 1999.

METRO DETROIT — Dave Renke purchased his first car before he even had a driver’s license.

METRO DETROIT — When Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback nearly 50 years ago, it was in such rough condition that some of the car parts were stored in milk crates.

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Car enthusiasts who have an affection for vintage vehicles might want to race over to Stahls Automotive Collection.

ROSEVILLE — Monster Jam fans will have the opportunity to meet two monster truck drivers when they make a stop March 9 at Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.

METRO DETROIT — Several residents from Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Beverly Hills will be showing their hot rods and customs at Detroit Autorama. The 70th year of this world-famous hot rod show will take place Feb. 24-26 at downtown Detroit’s Huntington Place.

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTES — It’s only fitting that the Motor City is home to countless special vehicles, and each year, local residents and vehicle aficionados from across the globe have a chance to showcase their sweet rides during Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama, which this year runs Feb. 24 to 26 at Huntington Place.

FERNDALE/ROYAL OAK — Autorama is back for another year in Detroit, and vehicles owned by residents of Ferndale and Royal Oak will be featured.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Detroit Autorama, billed as “America’s greatest hot rod show,” is back this weekend and celebrating its 70th anniversary.

SOUTHFIELD — Detroit’s Autorama returns for its 70th year showcasing Detroit’s finest hot rods. This year, Autorama will be held at Detroit’s Huntington Place Feb. 24-26. With over 800 cars featured at the event, some noteworthy participants are right within Southfield neighborhoods.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores, in collaboration with Macomb Community College, has unveiled the winning logos for the Harper Charity Cruise scheduled for the end of August this year.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — If there are two passions in Doni Muzzy’s life, they are working on cars and print publishing.

DETROIT — Honk your horns: This year’s annual Autorama is celebrating a milestone.

DETROIT/WARREN — Honk your horns: This year’s annual Detroit Autorama is celebrating a milestone.

ROSEVILLE — For the past year, local filmmaker Keith Famie and his film crew have traveled to various locations to interview classic car owners for Famie’s documentary, “Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars.”

ROSEVILLE — For the past year, local filmmaker Keith Famie and his film crew have traveled to various locations to interview classic car owners for Famie’s documentary, “Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars.”