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Published August 28, 2018

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.

Published August 13, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Buckle up: Dream Cruise returns to Birmingham Saturday

BIRMINGHAM — You’ve got the lawn chairs out, the fuzzy dice at the ready, and you’ve been checking the weekend weather report every 30 minutes. It must be cruise time. The Woodward Dream Cruise will return to the corridor this Saturday, bringing with it around 40,000 classic cars and more than a million people from around the world.

Published August 7, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Old meets new in custom Willys truck

STERLING HEIGHTS — Some classic car owners spend countless hours meticulously restoring their vehicle to its original condition — but Sterling Heights resident Bob Hayes isn’t one of those collectors, at least not when it comes to his 1953 Willys truck.

Published August 6, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Gasoline Alley car show to return to Utica this Saturday

UTICA — Fire up your engines for the Gasoline Alley car show this weekend.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Repair paint damage to show car’s true colors

METRO DETROIT — Summer is often the time of year when a vehicle’s colors shine their brightest, but it also can bring more attention to scratched and chipped paint. However, experts in auto detailing or repair say options exist to restore a paint job.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Gratiot Cruise prepares for big crowds Aug. 5

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 2018 Gratiot Cruise, which extends from 14 Mile Road to Wellington Crescent and back in Clinton Township, will run from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 5.

Published July 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: 1954 Ford Customline boasts original features, pristine interior

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A family connection and a bit of serendipity led Shelby Township residents Dennis and Elena Olivieri to the 1954 Ford Customline that sits in their garage today.

Published July 17, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Tips try to break cycle of tension between cars, bikes

METRO DETROIT — Nice weather and long days mean that more people will be pushing the pedals on, alongside and across Michigan’s roads. And as a result, safety experts are warning bicyclists and motorists to respect and be mindful of one another.

Published July 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Custom Mustang honors Tuskegee Airmen

Three years ago, Pontiac resident Eric Palmer was looking for a new convertible for summer cruising, so as a 20-plus-year General Motors Co. employee, he began scoping out Corvettes.

Published July 10, 2018

Troy Times

Jam with classic cars at Columbia Center

TROY — History will come to life Aug. 5 when the Troy Traffic Jam rolls into the Troy Historic Village.

Published July 3, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published June 29, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

A father-and-son blueprint

WARREN — In the 1980s, John Bolognino would make wooden die models for General Motors by working off blueprints and concept drawings to develop models for testing. John, a Shelby Township resident, said that was a time-consuming method and didn’t allow for timely testing.Read More

Published June 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Flyer to be featured on Discovery’s ‘Sticker Shock’

FERNDALE — Last year, Ferndale resident Chris Beltz shared the history of his 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer with our readers as part of C & G Newspapers’ Behind the Wheel series, and now the story of his car is about to reach an even bigger audience on national TV.

Published June 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Dealerships to host summer Ford Technology Tour

METRO DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. is on a trek to show customers many of the conveniences and features that its latest vehicle technology offers.

Published June 15, 2018

Warren Weekly

Old Village Cruise-In draws classic cars, fellowship

WARREN — Mark Piccalo went to church with his buddy, Paul Sadowski, in Warren a few years ago and had an earthly revelation as he was leaving the sanctuary. “He was just basically thanking me for coming out,” Piccalo remembered. “I said, ‘This would be a great place next spring to have a car show,’ and Paul said, ‘Well, I can put that together.’”