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Published August 30, 2019

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.

Published August 13, 2019

Woodward Talk

CruiseFest to host hundreds of classic cars on 12 Mile in Berkley

BERKLEY — Just before the Woodward Dream Cruise gets underway, downtown Berkley will have its own annual celebration of classic cars.

Published August 12, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica car show attracts thousands of vehicle enthusiasts, car owners

UTICA — Downtown Utica turned into a classic car amusement park this past weekend as thousands gathered to view all kinds of vehicles at the annual Gasoline Alley car show.

Published August 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 8, 2019

Farmington Press

Scholarships offered for distracted driving campaigns

Bonnie Raffaele’s daughter Kelsey passed away from a phone-related car accident in 2010 at age 17. Raffaele worked with the Michigan Legislature to enact Kelsey’s Law in 2013, prohibiting level one and two drivers from using handheld devices while driving.

Published August 7, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson revs up for 21st annual Lions Club car show

CLAWSON — The 2.2-square-mile city of Clawson prides itself on being the “little city with a big heart,” and the annual Lions Club charity car show is a prime example of that motto.

Published August 6, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Holy Dream Cruise, Batman!

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD/PONTIAC — When Bloomfield Township resident Barry Barber takes his classic concept car — a Lincoln Futura with a 383 Chevy Hydro torque engine — on the road, he gets more than just gawkers. He gets fanatics.

Published August 6, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge classic car owners reflect on vehicles, Dream Cruise

FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — The sun has risen on the month of August, which means the classic vehicles of years past will soon ride up and down Woodward Avenue once again.

Published August 5, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica Gasoline Alley car show returns to Auburn Road this weekend

UTICA — Get ready to rev your engines and check out some cool cars at Utica’s annual Gasoline Alley car show this weekend.

Published July 30, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Historic Eastpointe fire engine to be preserved by Ford Piquette Museum

EASTPOINTE — One of the city of Eastpointe’s most beloved historical treasures will be preserved for future generations thanks to a new deal with the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum.

Published July 26, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Gratiot Cruise rolls back into town Aug. 4

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The first Sunday in August has brought tens of thousands of people to Gratiot Avenue for more than 15 years. Today, the Gratiot Cruise is bigger than ever.