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Published August 9, 2019

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.

Published July 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: 1969 Pontiac LeMans still going strong after 50 years

How much do you remember about your first car?

Published July 23, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Historical Society Museum to host car show, exhibits

ROYAL OAK — Calling all car buffs. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will host its eighth annual car show.

Published July 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Shelby Township woman celebrates 50 years of owning Firebird

Maria Carpenter, of Shelby Township, recently celebrated a milestone anniversary with her 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible, and she has the pictures to prove it.

Roseville Community Schools will be receiving two fully electric Jouley buses in 2020, similar to the one pictured, thanks to a grant from the state of Michigan and help from DTE Energy.

Published June 27, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville schools secures grant for electric buses

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools is going electric with its decision to add two new electric buses to its fleet.

Published June 26, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Cadillac comes home again

Hazel Park resident Phil Guadagni’s 30-year journey with his 1950 Cadillac has come full circle — starting in Michigan, traveling to Florida and then returning back to the Mitten, just a short walk from where it all began.

Published June 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

2019 Cruisin’ Gratiot revs up Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — Despite the threat of rain, Eastpointe’s 2019 Cruisin’ Gratiot filled Gratiot Avenue with classic cars, fun attractions and thousands of attendees.

A 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special will be displayed along with other luxury vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s during EyesOn Design.

Published June 11, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

EyesOn Design to take attendees on international vehicle design journey

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Before it became a famous men’s magazine, did you know that Playboy was actually Playboy Motor Corp.? Cars from the failed automaker — which was in existence from 1947 to 1949 — are among the unique vehicles that will be on view during EyesOn Design.

Published June 7, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe hits the gas for the 21st annual Cruisin’ Gratiot

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe is revving its engines as it welcomes the 21st annual Cruisin’ Gratiot.

Published May 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: 1974 Javelin embodies owner’s affinity for American Motors

It’s been decades since a car rolled off the line at the now-defunct American Motors Corp., but for longtime AMC enthusiast Tim Stolarski, of Macomb Township, the brand is still alive and well — at least in his own driveway.

Published May 28, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe military museum to host car show and fundraiser

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum in Eastpointe is gearing up for its annual car show and fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7.

Published May 24, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield PD participates in Click It or Ticket crackdown

SOUTHFIELD — To kick off the summer, through June 2, the Southfield Police Department will take part in the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign.

Published May 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: ’57 Chevy-obsessed

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is the quintessential American classic car, but for Ryan Gertner, of Rochester Hills, it’s more than just an icon — it’s an obsession.