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Published July 9, 2019

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.

Published May 7, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe church to host ’50s-style car show and sock hop

EASTPOINTE — Get ready to slick back that hair and do “The Twist.” St. Peter’s Lutheran Church’s annual car show and sock hop is returning for its third year.

Published April 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: Son replaces dad’s car that he crashed as a teen more than 30 years ago

When Yale resident Mike Lavens was 16, he crashed his father’s ’67 Dodge Polara, but he promised that he’d replace it someday.

Published April 29, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Legislators try again to fully ban texting while driving

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a press conference at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office headquarters April 26, Sheriff Michael Bouchard joined with state Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, and Transportation Improvement Association CEO Jim Santilli to discuss proposed legislation to cut down on distracted driving.

Published April 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

State shuts down local auto repair facilities, suspends dealerships

Published March 12, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township resident wins Most Outrageous Boat Award at Autorama

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man won first place for the Most Outrageous Boat Award at Autorama in Detroit in early March. Anthony Currier was invited to unveil his boat, which he spent many years building, at the show and ended up winning an award in offshore racing for all his hard work.

Published February 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Fiat Chrysler expands investments in Warren, Sterling Heights

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — The next steps in a U.S. manufacturing “realignment” by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. are here, and they look to mean an even bigger investment and more jobs in Macomb County.

Published February 27, 2019

Rochester Post

Local car enthusiasts gear up for Autorama

ROCHESTER HILLS — Auto enthusiasts from across the region will be rolling into Cobo Center the first three days of March for this year’s Autorama, billed as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show.”

Brian Miller, of Farmington Hills, will show off his black 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle that he purchased in the 1980s during this year’s Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama.

Published February 26, 2019

Farmington Press

Custom car fans rev up for Autorama on tap at Cobo Center

FARMINGTON HILLS — Auto enthusiasts from across the region will be rolling into Cobo Center the first three days of March for this year’s Autorama, billed as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show.”

Published February 26, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township well-represented at Autorama

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Classic cars and Clinton Township have become synonymous.

Published February 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local residents roll out Chevys for Autorama

The 67th annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama at Cobo Center runs from March 1 to March 3.

Adding a local flair to the excitement, Eric Stanczak and Chris Gogo, both of Macomb Township, will be attending the show, along with their classic Chevys.