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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: 1951 Chevy is all original

WYANDOTTE — A promise kept, when city resident Lew Ferrell and his dad started working on his dad’s 1951 Chevrolet it was clear the car was to stay as original as possible — and Ferrell plans to keep it that way. "Many people have asked me why I haven’t put a big bloc...

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New apps aim to make buying a used car more transparent

Americans looking to buy a used car can turn to two new smartphone apps that provide wholesale prices, which the app makers say can help them negotiate a better deal. The apps give the wholesale, or auction value, of a car when it scans the vehicle's identification number (VIN), which is found on...

Model T’s birthplace hangs on 110 years after Ford Motor Co. was founded

DETROIT — The area surrounding the Ford Piquette Plant doesn’t look like much today. Just north of the city’s Cultural Center and bounded by Woodward Avenue and the Edsel Ford and Chrysler freeways, the building is surrounded by warehouses, small shops and two mostly rotting build...

Piquette plant open for visits

he Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is at 461 Piquette Avenue, between Beaubien and Brush Streets. It’s open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays April 1 through Nov. 21. Admission Adults: $10 Seniors: $9 Students with ID: $5 Chidlren ...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Flat Rock resident has pair of Woodies

FLAT ROCK — Not all Woodies spend their life with a surf board strapped on top cruising up and down the California coast. At least one of them spends its time cruising the roads of Flat Rock and other Downriver communities. The one that is seen in these parts belongs to Flat Rock resident ...

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Cruisers revved up for this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 17

With temperatures rocketing from jungle steam to autumn chill over the past few weeks, car cruisers have stayed in garages, said Waterford’s Bill Fry. “It’s been a slow start for cruising,” said Fry, 53, a member of the North Oakland Bowties car club. But June’s promise of warmth has Fry — who own...

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Party time for Corvette owners

At the Corvettes on Woodward event, Aug. 14-17, Larry and Verna Courtney will again welcome  more than 500 Corvette owners to the Radisson Detroit-Bloomfield Hills for the Woodward Dream Cruise. On opening day attendees bring canned food that benefits the Open Hands Food Pantry in Royal Oak. “We u...

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INSIDE AUTO: 2013 Cadillac XTS: a new definition of the big American car

This is a good, modern replacement for the Cadillac large sedans. Long-time large-Cadillac owners may offer resistance, because they feel that a car this expensive ought to have a V8 engine. But a modern, direct-injection V6 engine produces quite enough power. Younger buyers know this engine&rsqu...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Restoration of ‘33 Ford took longer than planned

FLAT ROCK — Some things take longer to finish than hoped or planned for. Such is the case for Lee Jackson and his 1933 Ford. "I built the car in my 24-by-24 garage," Jackson said. "I did everything myself except for the interior. I just can’t sew." Jackson cho...

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Our Cruisin’ Downriver Kick-Off Car Show

It’s summer, and in Downriver that means Cruisin’ time. Many car shows have been popping up all over the place already and will continue to do so until fall. These are great places to see and be seen for the car crowd, but the big daddy of car shows will be rolling along Fort Street th...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Southgate man's 1941 Willys is completely custom

SOUTHGATE — Everyone seems to have what they believe is the best hot rod. For Rick Caruso, there is little doubt what his is as he has one he drives. "My favorite hot rod style of all time is the 1941 Willys," he said. "The only problem I have with it is that I have to ...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Ecorse resident trades horsepower for comfort with El Camino

CORSE — Many people are loyal to certain makes of cars, and that certainly includes Bo Blevins from Ecorse, who has owned and driven Hemi-powered cars for what seems like forever. So when Blevins showed up in his 1970 Chevrolet SS 454 El Camino, people asked him. Why? His answer? &qu...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Island resident has pair of dream cars

GROSSE ILE TWP. — When people are young, there are vehicles they fall in love with but just can’t have. Youth, a lack of cash or other circumstances often keep them from their dreams. Some people are lucky enough later in their life to finally get the car of their dreams. One such...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Post WWII British sports cars still have following in USA

TRENTON — After WWII GIs returned from England with a love of British sports car and many of them were imported into the USA. These cars still have a loyal following. One such follower is Trenton resident John Gervasi, a proud owner of a fine example of early British sports car with his 1...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Pair of classic cars keep family together despite separate rides

LINCOLN PARK — It has been said, a family that plays together stays together. If that is true, the Dilega family will stay together forever. Lincoln Park residents Tony Dilega, and his wife, Amber each attends car shows and cruises in their own classic car. Their son Mason also attend...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: Dream of driving Route 66 draws closer for owner of 1962 Corvette

LINCOLN PARK — Dreams usually don’t just happen overnight. They take time and lots of work. For Boyd Chapman, his dream of driving a classic Corvette to California along historic Route 66 is getting closer. The work began 11 years ago when he found a 1962 Corvette. "...

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100 years of Aston Martin culminate in CC100 concept

Aston Martin’s hundredth birthday just crept up on you, didn’t it? The marque celebrated the milestone in a decidedly less extravagant fashion than Lamborghini’s recent fiftieth-anniversary blowout, but the result was very much in character. The CC100 Speedster Concept brings toget...

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Gearing up for AutoRama

Weekend car show excites enthusiasts

John Skorupski wanted a Pontiac GTO when he was a teenager in the mid-1960s, but the cost of insurance was too high. He finally bought a 1965 hardtop two years ago, and last year sent in his first-ever entry to this year’s AutoRama. The White Lake man received the call last September that his car ...

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Ford's C-MAX Energi is a plug-in hybrid that doesn't skimp on power — TECH TIME AUTO REVIEW

As cars go more and more green, all of the automakers are battling to be the most fuel-efficient; After all, who wants to pay for gas more often than you have to? One company that has made large strides in this area in recent years is Ford, which has garnered a lot of attention for their 2013 off...

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Winner of 'Cruisin' Oakland' sweepstakes enjoys day at Auto Show

This year, the auto show had the best attendance in nine years, and Shelby Township resident Maria Wasikowski said that’s her favorite part of the show — that it brings thousands of people to Detroit. “I like that it’s in the City of Detroit. It makes me proud to be from the area. It’s nice to see...

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Sandra Aquilina’s 1934 Ford with a 350 H.O. Chevy engine

At first glance, Sandra Aquilina is a girly-girl. The retired manicurist’s hair was in a curly ponytail, and she wore a trendy bandana headband. But, when she began describing her 1934 Ford, Aquilina meant business. “It’s a 1934 Ford with a 350 H.O. Chevy engine, 700 r4 transmission, and 4:11 gea...

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Woodward Dreamin': Readers show off their classic rides before the big cruise

Clarkston resident Wendell Stringer and his 1955 Buick Clarkston resident Wendell Stringer will be driving a ’55 Buick in the Woodward Dream Cruise. Stringer, 74, paid $8,000 for the car a decade ago. He said he saw the car was being auctioned by Southern Motors at a Woodward Dream Cruise h...

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Most Woodward Dream Cruise cities pay thousands to host the event

While touted as a free event for visitors, the 18-mile Woodward Dream Cruise from Pontiac to Ferndale — set for Saturday — impacts the budgets of most of the nine host communities along the Woodward Avenue route. Costs range from police patrol to public works cleanup. Police close Woo...

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Automakers letting no Woodward Dream Cruise opportunity drive by

General Motors, Chrysler and Ford are going all out for the Woodward Dream Cruise this year, with a full slate of events that goes right through the week until the big day on Saturday. Chevrolet, the presenting sponsor of the Dream Cruise, plans to emphasize one of its iconic vehicles, the Corvet...

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Woodward Dream Cruise is ready to rev on

The roar of classic car engines will once again fill the air up and down Woodward Avenue this week as the region gears up for Saturday’s Woodward Dream Cruise. The number 18 has significance this year — it’s the 18th anniversary of the massive 18-mile-long car cruise happening Aug. 18. “We’re look...

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Dealership specializes in classic Cruisers

Vern Roberts opened his classic car dealership, Southern Motors, in 1978, long before anyone imagined the Woodward Dream Cruise. But you could say the two share a common bond. “There is always a lot of excitement around the event,” said Dave Witt, sales manager at the Clarkston-based dealership at...

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The Banshees visit Cruise Night at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum

Wes Cogger has run a car enthusiasts’ club for more than 50 years. “We call ourselves ‘The Banshees,’ ” said Cogger of White Lake Township, who owns eight classic cars and plans to drive his 1934 Plymouth Coupe to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum’s first of three Cruise Nights (weather permitting) in ...

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Room is key to Chrysler 200 Convertible

Buyers of Chrysler’s 200 Convertible get a lot of room and style for the money. Stretching more than 16 feet long, the two-door, 2012 200 Convertible has room for four passengers — complete with a back seat that has more legroom than the back seat of a 2012 Ford Mustang Convertible.
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Gratiot Cruise celebrates 10th birthday on Sunday

Clinton Township’s Gratiot Cruise turns 10 on Sunday and organizers will hold a special free birthday celebration for youngsters in attendance. CONTRIBUTE Story Ideas Send Corrections There will be birthday cupcakes and hats, and the “Happy Birthday” song at the beginning of each hour starting ...

Gratiot Cruise to go rain or shine on Sunday

Anyone not going to the Gratiot Cruise in Clinton Township on Sunday — organizers hope those are few — should avoid Gratiot Avenue between 14 Mile and Wellington Crescent about noon when some streets will be closed for the opening activities including a children’s pedal car ride and VIP parade. CO...

Gratiot Cruise pre-parties start

The countdown to the 10th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise kicks off today as a week’s worth of pre-cruise car shows begins at Cheli’s Chili Bar with live entertainment, carside food service, a corn hole tournament, and prizes including Detroit Tigers tickets. CONTRIBUTE Story Ideas Send C...

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Royal Oak father passes on his passion for cars

Root beer floats and footlong coney dogs are not the only things luring the Herman family to the A&W in Clawson on Thursday nights. “My kids really enjoy the Cruise Nights there,” Pat Herman of Royal Oak said. Herman, an automotive supplier and “true car lover”, said he likes to involve his childr...

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Kick off weekend fun in Pontiac with classic car cruise

Your weekend fun begins on Friday. The Pontiac Downtown Business Association invites all classic car enthusiasts to the weekly Cruisers ’n’ the Loop within historic downtown Pontiac. Free reserved event parking for cruisers is provided along Saginaw Street, with assistance in parking your clas...

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Car enthusiasts revved up for Chrysler Museum Cruise Night

Wes Cogger has run a car enthusiasts’ club for more than 50 years. “We call ourselves ‘The Banshees,’” said Cogger of White Lake Township, who owns eight classic cars and plans to drive his 1934 Plymouth Coupe to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum’s first of three Cruise Nights (weather permitting) in...

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WOMC coming Downriver again

Oldies radio station WOMC-FM (104.3) will again have a major presence at the 13th annual Cruisin’ Downriver and its third annual Cruisin’ Downriver Kickoff Car Show. •Beau Daniels will broadcast from 3 to 7 p.m. at the car show Thursday in the parking lots of Yack Recreation Center and Chase bank, ...

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Car Shows and Cruises calendar

Car shows and cruises Submit car show listings to Joe Slezak at jslezak@heritage.com. Weekly Events •Tuesday Night Car Cruise, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Emerald Square Shopping Center, North Line at Pardee roads, Taylor. There will be 50-50 drawings, food, beverages and discounts fr...

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Southern Wayne Chamber to host kickoff party

The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s monthly “After Business, Ours” networking event will be a party — a ’50s Cruisin’ Downriver Kickoff Party, to be exact. While the Kickoff Car Show is running outside, the party will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Yack Recreation Center, 3131 Third St., Wy...

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Spyder 'i' concept shows both power and range

BMW showed the third prong in its electric vehicle offensive under the banner of its BMW i sub-brand in at the Beijing Auto Show in late April. Having already shown its i3 sedan and i8 coupe at the recent New York auto show, the striking i8 Spyder Concept bowed in China, showing that BMW is seriou...

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Kickoff Car Show set for Thursday

The third annual Cruisin’ Downriver Kickoff Car Show will run from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the neighboring city-owned parking lots of Yack Recreation Center and Chase bank, Eureka Road at Third Street, Wyandotte.
Four trophies will be presented: From the Southern Wayne County Regional Ch...

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Downriver Cruise set for June 30; despite construction

The show must — and will — go on. The 13th annual Cruisin’ Downriver runs from 10 a.m. to dusk June 30 despite construction on Fort Street. The route runs between Outer Drive and Sibley Road through Lincoln Park, Southgate, Wyandotte and Riverview. Although much of the construction is focused in ...

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30 Cars in 30 Days: '68 Ford Galaxie

‘New’ classic car makes for happy couple

HURON TWP. — No matter how much you like your classic car, there are some reasons that you know it’s time for it to go. Rod Hopper, retired principal of Huron High School, was the proud owner of a 1966 Ford Mustang for years. Recently, it was replaced with a 1968 Ford Galaxie. “I have had the Musta...

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Want a used truck? Why not?

Buying a used truck isn’t like heading down to the used car lot and picking out a creampuff. While a vehicle’s history is always interesting and worth knowing, with a truck it’s more critical. If you’re buying a pickup truck, you probably have something you want it to do for you...

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Magic cars: With GTI, Volkswagen invented the hot hatchback

Today the concept of a small car that offers economy, some utility, and an emphasis on fun mundane, but once upon a time, that was the stuff of fantasy for American driving enthusiasts. Volkswagen had been tantalizing us for almost a half dozen years with reports of a Volkswagen Golf (we called i...

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Sales figures that might actually mean something

Fyidriving.com isn’t really interested in sales figures of the automakers because, well, business news is pretty boring when compared to giving you the goods on hot new product. Still, even fyidriving.com’s eyes grew wide with some of the June sales figures being thrown around by some car compan...

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Sales figures that might actually mean something

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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera: Perfection at last

The Porsche 911 appears to defy all automotive and racing logic. This rear-engine-design, rear-wheel drive sports coupe hasn’t just remained unchanged in spirit for the past 49 years, all the while competing with the elite sports cars of the automotive world; it’s consistently been one of the best. ...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: '41 Willys

WOODHAVEN — Willys from the 1940s have long been a favorite of hot-rodders, and if you have seen Lenny Chmaj’s flamed 1941 Willys, you’d know why. Chmaj acquired his 1941 Willys a few years back by trading his 1953 Chevrolet Corvette replica for it. The Willys that Chmaj traded for features a ...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: ’26 Tall T

WYANDOTTE — Over the years, John Payne has sat behind the wheel of more than one classic muscle car that has had his name on the title. And there’s no doubt more than one them drew stares from people as he drove by. However, none have gotten the looks of his latest his 1926 Model T, c...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: '57 Ford Custom 300

Finding Ford Custom 300 makes owner very happy

FLAT ROCK — Pat Haener has been involved with muscle and classic cars since the mid-1970s. The 1957 Ford Custom 300 he now owns has been in his possession for more than a decade and probably will be for much longer. "I was looking at Chevelles, Camaros and Fairlanes," Haener said....

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: '72 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Taylor resident finds classic car of his dreams

TAYLOR — Ray Hood Jr. has always been a fan of early American muscle cars and wanted one of his own. He did own a 1971 Chevrolet Nova. However, seeing as the Nova was powered by a six-cylinder engine, there wasn’t enough muscle for him and the car didn’t stick around very long. About six years...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: '34 Ford Sedan

Classic Ford owner is loyal to his former employer

RIVERVIEW — There are many early Fords from the 1920s and ‘30s where the owners have taken the easy way out and replaced the stock engine with a small-block Chevrolet. Steve Suyak said would never think of doing anything like that. "I worked for Ford and find that they are very...

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30 CARS IN 30 DAYS: '55 Ford F-100

RIVERVIEW — Trucks always have been popular vehicles because they not only are stylish, they can be quite useful. This even applies to classic trucks. Among the more popular trucks from the past are the fat fender Ford F-100s from the 1950s. Joe Beck happens to be an owner of a 1955 Ford F-100...

Lexus throws in the towel on the nearly new HS250h

The news that Toyota’s Lexus division is canceling the HS250h hybrid sedan doesn’t exactly shock fyidriving.com. Sales of the gasoline-electric – which was new to market for the 2010 model year – failed to take off as hybrid customers have either stuck with the much thriftier Toyota Prius or spent...

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How will adding supercharger affect gas type?

Q: If I add a supercharger to my engine, how will it affect the type of gas I need to use? I have a Dodge that’s a few years old and can get a supercharger to fit it from a friend who needs the money. What will this do in the way of increasing power and how does it change the fuel requirement? — Han...

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Toyota clawing back marketshare

Fyidriving.com never believed for a second that Toyota’s recent problems with vehicle recalls and manufacturing delays related to the recent tsunami in Japan would keep the company down for long. Following a rocky 2011, Toyota is surging back so far in 2012 and is reclaiming much of its lost marke...

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Pontiac, Oakland and GMC vehicle owners are invited to attend the 23rd annual Spring Dust-Off Car Show in Davisburg

Classic car owners around the region are tuning up engines in anticipation of the 24th annual Spring Dust-Off Car Show on Saturday, June 9. The event, sponsored by Michigan Widetrackers, Chapter 16 of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International, brings out Pontiac, Oakland and GMC vehicles to the Spring...

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Show off your classic car

Show off your classic car at theoaklandpress.com and your photo may be selected for use in the print edition. The Oakland Press is seeking photos of classic cars at cruise events throughout the season. There are several ways to submit photos — email them to yourpics@oakpress.com with CruisinOC i...

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Pontiac, Oakland and GMC vehicle owners are invited to attend the 23rd annual Spring Dust-Off Car Show in Davisburg

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Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour arrives in Michigan

Oakland and Macomb county communities are waving the starting flag for the 18th annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour’s arrival in Michigan as the famed automotive tour rides into the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford this weekend. Associated events including some that start today will be held...

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Car buffs cruisin' into Pontiac

A 65-year-old General Motors Corp. retiree and his friends have started hanging out with their classic cars on Friday nights at Bo’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que. Lloyd Berry, who belongs to the Flaming Pistons Car Club, brings his 21-foot 1960 Cadillac DeVille to the downtown Pontiac restaurant after 4 p....

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Motors & Music coming to Pontiac in August

Arts and beats — and autos — will be returning to Pontiac in mid-August, alongside the Woodward Dream Cruise.

The Motors & Music festival is slated to take place Aug. 17-19 in several venues around the city, including the Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater and the Crofoot complex. In addition t...

VFW to host Car Cruise Nights on Thursdays in White Lake

Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4156 in White Lake Township is hosting Car Cruise Nights on Thursdays beginning at 5 p.m. until Sept. 1, at 321 Union Lake Road, two miles south of M-59, seven miles north of the end of M-5. This is the 15th year for the event. Members encourage citizens to come out and...

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Cruisers return to Pontiac this weekend, May 18, 2012

Cruisers ‘N’ The Loop are coming back to downtown Pontiac this summer, beginning Friday, May 18. The weekly cruise, now in its fourth year, extends to Sept. 14. Cruisers come at 5 p.m. and can stay until dusk, said Bo Young, owner of Bo’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, host to the event. Classic cars park o...

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Teamsters' strike in Canada may severely impact American automakers

A strike by more than 5,000 Teeamsters threatens to disrupt shipments of new vehicles from General Motors, Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Co., Honda and Toyota. Teamster Canada began a strike just after midnight Wednesday, May 23, after parties were unable to reach an agreement despite last minute...

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How much to convert ’99 Beetle to electric or hybrid vehicle

Q: How much do you think it would cost to convert my VW Beetle (1999) to an electric or hybrid drive? I really like the idea of doing this and am willing to go through a lot of work to get it done. Is this feasible? Where can I go to research the idea? Any idea about cost? Thanks. — Chuck in Chicag...

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Top Ten ways to boost fuel economy

10. Downgrade According to AAA, fewer than 5% of cars on the road today require premium-grade fuel, but 20% of drivers still choose premium at the pump. If your engine doesn’t require high octane fuel, don’t buy it, and you’ll save between 15 to 20% on fill-ups. 9. Keep tires properly inflated...

Are traffic-light cameras for safety or profit?

If you haven’t seen or experienced the result of cameras at intersections, you probably will soon. The Public Interest Research Group says that nearly 700 U.S. cities have them. There’s little doubt that they do reduce collisions as drivers become aware of them. But some consumer advocates are qu...

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2013 Dodge Dart brings Italian panache to American practicality

Austin, Texas – If conventional wisdom is right, Americans are embracing small cars. The compact car segment is the fastest growing segment in the U.S. market, accounting for 15 percent of car sales. This segment tends to focus on fuel economy, reliability and affordability as the primary considerat...

Son gets '66 Mustang restored for mother back to enjoy

Mike and Cheryl Klepak bought a 1966 Ford Mustang in Alpena and restored it as a retirement gift for Mike's mother. After a few years of driving it, his mother gave it back to the Sterling Heights couple, and they say they've enjoyed it ever since....

'71 Plymouth Road Runner rebuilt from ground up

David Misichko purchased a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner in April 2009 completely disassembled. The White Lake Township resident rebuilt it from the ground up....

1967 Ford Fairlane completed after five years of work

Lewis Clark of Oxford owns a 1967 Ford Fairlane. He bought the car stock and worked on it for five years to make it Pro Start....

Pontiac resident enjoys 1938 Chevrolet Sedan

Rodney Marshall of Pontiac owns a 1938 Chevrolet Sedan....

Waterford man owns '61 Corvette

Waterford Township resident Bill Hayter owns a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. ...

'34 Plymouth Coupe makes its way to Dream Cruise

Dan Costello of Amelia, Va., owns a 1934 Plymouth Coupe....

Warren man's Oldsmobile 442 in the family since 1972

Bill Bery owns a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 that has been in his family since 1972. The Warren resident said the car was restored by Macomb Collision....

Shelby Twp. couple enjoys '57 Bel Air rescued by high school auto shop

Ken and Ginny Savage bought their 1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe on eBay from Columbia, S.C., in 2002. The car had been rescued by a high school auto shop class and sold to a paint shop in Columbia. It was painted Candy Apple Red and the Savages, who live in Shelby Township, later added several upgrade...

'66 Impala SS recovered from Dream Cruise theft is original

Fred and Dawn Bottomley of Traverse City own a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS that they almost lost for good. The car was stolen from the Woodward Dream Cruise in 2005 but was recovered. The car is an original and has 74,990 miles on it. It has a 283 engine, power glide and factory air....

A winter of work gets Oxford man's '67 Camaro RS completed

Tim Warnke of Oxford spent a winter working on the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible he bought online in 1999. It was originally Mountain Green with a white top and is now Viper Red with a black top. The rest of the car is original. ...

'76 Ford Bronco owned by Lake Orion resident

Lake Orion resident Chuck Parris owns a 1976 Ford Bronco....

Troy man's 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix gets restored

Jesse Rivera's 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix is a complete restoration. The Troy resident bought the car in 1983 and Don Line from Back Yard Beauties did the work on it....

White Lake couple relives earlier years with 1960 Impala

Bill and Gay Pousho had to get a 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible in 1999 because they'd had such great memories with their first one, years earlier. The White Lake Township couple purchased the car in Devil's Lake, N.D., and restored it. Bill met his wife when he had the first "1960." This year,...

Auburn Hills man owns 1940 Buick Super Coupe

Dick Birchmeier of Auburn Hills owns a 1940 Buick Super Coupe....

Buick Grand National means drag racing fun for Pennsylvania woman

Lisa Fischer of Carnegie, Penn., bought a 1987 Buick Grand National to drag race and has been loving it. She said the car goes runs 10-60 with the A/C and overdrive. "The most fun ever!" she said. ...

Metamora resident owns last model Pontiac Trans Am

Metamora resident Doug Blakeley owns a 2002 Pontiac Trans Am. Being the last year model they were made, it's a collector's car. It also has 20-inch Foose wheels....

After 9 years, couple completes work on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

It took Bob and Barb Passeno nine years of having their 1973 Plymouth Barracuda to complete the body and paint work on it. They said it's thanks to the fellows of WGAF that the car is done. ...

Oxford man builds 1934 Ford 3W Coupe with help of friends, family

Rick Robinette built his 1934 Ford 3W Coupe in his garage with his brother Paul. It took them three years, with the help of friends and neighbors. It's the Oxford resident's dream car....

Waterford couple enjoys cruising in restored Pontiac GTO

Jim Trosin of Waterford Township said he spent five years and a lot of money restoring his 1965 Pontiac GTO. Trosin said he and his wife take the car camping and cruise as much as they can....

3 years of work on '69 Charger gets Woodhaven man his 'dream car'

Kevin Kramer bought his 1969 Dodge Charger on his 30th birthday. The Woodhaven resident said the car was "several shades of primer" when he bought it, and it took three years of restoration for him to complete his "dream car." Since them, Kramer's enjoyed the car with his dad, who loves to play th...

Pontiac man achieves goal of 'something different' with '47 Plymouth Sedan

Pontiac resident Dean Graves owns a 1947 Plymouth Sedan. Graves said that after six years of working on the car, his goal of "something different" was achieved. "Been cruising ever since," he added....

'63 Chevy Impala SS gets fresh look with new paint, carpet, chrome and more

Julio Ledezma of Waterford Township bought his 1963 Chevy Impala SS in Rose City in 2001. Ledezma stripped the paint down to metal, replaced the carpet, rims, tires and chrome bumpers. Most recently, he painted it a Brandywine Candy color....

Oxford resident turns hardtop '57 Bel Air into convertible

Edd Bryant of Oxford revamped his 1957 Chevy Bel Air by turning the hardtop into a convertible. The car also sits on a Corvette chassis and has an LT1 in it. Another upgrade is that the Belair has all power windows, including the vent windows and deck lid....

Ohio man returns to Pontiac to show off restored '62 Nova

Hudson, Ohio, resident Thomas Dawes bought a 1962 Chevrolet Nova in Pontiac in 2009. He made the purchase at a swap meet where the car was a "sand-blasted rust bucket" in pieces. Dawes spent a year-and-a-half restoring the car to a pro-touring LS1 six-speed. He returned to Pontiac in August 2011 ...

Top Ten bad idea domestic cars

Here’s a list of our Top Ten bad idea domestic cars. Think we missed something? Have a comment, a concern, or an idea for a Top Ten article? Let us know at comments@autowritersink.com. This was a real horse race: there have been so many bad-idea cars built in the U.S. You couldn't swing a dead c...

The 7th-generation Toyota Camry offers more for less

When you’ve had the best-selling car in America for 13 of the last 14 years, you don’t stray too far from a winning combination, so the 7th-generation Toyota Camry is the same size, with evolutionary design changes, more interior room, better driving dynamics and a quieter ride. The Camry will be ...

Ford and Toyota announce development partnership

A chance meeting between Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda in an airport lounge resulted in an agreement for the two companies to jointly develop a new gas-electric hybrid fuel system for pickups and sport utilities. The two companies announced they’ve signed a memorandum of unders...

GM & LG will make electric vehicles together

LG, a company we know for making high-quality consumer appliances like flat-screen televisions and refrigerators, will partner with General Motors to develop electric vehicles. The GM-LG relationship began when LG supplied the cells for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera battery packs and expanded...

Audi’s new flagship A8 melds technology and luxury

As the third of the triumvirate of German luxury cars, Audi’s A8 must differentiate itself from the BMW Seven Series and Mercedes Benz S-Class, and it does. This most ultimate of the “people’s cars” – i.e. Volkswagen – must be, and is, something quite special. BMW is the driver’s car, the Mer...

Books: ’40 Ford: evolution – design, racing, hot rodding

Joseph Cabadas’ new book, ’40 Ford: Evolution – Design – Racing – Hot Rodding highlights, “the last of a generation of fairly compact, speedy cars that started with the 1934 Ford.” Much more than a book about the “Fabulous 40 Ford,” as it was called in advertising, Cabadas’ book is a historical d...

Ask Doctor Crankshaft: What should reader do with vehicle partially submerged due to Irene’s flooding?

Q: My car was partially submerged in the flooding from Irene. The engine wasn't underwater all the way but the passenger floor and trunk have a couple inches of water in them. I don't want to start the engine or try to drive it until I know it's safe to do so and would really like some advice on wha...

The 2012 Hyundai Accent joins 40 MPG club

Accent delivers best-in-class horsepower and fuel economy

Joining the Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, the 2012 Hyundai Accent is the third car in this Korean brand's lineup that achieves an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway. Waiting in the product pipeline is the all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster, which will bring the total to four 40-mpg cars. As Hyundai poin...