PONTIAC — The public is cordially invited to the Cars and Coffee event at 8 a.m. May 4 at the M1 Concourse.

METRO DETROIT — When the neighborhood kids want to take a ride around the block in Mel Kubiak’s 2007 Chrysler Crossfire, he’s always available for a spin.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Building a car is always a challenge. From the monetary cost to the hours spent hammering out issues only to find a new one, the ability of seeing a project car through is an achievement of commitment to one’s vision.

ROCHESTER HILLS — “It took a little while, but I never gave up,” said Rochester Hills resident Ron Kline of his 37-year dream.

SOUTHFIELD — Everett Stephenson’s love of classic hot rods goes back to his adolescence in the 1970s.

GROSSE POINTES/DETROIT — Fans of superheroes and souped-up cars alike are excited about this year’s Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama.

PLEASANT RIDGE/DETROIT — The 71st edition of Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama will make its way back to the Motor City in early March.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Residents from Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills are participating in Detroit Autorama for its 71st anniversary. The event will take place in downtown Detroit’s Huntington Place March 1-3.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Two local residents will be showing their vehicles at the annual Detroit Autorama next month with some very interesting designs and builds.

DETROIT — Kapow, Batman! For followers of the comic book legend, here’s your chance to see all five Batmobiles from the television show and the Hollywood movies. The classic automobiles will be displayed during this year’s 71st annual Detroit Autorama scheduled for March 1-3 at Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Shorewood Kiwanis, in collaboration with Macomb Community College, announced the winners for the Harper Charity Cruise logo design contest on Feb. 9.

DETROIT/WARREN — Kapow, Batman! For followers of the comic book legend, here’s your chance to see all five Batmobiles from the television show and the Hollywood movies.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In a sea of 1960s muscle and experienced builders, it takes a lot to stand out from the Autorama crowd. Two young builders from Clinton Township managed to break the show’s mold.

DETROIT — Detroit Autorama, “America’s greatest hot rod show,” is scheduled to hold its 71st event at Detroit’s Huntington Place March 1-3.

NORTHVILLE — It’s not every day people can find a winter carnival hosted by a dentist’s office, yet for the 19th year, Preservation Dental in Northville has been offering exactly that around the holidays.

METRO DETROIT — With his 1972 Pontiac Ventura, David Balkevitch celebrates Halloween all year long.

ROSEVILLE — Under a bright sun and across from DJ Chuck and DJ Marek spinning tunes, Robert Reece sat next to the 1965 Ford Mustang convertible he owns with his wife, Carol Reece.

METRO DETROIT — “Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t say, ‘I love your car,’” Seymour Markowitz said about his 2009 Pontiac Solstice convertible.

PONTIAC — Fasten your seat belts — it’s time for the third annual American Speed Festival.

METRO DETROIT — Back downtown for its second post-pandemic event, the North American International Auto Show is mostly what industry watchers have come to expect from the annual automotive gathering.