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A Shunpiker's Journal

A Shunpiker's Journal, hosted by Steve Purdy, covers the stories of its host and others who shun the turnpikes and freeways of America to better enjoy the businesses and life that revolve around the automobile.

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Recent Posts

The Automotive Hall of Fame | 🚦Celebrate the Ford Mustang during Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 12, 2023 9:30 AM

Their mission: To honor and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals in the international motor vehicle industry through awards and educational programs that challenge young and old alike to higher levels of personal achievement.

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TU Automotive | Dust off your Crystal Ball - The Future Outlook for Electric Vehicles

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 9, 2023 7:00 AM

AutoTech: Electrification  is back - with the ultimate lineup of speakers coming together for an electrifying two-day conversation.
 
We're excited to announce speakers from Canoo, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor North America, Nikola Motors, NIO, and Nissan who will be leading our attendees on a journey into the future of Electrification. Get ready to get your Crystal Ball out and review the future outlook for Electric Vehicles.


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ICYMI: Auto Enthusiasts to Gather in Michigan for Largest Ever All GM Car Show

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 8, 2023 4:00 PM

HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. — Auto enthusiasts from around the country will gather in Michigan in September for the largest-ever Cadillac Fall Festival, which will be the first-ever national car show for all GM marques and sponsored by all GM car clubs representing 60,000 people nationwide.

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Detroit Auto Show Announces Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to Reveal Six Vehicles at September Show

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 1, 2023 12:00 PM

Detroit Auto Show Announces Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to Reveal Six Vehicles at September Show

  • Ford, GM, and Stellantis to host vehicle reveals 
  • Unveilings to take place on Media and Technology Days
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Auto Enthusiasts to Gather in Michigan for Largest Ever All GM Car Show

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 21, 2023 9:00 AM

HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. — Auto enthusiasts from around the country will gather in Michigan in September for the largest-ever Cadillac Fall Festival, which will be the first-ever national car show for all GM marques and sponsored by all GM car clubs representing 60,000 people nationwide.

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2023 Detroit Auto Show Tickets Now on Sale

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 18, 2023 7:00 PM

DETROIT (July 2023) The Detroit Auto Show has announced all tickets are on sale for the 2023 event, including Technology Days (Sept. 13 - 14), Charity Preview (Sept. 15), and the Public Show (Sept. 16 - 24) at naias.com.  Featuring a display of “electrifying” and bold new products and activations, the show will be held at Huntington Place in Detroit.

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ICYMI: Back to the Bricks® Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Corvette and Its Birthplace in, Flint, MI

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 8, 2023 8:00 AM

a special presentation at General Motors Flint Assembly Plant off Van Slyke.

Partnering with General Motors, Flint Assembly Plant leaders, Back to the Bricks® Board of Directors, Committee members and Volunteers, and many local Corvette Groups, today’s presentation was a sort of “Cruise N” feel at the General Motors Flint Assembly plant. GM employees were able to join in on their lunch break to help celebrate and take part in the festivities.

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Back to the Bricks® Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Corvette and Its Birthplace in, Flint, MI

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 5, 2023 5:00 PM

a special presentation at General Motors Flint Assembly Plant off Van Slyke.

Partnering with General Motors, Flint Assembly Plant leaders, Back to the Bricks® Board of Directors, Committee members and Volunteers, and many local Corvette Groups, today’s presentation was a sort of “Cruise N” feel at the General Motors Flint Assembly plant. GM employees were able to join in on their lunch break to help celebrate and take part in the festivities.

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Back to the Bricks® Is Excited to Announce This year’s 19th Annual Car Show & Cruise official Grand Marshal, Victor E. George II.

A Shunpiker's Journal
June 12, 2023 1:00 PM

When the Back to the Bricks® Executive Committee met this year to discuss this year’s Grand Marshal, they knew that this year's recipient would be one that had ties to the community, the automotive industry, and a Veteran. Nominations were accepted, then organized and presented to the Executive Committee. This year, there were so many very deserving candidates, there are truly hundreds of deserving individuals in the community.

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2023 Detroit Auto Show Announces New Experiences, More Brands, EV Track and Inaugural Global Forum - Show Returns to Detroit Sept. 13 - 24

A Shunpiker's Journal
June 12, 2023 11:00 AM

2023 Detroit Auto Show Announces New Experiences, More Brands, 

EV Track and Inaugural Global Forum

Show Returns to Detroit Sept. 13 - 24

  • Detroit Three committed with all brands participating
  • Double the number of brands participating
  • New Powering Michigan EV Experience indoor track 
  • Multiple vehicle debuts confirmed; more street course ride-and-drives 
  • Inaugural Mobility Global Forum
  • 200 startups/technology displays projected for MEDC-supported AutoMobili-D
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