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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

Detroit Auto Show Announces 2025 Schedule

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 30, 2024 1:00 PM

Save the Dates! 

DETROIT – (July 30, 2024) – The Detroit Auto Show today announced its 11-day show calendar for 2025 that reflects an energized synergy between media, industry and consumer audiences and programming.

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Back to the Bricks® (BttB) 2024 Main Event Welcomes Celebrity Guest

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 12, 2024 3:00 PM

This year Back to the Bricks® has partnered with the University of Michigan-Flint’s College of Innovation & Technology to offer participants and spectators a dazzling display of Racing is STEM in Action. This year through this newly formed partnership, Back to the Bricks® will welcome celebrity guest, and TV superstar, the DONKMASTER, Sage Thomas to Flint Michigan.
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Automotive Hall of Fame | You're invited to our Road Tour!

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 2, 2024 6:00 PM

Coming a week from Thursday!

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Automotive Hall of Fame | Join Them for a Fall Color Tour on Oct. 7

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 26, 2023 6:00 PM

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

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It’s On: Detroit Auto Show Announces BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Tesla and Volkswagen to Participate in All-New Indoor EV Track

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 19, 2023 8:00 AM

Three Days Left - Show Features Powering Michigan EV Experience Indoor Track and Street Course Ride-and-Drives on the 2023 Chevrolet Grand Prix Race Circuit

DETROIT – Visitors to this year’s Detroit Auto Show will experience first-hand some of the most exciting vehicles in the market.

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It’s On: Detroit Auto Show Announces BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Tesla and Volkswagen to Participate in All-New Indoor EV Track

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 13, 2023 1:00 PM

Three Days Left - Show Features Powering Michigan EV Experience Indoor Track and Street Course Ride-and-Drives on the 2023 Chevrolet Grand Prix Race Circuit

DETROIT – Visitors to this year’s Detroit Auto Show will experience first-hand some of the most exciting vehicles in the market.

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Detroit Auto Show Announces Return of “Air Mobility Experience” with Futuristic Flying Car Display and Compelling Air Mobility Thought Leadership

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 12, 2023 4:00 PM

“Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads” - Doc Brown, “Back to the Future”

DETROIT  –The Detroit Auto Show recently announced two leading air mobility innovators, including creators of what would have once been considered science fiction -- a full-size flying car -- will have an important presence and voice at the Sept. 13 - 24 event at Huntington Place in Detroit.

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ICYMI: Detroit Auto Show Announces Charity Preview Details

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

DETROIT – (Aug. 2023) – The Detroit Auto Show has announced that Jennifer Hudson, winner of all four major American entertainment awards, will take the stage Friday, Sept. 15 at the Detroit Auto Show’s signature Black-Tie Charity Preview.  The Charity Preview benefits six children’s charities in Southeast Michigan and will be held at Huntington Place in Detroit.  

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Detroit Auto Show Announces Exciting Lineup of 35 Vehicle Brands,

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 6, 2023 7:00 PM

Featuring Mainstream Nameplates, Luxury Marques and Exotic Supercars

Mix of Corporate and Local Dealer Displays to Provide Wide Range of Vehicles

DETROIT (September 6, 2023) – The Detroit Auto Show today announced an exciting lineup of 35 brands, which represents an impressive mix of vehicles from auto manufacturers and their regions, as well as metro Detroit dealerships.

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Detroit Auto Show Announces Charity Preview Details

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 31, 2023 4:00 PM

DETROIT – (Aug. 2023) – The Detroit Auto Show has announced that Jennifer Hudson, winner of all four major American entertainment awards, will take the stage Friday, Sept. 15 at the Detroit Auto Show’s signature Black-Tie Charity Preview.  The Charity Preview benefits six children’s charities in Southeast Michigan and will be held at Huntington Place in Detroit.  

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