The weather is finally warm again, the salt is washed from the roads, and the days are longer. Oh yeah, it’s time to have a blast with cars. Detroit’s Autopians are setting up a meet and greet to kick off a warm weekend and you should be there!
It’s been far too long since we had our Michigan contingent of readers gathered in one place. So, let’s change that! One of our Autopian Ambassadors, the world’s foremost Pontiac Vibe expert, Nick Hernandez, wants to see your rides and hang out this Friday.
Sadly, the Autopian Detroit bureau is still vacant after David’s departure. Likewise, I’ll be treating my dad to some fun this weekend, so I cannot attend, either. But that doesn’t mean that you should miss out on the fun. The Detroit-Area Autopian Reader Facebook group is now 396 members strong, and as we’ve shown time and time again with previous meetups, Detroit knows how to party.
If you want in, here are the details:
- Who?: Autopian readers and any other car fans.
- What?: An Autopian meetup/miniature car show.
- When?: Friday June 6, 2025 5:30 PM ET.
- Where?: Walmart Parking lot in Troy, MI: 2001 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084
- Why?: To hang out with other Autopians.
- How?: Just show up, stand around, look at cars, have fun.
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The weather forecast is calling for only a low chance of precipitation in the area. Otherwise, expect temperatures around 70 degrees and partly cloudy skies, perfect for a car show! So get out there, have a great time, and be sure to send photos and stories back to us because we love to see what you have going on.
Chicago-area readers, don’t worry, because I plan on hosting my own meetup soon, too!
(Topshot: Nick Hernandez)
Sunday morning cars and coffee this Sunday in the Detroit area too at the old Twist Drill factory in Rochester. Look up the U-Haul on the corner of Rochester Rd and Tienken for directions.
If you want to see what the industry designers drive, then come to this show.
I think I’ll make it with the old GMC today.
Plan on heading there… Also 50/50 taking the Camaro Zl1 or Ridgeline Black Edition today…
Yay, Chicago meetup soon!
HEY! HUNDAL! When’s an Ontario meet happening?
Is there a list of Autopian Facebook Reader groups? Like does every region have one or are there just a few? Searching on FB just gets results for like Utopian Authors cause Meta AI is so smart it knows I don’t mean Autopian.
Just like spell check in the comments here is trying to change it to Autoplan…really in your own comment section even?
I don’t think we have a list, but the Discord is a great place to meet other readers!
Also in the area: EyesOn Design car show this Sunday at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.
And the EyesOn Design cars & coffee is saturday 8a, same location.
Correction: The cars and coffee is at the Grosse Pointe city building on Mack.
Damn I’m taking a half day Friday and heading out of town!
There’s always a solid chance you could spot the Detroit Diplomat and maybe even hear it run.
Haha… That Instagram post. That someone with the Airstream was me. It was hooked up to my truck that day, so I figured, why not.
Ahhh man I have to drive to Ohio that night
We’ll be at the one in Chicagoland! I was supposed to be in Detroit next week, but that plan fell through on me.
Has anybody started a group for Pacific Northwest (Facebook or otherwise)?
YEEEAH my roadmaster made the lead image! I’ll have to see if I can make it out (but the roadie is broken)
Only 11 hours each way.
Hmmmmm
I grew up right in that area but have live out west for 30+ years. As chance would have it, I’ll be in MI this weekend and may even have some free time on Friday. We’ll see what the day brings me.
*cries in DC resident*
Crap, can’t make this one. No meetups while the Tigers are in town!
Be there, nerds
I’m a solid maybe…
I’ll be there and be square