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    Aug 18, 2012, 4:55 pm
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    Video: Ford Mustangs peel out in 'Burnout Box' in Ferndale

    If you could smell the aroma of burnt rubber along with the squeal of tires hitting the road in Ferndale, chances are it was coming from Ford Motor Co.’s “Burnout Box.” In a barricaded area, partially surrounded by plexiglass, Ford drivers are showing off its racing-edition 2012 Mustang. At 3:30 p.m., the racing team asked … Continue Reading →

    Aug 18, 2012, 2:36 pm Woodward Dream Cruise
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    Michigan Gumball Rally cars on display in Ferndale

    The cars and crews from Michigan’s newest auto craze, the Michigan Gumball Rally, are turning heads from Dream Cruise fans in Ferndale. The second annual rally, held the weekend before the Dream Cruise, comprised of 32 vehicles traveling about 1,200 miles across the state, from Detroit to Sault St. Marie back to the Automotive Hall … Continue Reading →

    Aug 18, 2012, 1:38 pm Woodward Dream Cruise
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    Dream Cruise attendees can buy tickets to win a Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca.

    Dream Cruisers, Ford raffle off prizes for charities

    It may be too late to win it big in the lottery, but several Dream Cruise fans have an opportunity to win several prizes — including a special-edition 2013 Ford Mustang. Ford employees in Mustang Alley are holding a raffle for a Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca, with seats embroidered with M-1 in honor of … Continue Reading →

    Aug 18, 2012, 10:53 am Woodward Dream Cruise
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    Hundreds of Ford Mustangs line 9 Mile Road in Ferndale as a part of Ford Motor Co.'s Mustang Alley

    Dream Cruisers take part in Mustang Alley in Ferndale

    Ford Mustang fans of all generations can see more than 800 of the iconic pony cars in Ford Motor Co.’s Mustang Alley.

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