Chevrolet Activities at the Woodward Dream Cruise
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DETROIT--Aug. 13, 2012:
- 2012 event showcases 60 years of Corvette heritage
- Celebrating with customer-focused events and activities
On August 18, more than a million fans are expected to crowd Detroit's legendary Woodward Avenue for the world's largest one-day automotive event. Chevrolet is once again the presenting sponsor of the Dream Cruise, and Chevy activities at the Cruise will showcase the 60th anniversary of Corvette, one of the most recognizable cars on Woodward.
"The Woodward Dream Cruise is a true celebration of America's love affair with the automobile and the open road, and for Chevrolet it is an opportunity for us to connect with some of our most passionate consumers and their families," said Chris Perry, Chevrolet global vice president of marketing.
Following are highlights of Chevy-related events at this year's Dream Cruise:
Tuesday, August 14
Chevrolet Volt Owner Ice Cream Social
Chevrolet will host an ice cream social for 50 Volt owners from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Bloomfield Hills, followed by informal cruising
on Woodward. (Contact: Michelle
Malcho)
Wednesday, August 15
GM Design Car Show
The GM Design team will host a car show on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Northwood Plaza on the
southwest corner of Woodward and 13 Mile Road. The show will feature
personal vehicles owned by members of the Design team, along with live
musical performances. (Contact: Kari
Nattrass)
Thursday, August 16 through Saturday, August 18
Chevrolet Performance at Memorial Park
The Chevrolet Performance display will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug.
16 and 17 and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
Aug. 18 at Memorial Park on the northeast
corner of Woodward and 13 Mile Road. The display will include a
collection of performance show vehicles and production vehicles, a
motorsports display, and a variety of Chevrolet performance parts.
(Contact: Pam Flores)
Friday, August 17
WWJ Newsradio 950 Breakfast -- Motor City Muscle, Yesterday
and Today
Dave Leone, GM executive chief engineer for
performance luxury cars, will participate in the WWJ breakfast and panel
discussion from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at
Duggan's Irish Pub in Royal Oak. Jeff Gilbert and John
McElroy will host the panel, which includes representatives from
Ford and Chrysler. The public can register online. (Contact: Debbie Spatafora)
Saturday, August 18
Chevrolet Activities, Birmingham Triangle
Chevrolet displays and activities start at 8
a.m. Saturday and run through the conclusion of the Cruise at 9 p.m. They include:
- A life-size Corvette timeline, including milestone Corvettes and engines from the marque's 60-year history
- Noted Detroit Graffiti artist Shades will paint a large Corvette-inspired graffiti mural throughout the day
- Chevrolet Military display
- Chevrolet Modern Family display, showcasing Chevrolet vehicles and accessories
- Heritage and specialty vehicles from Chevrolet's history
- OnStar Command Center trailer
Chevrolet Certified Service Rescue Squad
TheChevy Certified Service Rescue Squad will provide assistance to
vehicle owners of any brand who need assistance with flat tires, dead
batteries or other light repairs. Technicians provided by Matthew Hargreaves Chevrolet and Les Stanford Chevrolet will travel up and down
Woodward during the cruise in black Chevrolet Silverado Rescue Squad Pickup
trucks.