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marmar

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Mon Feb 20, 2023, 11:10 AM Feb 2023

Gen Z is taking over the 70th Detroit Autorama


(Detroit Free Press) A fair share of Gen Z isn't eager to learn how to drive, let alone tune up a vehicle. But when 22-year-old Alyssa Banas cranks on her 1995 GMC Sonoma Pickup, she sees boundless potential.

The 70th Detroit Autorama, set to take place Feb. 24-26 at Huntington Place downtown, is featuring 800 custom, hot rod cars, many renovated by Gen Z enthusiasts.

Banas, a full-time Eastern Michigan University nursing student, and Belleville resident, is one of six recipients of The Next Generation of Modifiers Award.

The competition, sponsored by the Motor City Modified Auto Club, took place over social media for contestants ages 15-25 and is new this year. Six finalists will be showing their vehicles at the Detroit Autorama. ...............(more)

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2023/02/18/detroit-autorama-next-generation-award/69890206007/




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Gen Z is taking over the 70th Detroit Autorama (Original Post) marmar Feb 2023 OP
Twelve out of 800 equates to "taking it over"? MichMan Feb 2023 #1
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