Cars at the Station Coming to Michigan Central, RADwood Detroit in Hart Plaza

Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand in Traverse City, has announced, in partnership with Michigan Central, Newlab, and the City of Detroit, an all-new community event ‘Cars at the Station’  to be held on Sept. 13.

It’s the first public automotive event to take place at Michigan Central’s new tech and culture hub at Michigan Avenue and 14 ^th Street.

The following day, on Sept. 14 (11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), Hagerty is offering an expanded, festival experience at RADwood Detroit –— ‘80s and ‘90s car and music festival —– set in Hart Plaza

RADwood, the original automotive lifestyle event celebrating the ’80s and ’90s, blends period correct dress with cars, trucks and bikes from 1980-1999. Attendees wear their best ’80s and ’90s clothing and bring fun gear including boomboxes, rollerblades, and BMX bikes.

Entertainment features live musical talent in Hart Plaza, including DJs from the birthplace of techno music, paying homage to the iconic American cars and unforgettable tunes that defined the spirit of the era.

“RADwood is a celebration of the cars and culture of the ’80s and ’90s as well as the people who created and drove it,” says Art Cervantes, co-founder and CEO of RADwood. “With the energy and momentum Detroit has, it’s hard to beat the Motor City for a radder location.”

A special selection of Mustangs from The Henry Ford will energize hundreds of iconic vehicles expected in Hart Plaza while attendees enjoy ride-and-drive opportunities behind the wheel of 80s and 90s icons, including a Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R and Autozam AZ-1.

To learn more about RADwood and spectator ticket options, please go here .

The event at Michigan Central, meanwhile, will be a free, community-focused event where attendees can do vehicle walkarounds from numerous automotive brands.

“Cars at The Station spotlights the Motor City’s innovative future, by leveraging Michigan Central’s excitement as a unique on-ramp that brings the greater community together around car culture,” says Cervantes.

“This no-cost event reinforces Hagerty’s commitment to fueling car culture and reaching all Detroiters, welcoming those new to the hobby, as well as those gearheads who never miss a gathering.”

Cars at the Station features three main areas including exhibits, new vehicle ride-and-drives, taste of Detroit food trucks, and more. Details of each area include:

Michigan Central

Committed to shaping Detroit’s mobility and innovation ecosystem, the newly restored Station will serve as the setting for several automotive debuts and news briefings. In addition to panel discussions and local musical acts, the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards’ “Best of 2025” vehicles will be announced on the Michigan Central Station stage.

Newlab Detroit

Located just east of the Station, Newlab has attracted more than 100 startups that are pioneering technology in mobility, energy, and materials and has deployed several pilots to test that technology in the real-world.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to get an exclusive look inside this cutting-edge innovation hub and participate in an immersive activation and panel discussion, all focused on cultivating the next generation of diverse automotive leaders — an experience presented by Foxxtecca.

Outside Newlab, guests can test-drive both the latest vehicles as well as a selection of classics from Hagerty’s Learning Garage. In addition to local brands and vendors, a RADwood Royalty display will feature cars that represent the ultimate essence of the ‘80s and ‘90s era.

“Cars at The Station gives the community a first-hand look at Newlab’s talented members, their boundary breaking ideas, and the technology they are developing that will shape the future of mobility,” says Katie Soven, managing director at Newlab Detroit. “We believe that bringing the community in will help inspire creative thinking and further Detroit’s culture of ingenuity.”

Roosevelt Park

Located in front of Michigan Central, more than 100 cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all types will be featured,. In addition, the Detroit Auto Show team will host a community centric event in Roosevelt Park to include local food trucks, music, and other entertainment.

For car owners who would like to enter their vehicle for the Cars and Community event, the Detroit Auto Show team, in cooperation with Modded Detroit, will be taking applicants on a first-come, first-served basis at moddeddetroit@gmail.com . (All submissions must include a photo of your vehicle in addition to full contact info.)

To learn more about Cars at the Station, visit here .

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