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Chrysler Returning to Turbo Encabulators for 2016

Posted on April 1, 2015 by MCG

encabulatorFiat Chrysler Automobiles is planning to incorporate turbo encabulators on all North American production models beginning in 2016, the company has announced. Report follows.    Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged turbo encabulator

The Nash Metropolitan Story

Posted on March 31, 2015 by MCG

1954 Nash Metropolitan convertible red beachThe Nash Metropolitan was one of the smallest cars ever sold in America, and certainly one of the cutest. Read the story behind the adorable Nash puddle-jumper here.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Metropolitan, Nash Metropolitan

MCG Executive Briefing for March 30, 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by MCG

Lincoln Continental ConceptA new Lincoln Continental concept will make its debut at the New York Auto Show this week, with a production version set to appear sometime in 2016. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.    Continue reading →

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Video: The 1955 Le Mans Disaster

Posted on March 29, 2015 by MCG

LeMans 1955This two-minute newsreel from British Pathe reports on the most terrible disaster in motorsports history: the crash and fire at Le Mans in 1955 that claimed the lives of 84 people.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1955 LeMans Disaster

MCG Executive Briefing for March 27, 2015

Posted on March 27, 2015 by MCG

1907 Harley-DavidsonAt the Mecum Auctions E.J. Cole Collection sale, this 1907 Harley-Davidson hammered down for $650,000, the highest price ever paid for a Harley at auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Four More Forgotten Motor City Landmarks

Posted on March 26, 2015 by MCG

TernstedtAs we keep saying here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, there’s auto history on virtually every corner in the Motor City. Here are five more locations rich in industry lore—let’s take a quick tour.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks

MCG Executive Briefing for March 23, 2015

Posted on March 23, 2015 by MCG

?????????????????Jeep CEO Mike Manley says a new pickup model (2012 J-12 concept shown here) is a definite possibility but not a priority. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Brieifing.      Continue reading →

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