At eight stories tall, the 12-ton Uniroyal tire is a Motor City landmark. Here’s the fascinating history behind this giant artifact.
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MCG Executive Briefing for September 15, 2014
In the season finale in Utah, Johnny O’Connell nailed down a third consecutive Pirelli World Challenge GT title in a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing. -Richard Prince photo for Cadillac Racing Continue reading
Saturday! Saturday at Detroit Dragway!
There’s only one thing that can match the manic excitement of drag racing in the ’60s: the radio commercials. Just listen. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for September 12, 2014
Elvis Presley reportedly owned more than a hundred Cadillacs. This one, a ’67 Coupe De Ville known as the Honeymoon Caddy, will be on sale at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Bookshelf: Classic Woodys by David Fetherston
Mac’s Motor City Garage reviews the magnum opus on woody automobiles that can never be surpassed, Classic Woodys by David Fetherston. Continue reading
Five noteworthy cars at the 2014 Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village
Here are a handful of great cars from the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village this past weekend that were worthy of circling back for a second look. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for September 8, 2014
Fitting: This 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster was one of the top sellers at the Auctions America Auburn Fall sale, hammering down for $423,500. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. -Auctions America photo Continue reading