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More Cabovers With Charisma

Posted on February 20, 2014 by MCG

1954 GMC 5103Here’s another colorful assortment of the lovable trucks that are so ugly, they’re cute—the cabovers. See any of your favorites here?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cabover, COE

Dreams and Nightmares: the product promotion edition

Posted on February 15, 2014 by MCG

Zippo ChryslerIn this latest collection of dream cars and nightmares, all the vehicles have something to sell. Are you buying? Let’s take a closer look at these strange yet compelling machines.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares

Video: the Language of Tape

Posted on February 6, 2014 by MCG

The Language of TapeOne of the most powerful tools in the automotive styling studio is an ordinary roll of tape. This short video from Ford shows how tape is used as a visual language. Fascinating stuff, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Technology | Tagged Ford

Seven More Unusual Chevrolets From Around the World

Posted on January 28, 2014 by MCG

They wear bow ties, but they’re not from around here. MCG presents another fresh batch of Chevrolets that most Americans will never get to see.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet

A Closer Look at the 1924 Packard Single Eight

Posted on January 21, 2014 by MCG

In the summer of 1923, there was a war on in the Motor City: Cadillac, Lincoln and Packard were battling to build America’s most advanced luxury cars. Packard’s contribution was the innovative 1924 Single Eight.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Technology

Video: Porsche 911 Targa roof in action

Posted on January 16, 2014 by MCG

Because there’s no substitute for actually seeing it in operation, here’s a Porsche video showing how the automated top works on the new 911 Targa.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Industry News, Technology | Tagged Porsche Targa

First look: 2014 North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 14, 2014 by MCG

From Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, here’s a photo essay of day one at the North American International Auto Show.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Industry News, Technology | Tagged NAIAS

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