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Video: How the C8 Mid-Engine Corvette is Built

Posted on January 30, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a deep dive into the production process for the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, New Cars, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette

MCG Executive Briefing for January 30, 2023

Posted on January 29, 2023 by MCG

Called the “holy grail” of Corvettes, this 1969 ZL1 roadster with all-aluminum V8 sold for $3.14 mlllion at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Smokey Yunick and Marvin Panch Take the 1961 Daytona 500

Posted on January 28, 2023 by MCG

Pontiac won its first Daytona 500 in 1961 with legendary mechanic Smokey Yunick and veteran driver Marvin Panch. Here’s an excellent six-minute race summary. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Daytona 500, Marvin Panch, NASCAR, Smokey Yunick

Chrysler’s New Twist: 1957 Torsion Bar Suspension

Posted on January 27, 2023 by MCG

In 1957, the Chrysler Corporation separated itself from the Motor City herd by offering torsion-bar suspension in all its car divisions across the board. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Torsion-Aire

MCG Executive Briefing for January 27, 2023

Posted on January 26, 2023 by MCG

Nissan is considering a small electric pickup for the USA that could take some cues from its Surf-Out concept. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Marketing the 1966 Rambler Rogue

Posted on January 25, 2023 by MCG

Here’s the sales pitch for the 1966 1/2 Rambler Rogue in an original American Motors spot.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler American, Rambler Rogue, Typhoon V8

How the Corvair Almost Became a Pontiac

Posted on January 24, 2023 by MCG

General Motors originally planned to produce the revolutionary Corvair in both Chevrolet and Pontiac flavors, with the Pontiac version to be called the Polaris. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors, Pontiac Polaris, Pontiac Tempest

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