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The Rouge: A 1962 Ford Motor Company Film

Posted on August 17, 2022 by MCG

Courtesy of the Ford Motor Company, here’s a 1962 visit to the mighty Rouge plant, one of the industrial wonders of the world. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford River Rouge Plant

Hudson’s Step-Down Price Leader: The 1950-52 Pacemaker

Posted on August 15, 2022 by MCG

For 1950, Hudson introduced a new, lower-priced version of its successful Step-Down series and called it the Pacemaker. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hudson, Hudson Pacemaker, Hudson Step-Down

MCG Executive Briefing for August 15, 2022

Posted on August 14, 2022 by MCG

Lexus president Koji Sato says he wants to include a simulated manual gearbox in the brand’s upcoming electric supercar. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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December 15, 1957: George Romney Brings Back the Rambler

Posted on August 14, 2022 by MCG

This almost never happens in the auto industry, but American Motors pulled it off. For the 1958 model year, the automaker returned to production with a car it had discontinued back in 1955. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, George Romney, Rambler American, Roy D. Chapin Jr.

Video: The Crazy Rocketman and his Pulsejet Go-Kart

Posted on August 12, 2022 by MCG

Now this is different: a go-kart propelled by a custom-built pulsejet engine. See the Beast in action here. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Crazy Rocketman, Pulsejet engine, Robert Maddox

MCG Executive Briefing for August 12, 2022

Posted on August 11, 2022 by MCG

GMC has unveiled the 2023 Canyon midsized pickup, with production scheduled to begin next spring. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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A Jeep for the Atomic Age: The 1959 Willys Super Mule

Posted on August 10, 2022 by MCG

Willys Motors proposed this novel design for a four-wheel-drive utility vehicle in 1959, but the United States military respectfully declined. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Willys Mechanical Mule, Willys Motors, Willys Super Mule

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