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Get Shorty: Cadillac’s Oddball 1961-63 Short Deck Sedans

Posted on April 9, 2022 by MCG

No, it’s not a Photoshop or an optical illusion. From 1961 through 1963, Cadillac really did build a limited number of four-door sedans with oddly shortened rear ends.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Park Avenue, Short Deck Cadillac

MCG Executive Briefing for April 8, 2022

Posted on April 7, 2022 by MCG

With a base price of $60,000, the Jeep Wagoneer is currently outselling the $90,000 Grand Wagoneer by a two-to-one margin. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Minivan Dreams: 1955 GMC L’Universelle

Posted on April 6, 2022 by MCG

Introduced in 1955, GMC’s L’Universelle dream truck foreshadowed the Motor City’s minivan movement by more than 25 years.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1955 GMC L'Universalle, GMC

Ford’s Experimental Turbine T-Bird

Posted on April 5, 2022 by MCG

The Motor City was crazy about gas turbine engines in the 1950s. Here’s an enthusiastic example from the Ford engineering staff: a prototype ’55 Thunderbird with turbine power. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Turbine Thunderbird

MCG Executive Briefing for April 4, 2022

Posted on April 3, 2022 by MCG

To wide acclaim, Toyota has rolled out the 2023 GR Corolla hot hatchback with 300 hp and all-wheel drive. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: A 3D Deep Dive into the 2022 NASCAR Next-Gen Race Car

Posted on April 2, 2022 by MCG

Courtesy of an excellent 3D digital animation, here’s the best look yet into the technical hardware of the 2022 NASCAR Next-Gen Cup racer. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, NASCAR Cup

MCG Executive Briefing for April 1, 2022

Posted on March 31, 2022 by MCG

At $638,000, this 2005 Ford GT owned by Kid Rock was the top seller at the RM Sotheby’s Fort Lauderdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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