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MCG Executive Briefing for March 21, 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022 by MCG

This extremely rare first-generation 1939 Peterbilt tractor will be among the featured attractions at the annual Mecum Auctions Gone Farmin’ sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Carroll Shelby Pitches the 1967 Shelby Mustangs

Posted on March 19, 2022 by MCG

See Carroll Shelby at the height of his car-selling powers in this original FoMoCo spot  promoting the Shelby GT Mustangs for 1967. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Carroll Shelby, Don Frey, Ford Motor Company, Shelby Mustang

MCG Executive Briefing for March 18, 2022

Posted on March 17, 2022 by MCG

This Charcoal Pearl 1958 Corvette from the George Shinn Collection will be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach sale on April 7-9. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Remembering the Brubaker Box

Posted on March 16, 2022 by MCG

In 1972, independent auto designer Curtis Brubaker merged the Volkswagen dune buggy movement with the California custom van craze and created a memorable vehicle he called the Brubaker Box. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Brubaker Box, Curtis Brubaker

America’s Milk and Bread Truck: The Divco Model U, 1938-1986

Posted on March 15, 2022 by MCG

For decades the Divco Model U was the universal delivery truck, bringing milk, bread, and other necessities to homes across the country. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Divco

Video: Why Corn-Based Ethanol is a Bad Idea

Posted on March 14, 2022 by MCG

Corn-based ethanol has some real benefits, says the always insightful Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained, but it’s not a solution to the USA’s energy needs. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, Ethanol

MCG Executive Briefing for March 14, 2022

Posted on March 13, 2022 by MCG

Volkswagen has rolled out a cargo van version of the ID.Buzz electric minibus, but it won’t be offered in the USA, the company says. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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