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MCG Executive Briefing for September 10, 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021 by MCG

The bizarre machine that starred in Mad Max: Fury Road is one of 13 vehicles from the 2015 movie now being sold at auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Fratzog and Flookerang: Far-Out Mopar Symbols from Days Gone By

Posted on September 9, 2021 by MCG

BMW has the Roundel; Ford the Blue Oval; Chevrolet the Bow Tie. Memorable Chrysler symbols from back in the day include the Flookerang and the Fratzog.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Flookerang, Forward Look, Fratzog, Stellantis

Five Weird Facts About the Chevy Small-Block V8

Posted on September 8, 2021 by MCG

Just for fun, here are some colorful facts about the Motor City’s most ubiquitous engine. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology

El Gato! A 1970 Mercury Concept Car

Posted on September 7, 2021 by MCG

The 1970 El Gato concept was developed as a racier version of the Cougar, but meanwhile, the Mercury product planners were sending the production Cougar in an entirely different direction. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Mercury Cougar

MCG Executive Briefing for September 6, 2021

Posted on September 5, 2021 by MCG

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS electric sedan will offer up to 751 hp  with the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Hell Freezes Over: Henry Ford Introduces a Six, 1941

Posted on September 4, 2021 by MCG

For 1941, Henry Ford surprised the car industry when he introduced an inline six to sell right alongside his successful and popular V8 models. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford G Series Six, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for September 3, 2021

Posted on September 2, 2021 by MCG

This 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is expected to bring $712,000 to $831,000 at the Bonhams Zoute Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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