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Another Kind of Maverick

Posted on June 8, 2021 by MCG

Ford’s launch of the new compact Maverick pickup this week reminded us of a few other vehicles that carried the Maverick name. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Jeep Maverick Special Station Wagon, Willys Jeep, Willys Motors

Pretender to the Throne: 1971-75 Pontiac Grand Ville

Posted on June 8, 2021 by MCG

For a brief five-year run, the Bonneville was replaced at the top of the Pontiac full-size line by the Grand Ville.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac Grand Ville

MCG Executive Briefing for June 7, 2021

Posted on June 6, 2021 by MCG

Recreated from a collection of original Bugatti components, this 1927 Bugatti 35B brought more than $432,000 at the Bonhams Bond Street sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Studebaker’s Italian Job: The 1960 Lark Frua

Posted on June 5, 2021 by MCG

When we think of Studebaker, we don’t often picture fine Italian coachbuilding, but here are three examples that break the mold. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Italsuisse, Pietro Frua, Studebaker, Studebaker Lark

MCG Executive Briefing for June 4, 2021

Posted on June 3, 2021 by MCG

This tricked-out 1971 Ford Bronco 4×4 is among 600 choice consignments at the first annual Mecum Tulsa auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Truth About Owning a Tesla

Posted on June 2, 2021 by MCG

A debate has been raging across the car world about electric cars, and the signal-to-noise ratio is horrible. Straight from Mac without the baloney, here’s what it’s really like to own and drive a Tesla. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Electric Vehicles, Tesla, Tesla 3

Video: A New Kind of Ford for ’57

Posted on June 2, 2021 by MCG

Ford chose posh Beverly Hills, California for this introduction to the 1957 Ford, which the Dearborn automaker pitched as “a new kind of Ford.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company

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