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MCG Executive Briefing for April 30, 2021

Posted on April 29, 2021 by MCG

This 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350R factory racer will be among the featured attractions at the annual Mecum Indy auction in May. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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A Three-Minute History of the Jeep in World War II

Posted on April 29, 2021 by MCG

Here’s the most useful three minutes you’ll spend today, on this short but excellent history of the Jeep in World War II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bantam Jeep, Ford Jeep, Jeep, Willys Jeep

The Pride of Detroit: Federal Trucks, 1910-59

Posted on April 28, 2021 by MCG

Here’s a major manufacturer in the golden age of the Motor City you may not know: the mighty Federal truck. Continue reading →

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Ford’s Forgotten Big Block: The 1958-68 MEL V8

Posted on April 26, 2021 by MCG

Ford’s MEL V8 might not have a famous racing record, but it’s worthy of a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel, Ford, Ford MEL V8, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for April 26, 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021 by MCG

Porsche is stepping up its electric vehicle game with a new battery cell plant in Southern Germany. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Due to Popular Demand: The 1955 Packard Request

Posted on April 24, 2021 by MCG

In the 1950s, dream cars from the Motor City usually looked into the future, but the Packard Request looked into the company’s glorious past. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Packard, Packard Motor Car Company, Packard Request, Richard Teague

MCG Executive Briefing for April 23, 2021

Posted on April 22, 2021 by MCG

The Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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