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Video: NASCAR’s Aero Warriors Battle at Charlotte, 1970

Posted on May 27, 2021 by MCG

See the Grand National aero warriors go to war in this recap of the 1970 NASCAR National 500 at Charlotte.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Dodge Charger 500, Dodge Charger Daytona, Ford Torino Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II, NASCAR, NASCAR Grand National, Plymouth Superbird

Video: Was This Truck Unsafe?

Posted on May 25, 2021 by MCG

This brief but eye-opening film clip illustrates how much the auto industry has changed since the early 1960s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology

Video: General Motors Engineering for 1953

Posted on May 25, 2021 by MCG

Meet vice presidents Charles A. Chayne and Harley Earl as they tell the engineering and design story at General Motors for 1953. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Charles A. Chayne, General Motors, Harley Earl

MCG Executive Briefing for May 24, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by MCG

At $4.9 million, this 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500/540K Spezial Roadster was the top sale at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Number One Team: A 1967 Chevrolet Film

Posted on May 22, 2021 by MCG

Here’s the story at Chevrolet for 1967, when the General Motors division proudly called itself The Number One Team. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for May 21, 2021

Posted on May 20, 2021 by MCG

Ford already has 20,000 reservations for the F-150 Lightning, its all-electric version of the best-selling vehicle in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Lee Iacocca Introduces the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron

Posted on May 19, 2021 by MCG

Let’s Join Chrysler boss Lee Iacocca as he introduces yet another member of the K-car family, the luxury-flavored Chrysler LeBaron. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler LeBaron, Lee Iacocca, Stellantis

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