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MCG Executive Briefing for February 19, 2021

Posted on February 18, 2021 by MCG

Ford F-150 hybrid owners in Texas are using their pickups’ 7.2-kilowatt onboard generators as backups during the power outages. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Driving Economically: A 1950 General Motors Film

Posted on February 17, 2021 by MCG

Learn all the latest technical tips from 1950 on how to squeeze the most value from your driving dollar. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors

Ford Leaps Into the Future: The 1936 Lincoln-Zephyr

Posted on February 16, 2021 by MCG

Advanced in some ways and familiar in others, the Lincoln-Zephyr charted the course for the Lincoln brand for years to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel Ford E.T. Gregorie, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Motor Car Company, Lincoln Zephyr

MCG Executive Briefing for February 15, 2021

Posted on February 14, 2021 by MCG

This all-red selection of exotic sports cars from the Steve Todhunter collection will be offered in separate lots at the Mecum Glendale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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1979 Chevrolet Suburban: Built to Stay Tough

Posted on February 13, 2021 by MCG

Learn all about the tough and sturdy 1979 Chevy Suburban in this original dealer training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Suburban, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for February 12, 2021

Posted on February 11, 2021 by MCG

This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster brought $1.28 million in the Gooding & Company European Sporting & Historic sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Motor City’s Push-Button Age

Posted on February 10, 2021 by MCG

Between 1956 and 1964, the carmakers of the Motor City had a brief but serious fling with push-button driving.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Dodge Magic Touch, Mercury Keyboard Control, Packard Electronic Selector, Push Button Gearchange

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