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MCG Executive Briefing for October 12, 2020

Posted on October 11, 2020 by MCG

British electric vehicle specialist RBW has unveiled a battery-powered recreation of the classic MGB with 160 miles range and a price of $116,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Barbie Meets Van Halen in a 1996 Nissan Commercial

Posted on October 10, 2020 by MCG

Barbie, Ken, GI Joe, and Mr. K himself are the stars of this 1996 Nissan commercial that featured the rock band Van Halen.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, CarTune | Tagged Mattell, Nissan, Nissan Enjoy the Ride

MCG Executive Briefing for October 9, 2020

Posted on October 8, 2020 by MCG

Hidden away for decades, this 1935 Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet A barn find is expected to bring up to $225,000 at the annual Bonhams Philadelphia auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1961 Chryslers

Posted on October 8, 2020 by MCG

Check out the full Chrysler division product line for 1961, tailfins and all, in this original factory promo. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Newport, Chrysler Windsor

Fiberglass Four-Seater: The 1953 Oldsmobile Starfire

Posted on October 7, 2020 by MCG

Not all the fiberglass sports cars in the GM Motorama fleet were two-seaters. The Oldsmobile Starfire boasted room for four. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Motorama, Harley Earl, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Starfire

Video: The 1966 Tuned Cars From Buick

Posted on October 6, 2020 by MCG

Buick rolled out an intriguing new marketing message for 1966: the Tuned Car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Wildcat, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for October 5, 2020

Posted on October 4, 2020 by MCG

The Taycan, Porsche’s first electric sports sedan, outsold the 911, 718, and Panamera in the USA in the third quarter. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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