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MCG Executive Briefing for October 16, 2020

Posted on October 15, 2020 by MCG

At $346,000, this 1969 Mustang Boss 429 was among the top 10 sellers at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Motor City Myths and Legends: Were the Dodge Brothers Jewish?

Posted on October 14, 2020 by MCG

Some of the oldest stories of the Motor City are actually myths. One such folk tale was inspired by the Dodge Brothers emblem, which features what we know today as a Star of David.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Brothers, Dodge logo, Horace Dodge, John Dodge, Star of David

The Big Test: a 1984 General Motors Film

Posted on October 13, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a revealing look behind the scenes at the product testing process at General Motors in the 1980s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, General Motors Proving Ground, General Motors Technical Center

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

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