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MCG Executive Briefing for January 13, 2020

Posted on January 13, 2020 by MCG

China’s Geely Automobile Holdings is in talks with Aston Martin about taking a stake in the storied British sports car maker. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Thinking Outside the (Pickup) Box: The 1961-64 Corvair Rampside

Posted on January 11, 2020 by MCG

The unique architecture of the Chevrolet Corvair spawned a few interesting variants, including the 1961-64 Rampside Pickup. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Corvair 95 Rampside, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for January 10, 2020

Posted on January 10, 2020 by MCG

This 1954 Taylor Aerocar will be among the featured offerings at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, which opens this weekend. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Secrets of the Chevy Powerglide 1950-73

Posted on January 8, 2020 by MCG

The Powerglide automatic transmission loyally served Chevrolet and General Motors for nearly a quarter of a century.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Powerglide, General Motors, O.K Kelly

Video: Shirley Muldowney’s First Top Fuel World Title, 1977

Posted on January 7, 2020 by MCG

Shirley Muldowney climbed to the top of the drag racing world in 1977, claiming her first NHRA Top Fuel world title. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NHRA, NHRA Top Fuel, Shirley Muldowney, Steve Evans

MCG Executive Briefing for January 6, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by MCG

Fiat Chrysler’s Ram pickup brand outsold the Chevrolet Silverado in 2019, racking up 633,694 sales in 2019 to Chevy’s 575,600. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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The Power to Fly: The Wright Brothers’ 1903 Engine

Posted on January 4, 2020 by MCG

When the Wright brothers set out to fly in 1903, there were no engines on the market capable of powering their aircraft. So they built their own, and it’s a remarkable design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Charles A. Taylor, Wright Brothers, Wright Flyer

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