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MCG Executive Briefing for January 16, 2017

Posted on January 16, 2017 by MCG

This 1964 Aston Martin DB5 with rare factory A/C is expected to bring $1.0 million to $1.2 million at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale sale on January 20-21. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The First Hot Wheels Commercial, 1968

Posted on January 14, 2017 by MCG

For an entire generation of gearheads, it started here: with the 1968 introduction of Hot Wheels, Mattel’s revolutionary pocket-sized toy cars. See the very first television commercial here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hot Wheels

MCG Executive Briefing for January 13, 2017

Posted on January 13, 2017 by MCG

Prewar offerings at the Bonhams Scottsdale auction next week will include this 1928 Mercedes-Benz Supercharged Sports Tourer, which is expected to fetch up to $6 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Six Big Stories from the 2017 North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 10, 2017 by MCG

From day one of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, here are six stories that indicate where the auto industry is headed in 2017. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged NAIAS, North American International Auto Show

MCG Executive Briefing for January 9, 2017

Posted on January 9, 2017 by MCG

This 1969 American Motors AMX/3 prototype will cross the block at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale auction later this month, where it is expected to bring up to $1.3 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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It’s a Boat! It’s a Car! It’s the Buick Waterbug!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by MCG

Detroiters are known to do some pretty strange things with automobiles. Take for example the Waterbug, built by Richard B. Cronin from an old Buick convertible.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for January 6, 2017

Posted on January 6, 2017 by MCG

All seven of the original 1967 Lotus-Cosworth 49 Formula 1 racers will be gathered for an appearance at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham, England on January 12-15. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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