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MCG Executive Briefing for March 21, 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by MCG

2015 Acura TLX PrototypeThe 2015 Acura TLX will make its official debut at the New York Auto Show next month, boasting tight styling and a choice of 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 powerplants. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Real Story of the Ford Mack Avenue Plant

Posted on March 20, 2014 by MCG

Ford Mack Ave replica 2013Ford’s Mack Avenue plant is a historical icon, but much of the popular lore surrounding it is wrong—including where it was located and what it really looked like. Here’s a more accurate version, we hope. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Ford, Henry Ford, Mack Ave. plant

Video: NASCAR racing on Daytona Beach in 1952

Posted on March 19, 2014 by MCG

Three wide South TurnNow here’s some wild racing action. Check out this bright, clear color footage of the Sportsman and Modified event on the Daytona Beach course in 1952.

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Modified, NASCAR, Sportsman

Four more forgotten Detroit-built cars

Posted on March 18, 2014 by MCG

Harroun TouringHere’s yet another assortment of long-forgotten automotive makes that originated in the Motor City, but with a twist: This time, we’ll let the artists tell the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

MCG Executive Briefing for March 17, 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014 by MCG

Goodyear BlimpGoodyear has unveiled a larger and faster new blimp and is asking the public to help name the advanced machine. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: Bonneville–A Century of Speed

Posted on March 16, 2014 by MCG

Bonneville A Century of SpeedThis beautiful new book by David Fetherston tells the hundred-year history of land-speed record racing at Bonneville.  Continue reading →

Posted in Bookshelf, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville

Video: a tribute to William Clay Ford

Posted on March 15, 2014 by MCG

William Clay Ford 1953With rare photos and film footage, this short video from Ford Motor Company offers a special glimpse into the life and work of William Clay Ford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged William Clay Ford

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