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Six Cars General Motors Didn’t Need to Make

Posted on March 25, 2014 by MCG

1962 Chevrolet CorvairEven great car companies can get lost once in a while. Here are six colorful blunders in GM history.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

MCG Executive Briefing for March 24, 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by MCG

Alfa-Romeo-4CFollowing the relaunch of Alfa Romeo in North America with the 4C, the Italian carmaker will introduce five more new rear-drive models by 2018. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: the birth of the Ford GT, 1964

Posted on March 23, 2014 by MCG

1964 Ford GT LeMansTurn up the sound, take in the beauty. This rare film short shows the legendary Ford GT at speed in its original 1964 configuration.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford GT, Ford GT40

Saturday Morning CarTune: On the Road Again

Posted on March 22, 2014 by MCG

Willie NelsonLive from the Grand Ole Opry, Willie Nelson performs his Grammy-winning signature song, “On the Road Again.”  Continue reading →

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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

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