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NAIAS 2014: The good stuff

Posted on January 17, 2014 by MCG

As we’ve noted before, some of the most interesting stuff at the North American International Auto Show never makes it into the media coverage. Here’s the rest of the show, including a big photo gallery.   Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Industry News | Tagged NAIAS

MCG Executive Briefing for January 17, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by MCG

This 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail is expected to bring up to $7 million at the 2014 Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auction this week. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.    -photo by Mathieu Heurtault for Gooding & Co.  Continue reading →

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Video: Porsche 911 Targa roof in action

Posted on January 16, 2014 by MCG

Because there’s no substitute for actually seeing it in operation, here’s a Porsche video showing how the automated top works on the new 911 Targa.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Industry News, Technology | Tagged Porsche Targa

Four big stories from the 2014 North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 15, 2014 by MCG

Here are a few of the major stories from the show floor at Cobo Center in 2014. Includes a big photo gallery, too—have a look.   Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged NAIAS

First look: 2014 North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 14, 2014 by MCG

From Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, here’s a photo essay of day one at the North American International Auto Show.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Industry News, Technology | Tagged NAIAS

MCG Executive Briefing for January 13, 2014

Posted on January 13, 2014 by MCG

GMC’s new midsize pickup, the 2015 Canyon, hits the showrooms this fall with a choice of club and crew cab body styles and I4 and V6 drivetrains. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Eight Things Worth Knowing About Henry Ford and the Five-Dollar Day

Posted on January 12, 2014 by MCG

With the 100th anniversary of the five-dollar day this past week, Henry Ford’s revolutionary move was back in the news, briefly. Here’s a little more to the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Five-Dollar Day, Henry Ford

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