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MCG Executive Briefing for December 30, 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by MCG

Audi will invest $30 billion through 2018 in an effort to displace BMW as the world’s largest luxury-car producer. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Thing With Two Engines: The Grico Twin-Motor Ford Truck

Posted on December 28, 2013 by MCG

In 1939, a Motor City company named Grico solved the power problem in trucks in a novel way: with a pair of V8 engines stuffed in a Ford cabover tractor. Here’s the story.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Grico Twin-Motor Ford Truck

Saturday Morning CarTune: Gimme All Your Lovin’

Posted on December 28, 2013 by MCG

Here’s the song that made a red ’33 Ford Three-Window famous: “Gimme All Your Lovin'” by ZZ Top.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for December 27, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by MCG

Consumer Reports has named its 10 worst automotive values for 2013, with the Nissan Armada luxury SUV ranked worst of all. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Bill Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals

Posted on December 26, 2013 by MCG

Drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins would have been 83 this week. To celebrate the great man’s birthday, here’s a clip starring Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals in Indy. Race fans, don’t miss this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bill Jenkins, NHRA

Five top stories in 2013 at Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on December 26, 2013 by MCG

Here are five of the most popular stories at Mac’s Motor City Garage this year. Are any of your favorites here? We seek your guidance for 2014.  Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by MCG

Season’s Greetings from Mac’s Motor City Garage!

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