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MCG Executive Briefing for August 30, 2013

Posted on August 30, 2013 by MCG

The 2014 Honda Odyssey is the first minivan in the organization’s history to score a top safety pick rating with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  -IIHS photo  Continue reading →

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Shop Tour: Alternative Automotive Technologies

Posted on August 28, 2013 by MCG

Kicking off an overdue new series here at Mac’s Motor CIty Garage, we call on one of the Detroit area’s top specialty firms: Alternative Automotive Technologies.

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Posted in Industry News | Tagged Shop Tour

MCG Executive Briefing for August 26, 2013

Posted on August 26, 2013 by MCG

After 63 years, Volkswagen is ending production of the Type 2 Microbus at the vehicle’s lone remaining manufacturing facility in Brazil. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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More vintage racecar transporters

Posted on August 25, 2013 by MCG

Due to popular demand, Mac’s Motor City Garage returns to the race paddocks of yesteryear for more great old car haulers.  -photo by Neil Fraser for RM Auctions Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: Taxi

Posted on August 24, 2013 by MCG

Harry Chapin serves up this morning’s CarTune with his bittersweet musical tale of two faded lovers, “Taxi.” Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for August 23, 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by MCG

Powered by a CNG-electric extended-range powertrain, the Opel Monza coupe concept will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Truth About Smokey Yunick’s 7/8-scale Chevelle

Posted on August 21, 2013 by MCG

For gearheads, Smokey Yunick is an American folk hero, a current-day Mike Fink or Molly Pitcher. His exploits are the stuff of myth and legend—take his notorious ’66 Chevelle, for example. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chevelle, Chevrolet, NASCAR, Smokey Yunick

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