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CarTune Christmas Bonus: Santa Got Run Over by my Chevy

Posted on December 24, 2013 by MCG

With the permission of their parole officers, here’s the Punk/Chicano supergroup Manic Hispanic to wish you a happy holiday with “Santa Got Run Over By My Chevy.” Continue reading →

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Video: Inside the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant

Posted on December 24, 2013 by MCG

Presenting another amazing story of the Motor City’s contribution in World War II: the Ford B-24 bomber plant at Willow Run. Here’s a great old newsreel and some lesser-known facts.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Henry Ford, Willow Run

MCG Executive Briefing for December 23, 2013

Posted on December 23, 2013 by MCG

Lamborghini’s replacement for the Gallardo, the 2015 Huracan, will arrive next spring with a twin-clutch gearbox and a 5.2-liter V10 with 601 hp. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Five Forgotten Detroit-Built Cars

Posted on December 22, 2013 by MCG

You know all about the Detroit Three. Now check out a few of the Motor City’s more obscure automotive makes.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars | Tagged Anhut automobile, Columbia automobile, Detroit-built automobiles, Krit, Rickenbacker automobile, Thomas-Detroit

Video: 1982 Indy 500–greatest finish ever?

Posted on December 21, 2013 by MCG

Many say the 1982 edition of the Indy 500 featured the greatest finish ever. Here’s video of the final laps with special commentary by the winner of the epic battle, Gordon Johncock, and his challenger, Rick Mears.  -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500

Saturday Morning CarTune: Maybellene

Posted on December 21, 2013 by MCG

See rock and roll being created in this morning’s CarTune from Chuck Berry, “Maybellene.”  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for December 20, 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by MCG

Corvette Racing officially debuted its new Corvette C7.R racer on Thursday in Detroit, along with its complete driver lineup for the 2014 endurance racing season. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.   –Chevrolet Racing photo

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