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
Saturday Morning CarTune: Gimme All Your Lovin’
Here’s the song that made a red ’33 Ford Three-Window famous: “Gimme All Your Lovin'” by ZZ Top. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 27, 2013
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
Video: Bill Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals
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
Five top stories in 2013 at Mac’s Motor City Garage
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
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Season’s Greetings from Mac’s Motor City Garage!
CarTune Christmas Bonus: Santa Got Run Over by my Chevy
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