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Another look at Smokey Yunick’s Reverse Torque Special

Posted on July 28, 2013 by MCG

Like so many of Smokey Yunick’s projects, the Reverse Torque Special is surrounded in myth and legend. Let’s see what we can sort out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Reverse Torque, Smokey Yunick

Saturday Morning CarTune: Car Wheels on a Gravel Road

Posted on July 27, 2013 by MCG

Lucinda Williams brings us this morning’s CarTune with a live performance of her 1998 hit,  “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.”     Continue reading →

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Video: Driving a Porsche 917/10 Can-Am racer—on the street!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by MCG

On his recent visit to Bruce Canepa’s California dream shop, correspondent Rick Voegelin witnessed this scene: Bruce driving a Porsche Turbo Can-Am racer through the neighborhood. Get a look at the video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Porsche 917/10

MCG Executive Briefing for July 26, 2013

Posted on July 26, 2013 by MCG

Daimler AG has agreed to develop Aston Martin’s next-gen V8 in return for a stake in the century-old British carmaker. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Still standing: the Aerocar/Hudson plant

Posted on July 25, 2013 by MCG

At the northeast corner of Mack Avenue and Beaufait Street in old Detroit stands an important piece of Motor City history, the Aerocar/Hudson plant. Let’s pay a visit.

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Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Aerocar, Hudson

Preview: 2013 St. John’s Concours

Posted on July 24, 2013 by MCG

It’s almost here: This coming weekend’s Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. Here’s the rundown.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged St. John's Concours

MCG Executive Briefing for July 22, 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by MCG

Cadillac will introduce a new rear-drive sedan one step larger than the current XTS, says GM CEO Dan Akerson. Get this and all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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