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Saturday Morning CarTune: Drivin’ Around Song

Posted on October 5, 2013 by MCG

Danica Patrick, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Colt Ford deal us this morning’s CarTune, “Drivin’ Around Song.”  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for October 4, 2013

Posted on October 4, 2013 by MCG

Is the Viper nearing the end of its run? Chrysler has cut production of the 2013 model by a third due to thin sales. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Daredevil Driving the 1936 Plymouths

Posted on October 3, 2013 by MCG

In this old promotional reel, watch thrill show drivers Jimmy Lynch and Lucky Teter pound the snot out of some 1936 Plymouths. It’s a good time.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Jimmy Lynch, Lucky Teter, Motor City Speedway

The Lost Marques of General Motors

Posted on October 2, 2013 by MCG

The General has a more colorful and complicated brand history than folks might realize. Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a look back at some GM divisions that have been forgotten along the way. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Elmore, General Motors, Holden, LaSalle

Recap: the Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction

Posted on September 30, 2013 by MCG

The Lambrecht Chevrolet auction more than lived up to the hype, with vehicles selling for apparently astronomical prices. Here, a few results and a brief commentary.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Industry News | Tagged Lambrecht Chevrolet collection

MCG Executive Briefing for September 30, 2013

Posted on September 30, 2013 by MCG

With a new production line humming at Ford’s Flat Rock, Michigan plant, Fusion sales could reach 300,000 in 2013 and 400,000 in 2014, the automaker reports. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Design For Dreaming: A 1956 General Motors Film

Posted on September 29, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a priceless piece of Americana and a pop culture treasure: the nine-minute General Motors film promoting the 1956 Motorama, Design for Dreaming. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Motorama

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