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MCG Executive Briefing for September 16, 2013

Posted on September 16, 2013 by MCG

A new study finds U.S. fuel economy ratings at their highest ever—no thanks to the Bugatti Veyron (above), the thirstiest car sold in America at 10 mpg combined. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Kenny Brack manhandling a Ford GT40

Posted on September 15, 2013 by MCG

In an impressive display of car control, watch Kenny Brack’s in-car video as he wrestles a vintage Ford GT40 around the track at the 2013 Goodwood Revival. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Ford GT, Kenny Brack

Saturday Morning CarTune: Carefree Highway

Posted on September 14, 2013 by MCG

Canadian national treasure Gordon Lightfoot performs this morning’s CarTune, “Carefree Highway. ” Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for September 13, 2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by MCG

This Lotus Esprit simulated submarine from the 1977 Bond flick The Spy Who Loved Me fetched nearly $1 million at an RM auction in London. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Exeuctive Briefing,    Continue reading →

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Another Look at Sedan Deliveries

Posted on September 12, 2013 by MCG

They’re part car, part truck, and totally desirable. Here’s a pictorial history of the unique body style known as the sedan delivery.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged sedan delivery

More from the 2013 Greenfield Village Old Car Festival

Posted on September 11, 2013 by MCG

We love the early iron. Here’s a second big photo gallery from this past weekend’s 2013 Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Old Car Festival

Video: Is Rush the first great racing film?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by MCG

The buzz surrounding Rush has risen to a roar. Is Ron Howard’s new movie about Hunt, Lauda, and the epic 1976 F1 season worthy of the hype?  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Motorsports | Tagged Ron Howard, Rush

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