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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 →

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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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Rick Voegelin visits Canepa Cars & Coffee

Posted on July 21, 2013 by MCG

A word of advice: Go easy on the caffeine at Canepa Cars & Coffee. There’s already enough stimulants of the automotive kind when Bruce Canepa hosts the monthly open house at his automotive wonderland.    -Story and photos by Rick Voegelin

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Ford PDC Employee Truck & Car Show 2013

Posted on July 20, 2013 by MCG

Ever wonder what professional car designers and engineers have tucked away in their home garages? Here’s what the Ford guys in Dearborn bring out for show and shine.  Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: Mercury Blues

Posted on July 20, 2013 by MCG

We may have lost the Mercury brand in 2010, but we’ve still got “Mercury Blues,” here performed by the Steve Miller Band.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for July 19, 2013

Posted on July 19, 2013 by MCG

Formerly owned by Steve McQueen and sporting a custom-built period camper, this 1952 Chevy 3800 Series pickup is the star attaction at the Mecum Celebrity Items Auction in Santa Monica July 26-27. Get this and all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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