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Video: Carl Edwards drives the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer

Posted on July 18, 2013 by MCG

NASCAR driver Carl Edwards recently took the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes racer for a spin. Let’s ride along for a history lesson on the car that launched Henry Ford’s automotive career.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Sweepstakes

More from Millers at Milwaukee 2013

Posted on July 17, 2013 by MCG

Here’s round two of our exclusive coverage of Millers at Milwaukee 2013, including a second big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Millers at Milwaukee

Video: The New Ford V8 for 1935

Posted on July 16, 2013 by MCG

This short Ford promotional film from 1935 charts the changes in America’s favorite V8 car that year. Includes some great scenes—have a look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford V8

MCG Executive Briefing for July 15, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by MCG

Mercedes-Benz boss Dieter Zetsche has conceded victory in the U.S. luxury car sales race to BMW—for 2013, anyway. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Millers at Milwaukee 2013

Posted on July 14, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a giant photo essay from day one of the 19th annual Millers at Milwaukee meet at the historic Milwaukee Mile.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Millers at Milwaukee

Saturday Morning CarTune: Route 66

Posted on July 13, 2013 by MCG

Now here’s the performer who put America’s favorite road song on the map: the great Nat King Cole with his version of “Route 66.”  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for July 12, 2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by MCG

Philip Caldwell, the Ford CEO who drove the effort to produce the revolutionary 1986 Taurus, has passed away at 93. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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