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MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1937 to 1942 Willys

Posted on April 18, 2013 by MCG

In the latest MCG Car Spotter’s Guide we take a look at the hot rodders’ favorite, the 1937-1942 Willys.  Continue reading →

Posted in Car Spotter's Guides | Tagged Americar, Willys

Video: How To Start And Drive a Model T Ford

Posted on April 16, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a great digital tutorial on a rare but simple skill every gearhead should possess: How to start and run a Model T Ford. It’s easy—watch!   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for April 14, 2013

Posted on April 15, 2013 by MCG

As CEO of the Ram truck brand at Chrysler, Fred Diaz launched the 2013 Ram 1500, and he also served as president of Chrysler de Mexico. Now Diaz has departed to take a new post at Nissan. Get this car biz news and more in today’s Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Car Streets of the Motor City

Posted on April 14, 2013 by MCG

In the Motor City suburb of Warren, just north of Detroit, there’s a neighborhood where the streets are named after historic automobile marques. Mac’s Motor City Garage pays a visit.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks

Saturday Morning CarTune: Nowhere To Run

Posted on April 13, 2013 by MCG

In a performance filmed entirely at the Ford River Rouge Plant, here are Martha Reeves and the Vandellas with their 1965 hit, “Nowhere to Run.”  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for April 12, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by MCG

From Russia with love: In response to global demand, Ford has switched from CKD assembly to full on-site production of its Explorer SUV at the Ford-Sollars plant in Tatarstan. Read this news and more in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: Best Damn Garage in Town by Smokey Yunick

Posted on April 11, 2013 by MCG

Even though it might not be entirely non-fiction, Mac’s Motor City Garage can highly recommend Best Damn Garage in Town. Here’s one of the most entertaining car books you’ll ever read.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Bookshelf, Motorsports | Tagged Smokey Yunick

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