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MCG Executive Briefing for Dec. 17, 2012

Posted on December 17, 2012 by MCG

Conor Daly, 21 year-old son of driver and TV commentator Derek Daly, looked good in his first audition in A.J. Foyt’s Dallara-Honda in IndyCar testing at Sebring. This story and more in today’s Executive Briefing. John Hendrick/IndyCar photo    Continue reading →

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A visit to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum

Posted on December 16, 2012 by MCG

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana is one of the great institutions of the collector car world—and one of MCG’s favorite car-gawking destinations. Here’s a big photo essay.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums | Tagged Auburn, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Cord, Duesenberg

Saturday Morning CarTune: Ford Econoline

Posted on December 15, 2012 by MCG

This morning’s musical selection is “Ford Econoline” by the phenomenal Nanci Griffith.  Continue reading →

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GM unveils its 2014 pickups

Posted on December 13, 2012 by MCG

General Motors has uncloaked the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra pickups that will go on sale in the second quarter of 2013. Click though for the big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, New Cars | Tagged Chevrolet Silverado, GMC SIerra

Testing the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup cars at Charlotte

Posted on December 13, 2012 by MCG

Well, that was quick. The 2012 NASCAR banquet was held just 13 days ago, and now the off-season is effectively over with testing of the 2013 Sprint Cup cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here’s a recap with tons of photos. (NASCAR photo)  Continue reading →

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A closer look at the 1935 Chevrolet Standard

Posted on December 12, 2012 by MCG

Not long after The 1932-42 Chevrolet Car Spotter’s Guide feature appeared at Mac’s Motor City Garage, reader Joe Auricchio of East Setauket, New York checked in to volunteer his 1935 Chevy Standard Coupe for review. Naturally, we took him up on the offer.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1935 Chevrolet

Up On the Roof

Posted on December 11, 2012 by MCG

1932 Buick 90 sedan and coupe on roofIf you’re a fan of old factory car photos (and who isn’t?) you’ve surely noticed the interesting setting for some GM pics from the 1930s. Like this one, for instance. Here’s the story.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM, Harley Earl

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