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Sixty years of Corvette

Posted on January 24, 2013 by MCG

With some help from the GM photo archives, MCG takes a look back at six decades of Corvette history—and what the future might hold for America’s sports car.

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Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged 2014 Corvette Stingray

MCG Executive Briefing for Jan. 21, 2013

Posted on January 21, 2013 by MCG

In 1966, kustomizer George Barris created the famed TV Batmobile from a castoff Lincoln showcar. This past weekend he sold it for $4.2 million. See this car biz news and more in today’s Executive Briefing.

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Motor City History: The Murray Body Plant

Posted on January 20, 2013 by MCG

With the launch of the new 2014 Corvette, an interesting piece of Motor City history was suddenly back in the spotlight: the former Murray body plant, known today as the Russell Industrial Center. Let’s take a tour. Photo by Steve Fecht for Chevrolet 

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Posted in Auto History, Industry News, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Milwaukee Junction

Saturday Morning CarTune: Six White Cadillacs

Posted on January 19, 2013 by MCG

Emmylou Harris brings it in this morning’s CarTune, “SIx White Cadillacs,” from her 2011 album, Hard Bargain. Chris Kuhl photo 

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MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955-64 Pontiac

Posted on January 18, 2013 by MCG

This MCG Car Spotter’s Guide spotlights what many regard as the golden age of full-size Pontiacs: the years 1955 though 1964.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides, Design | Tagged Pontiac

NAIAS 2013: the good stuff

Posted on January 18, 2013 by MCG

Often, the best stuff at the North American International Auto Show never gets covered in the automotive press. MCG fixes that today.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Motorsports, New Cars | Tagged NAIAS

MCG Executive Briefing for Jan. 18, 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by MCG

Aston Martin is seeking a technical partner to aid in advanced engine development, with Mercedes-Benz said to be the leading candidate. See this news and more in today’s Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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