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MCG Executive Briefing for Jan. 11, 2013

Posted on January 11, 2013 by MCG

Nissan is moving production of the Murano crossover from Japan to its Canton, Mississippi truck plant. See this news and more in today’s Executive Briefing. Nissan photo

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2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup spotter’s guide

Posted on January 10, 2013 by MCG

UPDATED 1-15-2013 WITH MORE DRIVERS AND LIVERIES — Gentlemen, start your sofas. Another NASCAR season is almost here. To make your TV viewing easier, here’s a guide to  sorting out the driver, number, and paint-scheme changes for 2013.    Continue reading →

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A visit to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Posted on January 9, 2013 by MCG

Here’s Rick Voegelin with a guided tour of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Museums, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, hot rods, NHRA

Video: Great Old Harley Earl Footage

Posted on January 7, 2013 by MCG

REVISED AND UPDATED: Here’s a not-too-long historical video (around eight minutes) with the spotlight on a true auto industry pioneer: Harley Earl. Continue reading →

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

MCG Executive Briefing for Jan. 6, 2013

Posted on January 7, 2013 by MCG

Ford’s giant Wixom plant northwest of Detroit produced Thunderbirds, Lincolns, and the Ford GT before it closed in 2007. Now another 239-acre portion of the facility has been sold off to a private developer. You’ll find this car biz news and more in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning CarTune: Dirty World

Posted on January 5, 2013 by MCG

This morning’s CarTune is “Dirty World” from the 1988 debut album by the semi-fictional super group, The Traveling Wilburys.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for Jan. 3, 2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by MCG

Motocross and Rally America champion Travis Pastrana has landed a full-time NASCAR Nationwide ride in the no. 60 Roush Fenway Mustang for 2013. Read this car biz news and more in today’s Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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