This brief but excellent video history chronicles one of the most successful—and most beautiful—sports racing cars in history: The Jaguar D-Type. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for March 24, 2017
The Bob Hirohata 1951 Mercury is one of three historic custom cars that will be honored in a special display at the National Mall in Washington DC. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Now Here’s a Big Block: GM’s 637 Cubic-Inch V8
From 1967 through 1972, General Motors produced a massive 637 CID gasoline V8—not for racing, of course, but for use in big trucks and buses. Here’s the story on this cast-iron bruiser. Continue reading
Video: The Death of a Valve Spring
Valve springs are among the most highly abused components in a modern engine, road or racing. See what happens when they fail in this fascinating ultra-high speed video. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1965 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac launched the muscle car movement with the GTO in 1964, but it took some time for the marketing folks to pinpoint the target audience. See how the GTO was originally pitched in this 1965 commercial spot. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 20, 2017
Lotus has introduced a road-legal Sprint version of the Elise that weighs only 1,759 lbs thanks to a lithium battery, carbon fiber racing seats, and other weight-shaving features. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Now Cars: Marketing the 1967 American Motors Line
Model year 1967 was a turning point for American Motors, with complete overhauls to both the automaker’s products and image. Here’s the story, including an original AMC commercial spot featuring the Now Cars for ’67. Continue reading