Straight from the show floor at Cobo Center, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2017 Detroit Autorama. They’ve selected a fascinating assortment of cars this year—please check them out. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for February 24, 2017
A 1949 Aston Martin DB2 prototype driven by company owner David Brown is expected to bring up to $2.2 million at the Gooding & Company Amelia Island sale on March 10. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
2017 Detroit Autorama Preview: All the Ridler Award Winners 1964–2016
It’s nearly here! The 2017 Detroit Autorama happens this coming weekend, February 24-26, at Cobo Center. Here’s a preview, including a gallery with all the Ridler Award winners from 1964 through 2016. Continue reading
Video: Hamburg’s Amphibious Riverbus
Amphibious vehicles are hardly new, but we thought this one was worth a closer look. Meet the Hafencity Riverbus, which carries sightseers through the roads and waters of Hamburg, Germany. Continue reading
Inside the Chevy 409 V8
The 409 V8 may be a dead end in the Chevrolet high-performance story, but it’s a fascinating one, and more than worthy of a closer look. Here’s the lowdown on a nearly forgotten engine. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 20, 2017
This 1938 Bentley by Partout is one of five aerodynamic coupes from the collection of Arturo and Deborah Keller that will be on display at the Concours d’Elegance of America in July. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Inside the 2017 NASCAR Chassis
The 2017 NASCAR season begins this weekend—a perfect time to check out the changes to the Monster Energy Cup Series chassis this year, mainly in the interest of driver safety. Here’s the lowdown. Continue reading