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Six More Fords You’ve Never Seen

Posted on January 1, 2014 by MCG

Here are six more unusual Fords most Americans will never get to see. They have one thing in common: They’re all from Brazil.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford do Brasil

Video: evolution of the Formula One steering wheel–1993 to 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by MCG

The steering wheel is the nerve center of a modern F1 car. Here’s a neat video from Sauber that shows the evolution of the fascinating technology from 1993 to present.     Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology

MCG Executive Briefing for December 30, 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by MCG

Audi will invest $30 billion through 2018 in an effort to displace BMW as the world’s largest luxury-car producer. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Thing With Two Engines: The Grico Twin-Motor Ford Truck

Posted on December 28, 2013 by MCG

In 1939, a Motor City company named Grico solved the power problem in trucks in a novel way: with a pair of V8 engines stuffed in a Ford cabover tractor. Here’s the story.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Grico Twin-Motor Ford Truck

Saturday Morning CarTune: Gimme All Your Lovin’

Posted on December 28, 2013 by MCG

Here’s the song that made a red ’33 Ford Three-Window famous: “Gimme All Your Lovin'” by ZZ Top.  Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune

MCG Executive Briefing for December 27, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by MCG

Consumer Reports has named its 10 worst automotive values for 2013, with the Nissan Armada luxury SUV ranked worst of all. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Bill Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals

Posted on December 26, 2013 by MCG

Drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins would have been 83 this week. To celebrate the great man’s birthday, here’s a clip starring Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals in Indy. Race fans, don’t miss this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bill Jenkins, NHRA

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