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
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Video: evolution of the Formula One steering wheel–1993 to 2013
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
MCG Executive Briefing for December 30, 2013
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
The Thing With Two Engines: The Grico Twin-Motor Ford Truck
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
Saturday Morning CarTune: Gimme All Your Lovin’
Here’s the song that made a red ’33 Ford Three-Window famous: “Gimme All Your Lovin'” by ZZ Top. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 27, 2013
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
Video: Bill Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals
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