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Incredible in-car video from the Isle of Man

Posted on July 3, 2014 by MCG

Isle of ManCar biz people are calling this new clip—one lap of the 2014 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy circuit—the most amazing in-car video ever produced. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Isle of Man

Video: 200 feet of Scalextric slot car track!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by MCG

200 ft trackBecause you’re never too old for some quality kid stuff.   Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Scalextric

MCG Executive Briefing for June 30, 2014

Posted on June 30, 2014 by MCG

1954 Ferrari-375-Plus-At $18.2 million USD, this famous 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus was the top sale at the Bonhams Festival of Speed auction at Goodwood House. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. -Bonhams photo  Continue reading →

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Presenting the Fabulous Astra-Gnome

Posted on June 28, 2014 by MCG

Astra-Gnome rendering left rearNo, it’s not a prop from the science fiction thriller, Forbidden Planet. It’s the sensation of the 1956 New York International Auto Show, the American Motors Astra-Gnome.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged AMC, American Motors, Astra-Gnome, Richard Arbib

MCG Executive Briefing for June 27, 2014

Posted on June 27, 2014 by MCG

McQueen Porsche 917KThis Porsche 917K used in Steve McQueen’s classic racing film LeMans is headed for auction at Pebble Beach, where its sale price could exceed $16.4 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Volvo guy returns with a new ad

Posted on June 26, 2014 by MCG

V60 Volvo adRemember Christoffer Castor, the Swedish art director who last month created the bizarre and hilarious video classified ad for his 1993 Volvo? He’s back with a brand new spot. Watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged Castor Volvo ad

Video: Facts on Friction, 1934

Posted on June 25, 2014 by MCG

shoeHere’s the lowdown on mechanical drum brakes circa 1934, courtesy of the Chevrolet Motor Division. Great little movie, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1934 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

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