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Hot Wheels Unveils Radio-Control Tesla Cybertrucks

Posted on February 23, 2020 by MCG

The Tesla Cybertruck won’t go into production unitl late 2021, but in the meantime, the Mattel Hot Wheels brand is offering these neat radio-control models in two scales. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Mattel Hot Wheels, Tesla, Tesla Cybertruck

Video: The Rise and Fall of Cadillac

Posted on February 13, 2020 by MCG

Ask 10 enthusiasts where Cadillac went wrong, and you are liable to get 14 answers. Here’s one fair and well-reasoned disquisition from Business Insider. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors

Volkswagen Beetle: The Last Mile

Posted on January 2, 2020 by MCG

To say farewell to the Beetle after 70 years in production, Volkswagen produced this heartstring-tugging video, “The Last Mile.”    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle

Video: Is Horsepower Overrated?

Posted on October 26, 2019 by MCG

Do car enthusiasts obsess too much about horsepower? The always insightful Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has some compelling thoughts on the matter. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, Mazda Miata MX-5

Lee Iacocca 1924–2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by MCG

Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca, one of the true giants of the American auto industry, has passed away at 94.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News

Video: Building the Tesla 3

Posted on January 12, 2019 by MCG

Via time-lapse video, here’s a glimpse inside the Tesla production process as a Model 3 glides down the Fremont, California assembly line.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Elon Musk, Tesla, Tesla 3

Harley-Davidson Bets Big on Electric Motorcycles

Posted on November 8, 2018 by MCG

The LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s lean-forward entry in the battery-electric motorcycle market, hits the dealers in 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Harley-Davidson, LiveWire

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