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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

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

Video: The Incredible Five-Second Fan Belt Change

Posted on June 14, 2014 by MCG

fan beltHere’s an Internet classic: How to change the fan belt on a Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle. In five seconds. With the engine running. Watch this—and don’t blink or you’ll miss it.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Volkswagen Beetle

Another Look at Smokey Yunick’s Capsule Car

Posted on April 29, 2014 by MCG

Smokey Yunick and Bobby JohnsOne of the most unusual Indy cars ever built, Smokey Yunick’s 1964 capsule car continues to fascinate race fans to this day. Here’s a detailed look.   -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photos Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Smokey Yunick

Video: The classic Ferrari V12 song

Posted on April 22, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari BreadvanSince engine sound has been in the news lately, we thought we’d provide a proper reference baseline: the Ferrari Columbo V12. Turn up the volume.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ferrari V12

Video: Introduction to hydrographics

Posted on April 10, 2014 by MCG

hydrographics applicationsThe process looks like pure magic, but actually it’s fairly simple. It’s been hyped as brand new, but it’s been around for years. Welcome to water transfer printing, also known as hydrographics—a powerful technology for the auto industry, and for backyard enthusiasts, too.  Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged hydrographics

U.S. government mandates front-facing video cameras on all cars

Posted on April 1, 2014 by MCG

screenThe Obama administration has ordered forward-viewing video cameras to be installed on all production vehicles by 2018, the White House announced today.

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