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Chrysler returning to turbo encabulators for 2015

Posted on April 1, 2014 by MCG

encabulatorMac’s Motor City Garage has learned that Chrysler is planning to incorporate encabulators on all North American production models in 2015. Report follows.    Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged turbo encabulator

JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner

Posted on March 10, 2014 by MCG

Left Front Quarter High ViewAs promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods, Industry News, Technology | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

Video: Ferrari F1 pit stop perfection

Posted on February 21, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari F1 pit stop perfectionDon’t blink or you could miss the entire pit stop. It’s that fast.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ferrari, Formula One, pit stop

Video: Engines for Superbombers–inside the Dodge Chicago plant

Posted on February 19, 2014 by MCG

Dodge Chicago  Super FactoryIn 1944, the Dodge Chicago plant was the largest factory in the world under one roof, building giant engines for the B-29 Superfortress. This historic newsreel provides a rare look inside.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Dodge Chicago

Video: alternative starting procedure

Posted on February 11, 2014 by MCG

rope starterNecessity—it’s the mother of invention. See how these Russian lads get this car started.  Continue reading →

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Video: How to drive on snow and ice, 1957

Posted on February 8, 2014 by MCG

winter drivingThis driver training film is over 50 years old, but the advice on winter driving is still amazingly solid today. Watch and be impressed—and maybe get a little education, too.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged winter driving

Video: the Language of Tape

Posted on February 6, 2014 by MCG

The Language of TapeOne of the most powerful tools in the automotive styling studio is an ordinary roll of tape. This short video from Ford shows how tape is used as a visual language. Fascinating stuff, check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Technology | Tagged Ford

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