This 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
Category Archives: Technology
Video: the Language of Tape
One 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
Tested: the Blizzerator
So… how’s your winter so far? Presenting the poleaxe, the naganita, the fauchard of snow and ice scrapers: the Blizzerator. MCG gives this premium tool a timely review. Continue reading
Formula One 2014: ugliest race cars in history?
Truly, these are faces only an aerodynamics engineer could love. This year’s crop of F1 racers are among the oddest-looking automobiles ever built. Brace yourself as we go in for a closer look. Continue reading
Video: Tiny 45cc V8 with electronic fuel injection runs like a charm
From the miniature miracle engine files: Here’s a handbuilt 45cc V8 (that’s 2.75 cubic inches, folks) using Megasquirt EFI—and it runs beautifully. Check this out. Continue reading
A Closer Look at the 1924 Packard Single Eight
In the summer of 1923, there was a war on in the Motor City: Cadillac, Lincoln and Packard were battling to build America’s most advanced luxury cars. Packard’s contribution was the innovative 1924 Single Eight. Continue reading
Video: An introduction to 3D printing
The emerging technology of 3D printing has huge potential for both the auto industry and the enthusiast world alike. We hear you want to know more, so here’s a great little video introduction by PBS Digital Studios. Continue reading