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Keeping Your Car Safe from COVID-19

Posted on April 7, 2020 by MCG

Courtesy of Kids and Cars.org, here are some sound and useful tips for protecting yourself and your passengers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged COVID-19 car safety

Video: The Basics of Wheel Alignment

Posted on April 1, 2020 by MCG

Learn the ins and outs of camber, caster, and toe-in this brief but informative video tutorial.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged and Toe-In, Camber, Caster, Wheel Alignment

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: Teach Anyone How to Drive a Stick Shift in Five Minutes

Posted on February 11, 2020 by MCG

Learn how to operate a manual transmission, or teach others to master the often-intimidating process, with this simple and easy approach. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Manual Transmission

Video: The Basics of Dynamic Stability Control

Posted on January 28, 2020 by MCG

This short but excellent video explains the elements of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) better than anything we’ve seen. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Dynamic Stability Control, Electronic Stability Program, Stabilitrak

Video: Bore and Stroke Explained

Posted on January 14, 2020 by MCG

An engine’s bore/stroke ratio can tell us a lot about its operating characteristics and intended application. Here’s Jason Fenske, the Engineering Explained guy, to break it down. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Bore/Stroke Ratio, Engineering Explained

Secrets of the Chevy Powerglide 1950-73

Posted on January 8, 2020 by MCG

The Powerglide automatic transmission loyally served Chevrolet and General Motors for nearly a quarter of a century.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Powerglide, General Motors, O.K Kelly

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