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Video: Why the Automakers Still Use Clay Models

Posted on February 26, 2023 by MCG

This could be the most educational 10 minutes you spend today. Here are some excellent insights into the clay modeling process in 21st century car design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Audi, Bentley, BMW, clay modeling

BEAST: a 2181 Cubic-Inch V12 Kenworth

Posted on February 24, 2023 by MCG

In the early years of trucking, there was no such thing as too much power. One operator had his 1951 Kenworth equipped with a Hall-Scott V12 sporting 2181 cubic inches and 600 hp. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hall-Scott, Kenworth

MCG Executive Briefing for February 24, 2023

Posted on February 23, 2023 by MCG

Dodge has given a tuneup to the simulated exhaust system on its Daytona Charger  electric muscle car. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Sunday Drive: A 1960 Chevrolet Film

Posted on February 22, 2023 by MCG

Join a typical American family in a classic American pastime: a Sunday drive in their beautiful 1960 Impala Sport Sedan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Sport Sedan

Video: Rod Serling Introduces the 1971 Ford LTD

Posted on February 21, 2023 by MCG

Famed television writer and producer Rod Serling was the spokesman for this campaign demonstrating the quietness of the 1971 Ford LTD. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Ford LTD, Ford, Rod Serling

The Short Flight of the 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman

Posted on February 20, 2023 by MCG

Just after World War II,  Beech Aircraft briefly considered entering the auto industry with a radically engineered vehicle called the Beechcraft Plainsman. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Beechcraft Plainsman, Walter O. Wyss

MCG Executive Briefing for February 20, 2023

Posted on February 19, 2023 by MCG

According to a Japanese car magazine, Toyota’s MR2 sports car will return as a gasoline-electric hybrid. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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