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What is an Agnostic Engine?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by MCG

There’s a fascinating new term in the world of internal combustion engines: fuel-agnostic. So what does it mean? Let’s find out.

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Posted in Technology | Tagged Cummins, Fuel-Agnostic Engines

A Lost Brooks Stevens Sport Coupe From 1954

Posted on July 15, 2022 by MCG

It’s long forgotten now, but famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens created this rakish sports coupe for the April 1954 issue of Car Life magazine. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Brooks Stevens, Car Life Magazine

MCG Executive Briefing for July 15, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022 by MCG

As expected, the 2022 Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar is now in production, boasting 1900 hp and a price of $1.99 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Years of Progress: A 1941 Chrysler Corporation Film

Posted on July 14, 2022 by MCG

See how the Chrysler Corporation engineered and built automobiles in 1941, courtesy of this in-depth factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation

Video: How to Use a Hammer and Dolly

Posted on July 12, 2022 by MCG

The hammer and dolly are very basic metalworking tools, but remarkably useful ones. Here’s an excellent nine-minute video tutorial on how to make them work for you. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Hammer and Dolly, Metal shaping

Death on the Florida Sands: The 1928-29 White Triplex

Posted on July 11, 2022 by MCG

The most poorly conceived race car in the history of the world land speed record might well be the unfortunate White Triplex of 1928-29. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged James J. White, Lee Bible, Ray Keech, White Triplex

MCG Executive Briefing for July 11, 2022

Posted on July 10, 2022 by MCG

This 1961 Aston Martin DB4 was among the top sellers at the Artcurial Le Mans Classic auction, bringing $522,096. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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