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Video: Building the Ultimate Ford Flathead V8

Posted on July 21, 2022 by MCG

This engine program combined the classic architecture of the Ford Flathead V8 with the latest parts and technology the performance industry has to offer. Let’s check out the results.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ford Flathead V8, Kieth Dorton

Secrets of the 1966 GM Electrovair, an EV Pioneer

Posted on July 20, 2022 by MCG

General Motors has a long and varied history with alternative-fuel vehicles. Here’s an interesting example from 1966, the battery-electric Electrovair II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Electrovair II, General Motors

The Birth of the Studebaker Avanti

Posted on July 18, 2022 by MCG

While the Studebaker Avanti is celebrated as a masterpiece in American design today, it was the product of a rush job by an automaker that was almost out of business. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Raymond Loewy, Sherwood Egbert, Studebaker, Studebaker Avanti

MCG Executive Briefing for July 18, 2022

Posted on July 17, 2022 by MCG

Chevrolet has announced its pricing for the 2023 Corvette Z06, which will start at  $106,395 including the 670-hp flat-crank V8. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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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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