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MCG Executive Briefing for June 13, 2022

Posted on June 12, 2022 by MCG

A private collection of rare European vehicles, many in barn-find condition, will be offered at the Classic Le Mans auction on July 2. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: The Buick Wildcat

Posted on June 11, 2022 by MCG

The adoption of the Wildcat name signaled an important shift in brand imaging for the Buick Motor Division at General Motors. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Wildcat, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for June 10, 2022

Posted on June 9, 2022 by MCG

Cadillac has unveiled its stunning Project GTP Hypercar, the endurance racer that will compete in IMSA and at Le Mans in 2023. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Engine That Put America On Wheels: 1909-27 Model T Ford

Posted on June 8, 2022 by MCG

The Ford Model T is famous as the car that put America on wheels, and a key element in its success was the remarkable engine. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Model T, Ford Motor Co., Henry Ford

As The Wheels Turn: A 1950 Chevrolet Film

Posted on June 7, 2022 by MCG

A family picnic is the setting for this entertaining lecture on automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for June 6, 2022

Posted on June 5, 2022 by MCG

Shelby American has produced a one-off Cammer Cobra with a polished aluminum body and an original 427 Ford Cammer V8. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: What Killed the Wankel Rotary Engine?

Posted on June 4, 2022 by MCG

Who or what killed the beloved Wankel rotary engine? Here’s the always helpful Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to lay out the problems in bullet-point form. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology

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