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The Magical New Way to Drive a Car: 1935 Hudson Electric Hand

Posted on May 18, 2021 by MCG

In 1935, there were no truly automatic transmissions on the market. But Hudson made an effort to offer the next best thing with a fascinating feature called Electric Hand. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bendix Hudson Electric Hand, Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Company, Hudson Terraplane

MCG Executive Briefing for May 17, 2021

Posted on May 16, 2021 by MCG

This 2013 McLaren P1, the first to be registered to a private customer, will be offered at  the annual Silverstone Auctions May sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Most Beautiful Thing That Ever Happened to Horsepower: 1958 Edsel

Posted on May 15, 2021 by MCG

Meet the two big new V8s for the 1958 Edsel in this original Ford Motor Company television spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Edsel, Edsel, Ford, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for May 14, 2021

Posted on May 13, 2021 by MCG

This 1960 Maserati 3500GT is expected to bring up to $225,000 in the Gooding & Company Geared Online auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Go Big or Go Home: Cadillac’s 500 Cubic-Inch V8, 1970-76

Posted on May 13, 2021 by MCG

Cadillac has been offering big V8 engines for more than a century, none of them bigger than the mighty 500 CID V8 of 1970-76.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac 500 cubic-inch V8, Cadillac V8, General Motors

NASCAR Goes High-Tech: Deep Inside the Next-Gen 2022 Race Cars

Posted on May 10, 2021 by MCG

NASCAR’s Next-Gen race cars for 2022 are sporting a fresh new look, but the most  interesting changes are under the skin. Let’s dive in for a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Ford, NASCAR, NASCAR Cup, NASCAR Next-Gen, Toyota

MCG Executive Briefing for May 10, 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by MCG

This rare 1933 Rolls-Royce Shooting Brake is expected to bring $80,000 to $120,000 in a one-day online auction this week. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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