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MCG Executive Briefing for April 27, 2020

Posted on April 26, 2020 by MCG

R-Reforged will offer 19 matching pairs of Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage Twins in partnership with Aston Martin. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Bullet Birds: The 1961-63 Ford Thunderbirds

Posted on April 25, 2020 by MCG

With their pure, projectile-like styling, the third-generation 1961-63 Thunderbirds have become known as the Bullet Birds. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bullet Bird, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird

MCG Executive Briefing for April 24, 2020

Posted on April 23, 2020 by MCG

Ford has unveiled its latest factory drag car, a battery-electric Cobra Jet Mustang with 1,400 hp than can run the quarter-mile in the low 8-second zone. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Introducing the 1965 Ford Fairlane Line

Posted on April 23, 2020 by MCG

In 1965, the sensational new Mustang was eating up all the glory in the Ford lineup. but the intermediate Fairlane had something to offer, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Ford Fairlane, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Understanding BMEP

Posted on April 22, 2020 by MCG

BMEP—that’s short for Brake Mean Effective Pressure—is an important yardstick in engine development. Here’s Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to sort it out for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged BMEP, Brake Mean Effective Pressure, Engineering Explained

Video: Introducing the 1956 Oldsmobile with Jetaway Hydra-Matic

Posted on April 21, 2020 by MCG

There was plenty to crow about at Oldsmobile for 1956, including a new and improved Hydra-Matic transmission. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Jetaway Hydra-Matic, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for April 20, 2020

Posted on April 19, 2020 by MCG

Triton Solar is claiming 1,500 hp and 700-mile range for its yet-to-be-produced eight-passenger electric SUV. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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