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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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Video: Torture-Testing the 1961 Chevrolets

Posted on April 18, 2020 by MCG

See the 1961 Chevrolets tested to their limits and beyond in this entertaining General Motors film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for April 17, 2020

Posted on April 16, 2020 by MCG

Italian coachbuilder Touring Superleggera announced that its Maserati-based, ultra-exclusive Sciadipersia will be offered in the USA as a coupe or cabriolet. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Craig Breedlove’s 1964 Bonneville Crash

Posted on April 16, 2020 by MCG

See Bonneville hero Craig Breedlove miraculously escape disaster and live to joke about it in this awesome film detailing his 1964 crash. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Craig Breedlove, Land Speed Racers

Video: Building a Chevy LS V8 in Clear Plastic

Posted on April 14, 2020 by MCG

To beat the boredom, this ingenious home builder is creating a Chevrolet LS V8 in clear acrylic plastic. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged AWD Cutlass, Clear Plastic V8

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