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MCG Executive Briefing for February 14, 2020

Posted on February 14, 2020 by MCG

At $4.98 million, this 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sports was the top-selling vehicle at the Bonhams Paris sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: The Rise and Fall of Cadillac

Posted on February 13, 2020 by MCG

Ask 10 enthusiasts where Cadillac went wrong, and you are liable to get 14 answers. Here’s one fair and well-reasoned disquisition from Business Insider. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors

Video: Teach Anyone How to Drive a Stick Shift in Five Minutes

Posted on February 11, 2020 by MCG

Learn how to operate a manual transmission, or teach others to master the often-intimidating process, with this simple and easy approach. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Manual Transmission

Video: Joie Chitwood Tortures the 1956 Chevrolets

Posted on February 11, 2020 by MCG

In this great old Jam Handy film, join Joie Chitwood and his team of expert thrill drivers as they beat up on the 1956 Chevrolet line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Joie Chitwood

Video: Drag Racing’s Wildest Rides of 2019

Posted on February 10, 2020 by MCG

As usual, the 2019 NHRA drag racing season provided plenty of nitro-fueled excitement and drama. Here are your edge-of-the-seat moments. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NHRA

MCG Executive Briefing for February 10, 2020

Posted on February 10, 2020 by MCG

At $2.19 million, this 1957 BMW Roadster Series II was the top seller at the RM Sotheby’s Paris sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Video: Buddy Baker Wins the 1980 Daytona 500

Posted on February 9, 2020 by MCG

After 17 years of trying, Buddy Baker conquered the Daytona 500 in 1980 with a dominating win in an Oldsmobile known as the Gray Ghost. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Buddy Baker, Datyona 500, NASCAR

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