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Video: Shirley Muldowney’s First Top Fuel World Title, 1977

Posted on January 7, 2020 by MCG

Shirley Muldowney climbed to the top of the drag racing world in 1977, claiming her first NHRA Top Fuel world title. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NHRA, NHRA Top Fuel, Shirley Muldowney, Steve Evans

MCG Executive Briefing for January 6, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by MCG

Fiat Chrysler’s Ram pickup brand outsold the Chevrolet Silverado in 2019, racking up 633,694 sales in 2019 to Chevy’s 575,600. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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The Power to Fly: The Wright Brothers’ 1903 Engine

Posted on January 4, 2020 by MCG

When the Wright brothers set out to fly in 1903, there were no engines on the market capable of powering their aircraft. So they built their own, and it’s a remarkable design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Charles A. Taylor, Wright Brothers, Wright Flyer

MCG Executive Briefing for January 3, 2020

Posted on January 2, 2020 by MCG

The Fast and Furious movie franchise will be expanded into a video game called “Fast and Furious Crossroads” to be released in May. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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Volkswagen Beetle: The Last Mile

Posted on January 2, 2020 by MCG

To say farewell to the Beetle after 70 years in production, Volkswagen produced this heartstring-tugging video, “The Last Mile.”    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle

Video: The Dual-Clutch Transmission Explained

Posted on December 31, 2019 by MCG

Here’s a quick little video with a simple and elegant explanation of the dual-clutch transmission.    Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged 2020 C8 Corvette, 2020 Shelby GT500, Dual-Clutch Transmissions

MCG Executive Briefing for December 30, 2019

Posted on December 30, 2019 by MCG

The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction next month will feature a record number of top-dollar consignments, including 11 second-generation Ford GTs. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

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