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Video: Four Turbos, 16 Cylinders, 12.3 Liters, 5,000+ Horsepower

Posted on November 9, 2017 by MCG

Michigan’s own Steve Morris has created a truly world-class supercar engine in the Devel Sixteen, which produces more than 5,000 road-ready horsepower. Here’s more, including a run on the engine dyno.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Devel Sixteen, Steve Morris Engines

Video: 1964 Ford Torino — Before the Mustang was the Mustang

Posted on November 7, 2017 by MCG

For at least one brief moment within the Ford Motor Company, the name Torino was considered for the 1965 Ford Mustang. Here’s the evidence in a rare and fascinating preliminary marketing clip. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Cougar, Ford Mustang, Mustang Torino

MCG Executive Briefing for November 6, 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by MCG

Finding a new home for $428,280, this 1903 Panhard et Lavassor Model B was the top sale at the annual Bonhams London to Brighton Auction of vintage cars and automobilia. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Engineering the 1979 Cadillac Seville

Posted on November 5, 2017 by MCG

In this original 1979 GM video, we get a great glimpse under the sheet metal of a noteworthy and well-regarded Cadillac, the 1976-1979 Seville.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Seville

Video: Gurney and Parnelli Duel at the 1968 Motor Trend 500

Posted on November 4, 2017 by MCG

Here’s the best four minutes you’ll spend today. Watch heroes Parnelli Jones and Dan Gurney battle in NASCAR sedans at the 1968 Motor Trend 500 at Riverside.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Dan Gurney, Ford, NASCAR, Parnelli Jones, Riverside

MCG Executive Briefing for November 3, 2017

Posted on November 3, 2017 by MCG

Following major renovations, GM’s Bowling Green, Kentucky assembly plant will resume Corvette production on November 6, but plant tours will not resume until 2019. Gt all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Torture-Testing the 1964 Studebakers

Posted on November 1, 2017 by MCG

Here’s a rare look inside the Studebaker Proving Grounds in South Bend, Indiana, as the 1964 models are put through their paces. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Proving Grounds

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