Necessity is the mother of invention, especially in wartime. Here’s one of the most unusual powerplants ever produced in the Motor City: the 30-cylinder Chrysler A57 tank engine of World War II. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading
Five Fabulous, Forgotten Cadillac Dream Cars
GM’s flagship Cadillac division has produced some noteworthy dream cars and experimentals over the years. Lest we forget, here’s a quick look back at some of the more unusual examples. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 17, 2017
Trading hands at $190,000, this 1967 Shelby GT500 was among the top five sellers at the Mecum Auctions Houston sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
One-Off Factory Fastback: The 1964 Comet Super Cyclone
Created for the ’60s custom car show circuit, Mercury’s 1964 Comet Super Cyclone was one of a kind. Here’s some backstory to the wild factory custom. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 14, 2017
Hammering down for a record $291,500, this 1961 Volkswagen 23-Window Microbus was among the top 10 sellers at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Unleashing the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon
At the New York Auto Show this week, Dodge finally unveiled its much-touted Challenger SRT Demon. What’s an 840-hp road car good for, anyway? Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis provides some explanation. Continue reading
Mid-Engine Corvette Prototypes: A Brief History
Mid-engine prototypes—and rumors and speculation about them—are a major part of Corvette lore. Here we take a quick look back at a few memorable examples. Continue reading