From 1967 through 1972, General Motors produced a massive 637 CID gasoline V8—not for racing, of course, but for use in big trucks and buses. Here’s the story on this cast-iron bruiser. Continue reading
Video: The Death of a Valve Spring
Valve springs are among the most highly abused components in a modern engine, road or racing. See what happens when they fail in this fascinating ultra-high speed video. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1965 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac launched the muscle car movement with the GTO in 1964, but it took some time for the marketing folks to pinpoint the target audience. See how the GTO was originally pitched in this 1965 commercial spot. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 20, 2017
Lotus has introduced a road-legal Sprint version of the Elise that weighs only 1,759 lbs thanks to a lithium battery, carbon fiber racing seats, and other weight-shaving features. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Now Cars: Marketing the 1967 American Motors Line
Model year 1967 was a turning point for American Motors, with complete overhauls to both the automaker’s products and image. Here’s the story, including an original AMC commercial spot featuring the Now Cars for ’67. Continue reading
From Airbus and Italdesign, Here’s Your Flying Car
Futurists have been dreaming of cars that can fly for nearly a century. With this concept from Airbus and Italdesign, the fantasy could move one step closer to reality. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 17, 2017
This rare 1938 Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor is expected to bring $165,000 to $200,000 at the Mecum Auctions Spring Classic sale in Davenport, Iowa. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading