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2017 Detroit Autorama Preview: All the Ridler Award Winners 1964–2016

Posted on February 23, 2017 by MCG

It’s nearly here! The 2017 Detroit Autorama happens this coming weekend, February 24-26, at Cobo Center. Here’s a preview, including a gallery with all the Ridler Award winners from 1964 through 2016. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Ridler Award

Video: Hamburg’s Amphibious Riverbus

Posted on February 23, 2017 by MCG

Amphibious vehicles are hardly new, but we thought this one was worth a closer look. Meet the Hafencity Riverbus, which carries sightseers through the roads and waters of Hamburg, Germany. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Haffencity Riverbus

Inside the Chevy 409 V8

Posted on February 21, 2017 by MCG

1962-chevrolet-409-409-hpThe 409 V8 may be a dead end in the Chevrolet high-performance story, but it’s a fascinating one, and more than worthy of a closer look. Here’s the lowdown on a nearly forgotten engine.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet 409

MCG Executive Briefing for February 20, 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by MCG

This 1938 Bentley by Partout is one of five aerodynamic coupes from the collection of Arturo and Deborah Keller that will be on display at the Concours d’Elegance of America in July. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Inside the 2017 NASCAR Chassis

Posted on February 18, 2017 by MCG

The 2017 NASCAR season begins this weekend—a perfect time to check out the changes to the Monster Energy Cup Series chassis this year, mainly in the interest of driver safety. Here’s the lowdown. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NASCAR, NASCAR Chassis

MCG Executive Briefing for February 17, 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017 by MCG

Part of the Orin Smith collection, this unique 1950 Allard K1/2 is set to cross the block with no reserve at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island sale on March 10-11. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Sixties Sensation: The 1968 Dodge Daroo I Show Car

Posted on February 15, 2017 by MCG

In the late ’60s, the wild Barris-created Daroo I generated loads of attention for Dodge on the custom car show circuit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Daroo I, Dodge, George Barris

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