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
Shop Video: Secrets of Metalworking With the Shrinker Stretcher
The shrinker stretcher is one of the more underestimated metal-forming tools in the shop. This excellent video by Lazze demonstrates a few important secrets of these powerful and flexible machines. Continue reading
Video: Studebaker Avanti Shatters 29 Records at Bonneville
See Andy Granatelli at the top of his game, going fast and making headlines, in this 1962 factory film featuring the fabulous Studebaker Avanti at Bonneville. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 13, 2017

This 1955 Ferrari 250 GT with alloy bodywork by Pininfarina was the top seller at the the Bonhams Amelia Island 2017 auction, hammering down for $2.227 million with fees. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading