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MCG Executive Briefing for February 27, 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 by MCG

This stately 1911 Pierce-Arrow Model 48 Touring, a concours winner, will be among the featured attractions at the 2017 Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 9. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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Video: Tiny 10 Cubic-Inch V12 runs 8,500 RPM

Posted on February 26, 2017 by MCG

This teeny, tiny V12 from Austria displaces less than 10 cubic inches, but it roars like a big one. Check out the video and construction details here.
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Posted in Technology | Tagged Miniature V12 engine

Pirelli Great 8 Chosen at the 2017 Detroit Autorama

Posted on February 24, 2017 by MCG

Straight from the show floor at Cobo Center, here are the Pirelli Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at the 2017 Detroit Autorama. They’ve selected a fascinating assortment of cars this year—please check them out. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Events, Hot Rods | Tagged Detroit Autorama, Pirelli Great 8, Ridler Award

MCG Executive Briefing for February 24, 2017

Posted on February 24, 2017 by MCG

A 1949 Aston Martin DB2 prototype driven by company owner David Brown is expected to bring up to $2.2 million at the Gooding & Company Amelia Island sale on March 10. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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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 →

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