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Video: Studebaker Introduces Disc Brakes for 1963

Posted on April 12, 2016 by MCG

1963 Studebaker Avanti dirtIn 1963, the story goes, Studebaker was the first American automaker to offer disc brakes on a production car. Or was it? Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a brief look back at an important safety innovation.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Disc Brakes, Studebaker

MCG Executive Briefing for April 11, 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by MCG

Blue Train BentleyAt $522,500, this authentic recreation of Captain Babe Barnato’s famed 1930 Bentley Blue Train coupe was among the top sellers at the Auctions America Fort Lauderdale sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: GM’s 1956 XP-500 Free-Piston Car

Posted on April 10, 2016 by MCG

Often mistaken for a Firebird turbine prototype, or simply forgotten by many, this is the 1956 General Motors XP-500 free-piston car. Get the fascinating story here, including a video of the prototype in action.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged GM XP-500

Video: Assembling the 2017 Nissan GT-R Twin-Turbo V6

Posted on April 9, 2016 by MCG

GT-R CrankWe’ve got your engine porn right here. See the Nissan GT-R 565-hp twin-turbo V6 roar to life in this brief but fascinating—and highly instructional—video.

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Posted in Technology | Tagged Nissan GT-R

MCG Executive Briefing for April 7, 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by MCG

 

Tommy Ivo transporterDrag racing legend TV Tommy Ivo will celebrate his 80th birthday among his legion of fans with a special event at the NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California on April 16. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Pontiac Tri-Power Story

Posted on April 5, 2016 by MCG

LEAD TRI-POWERNothing looks more awesome under the hood of a classic Pontiac muscle car than the factory triple-carburetor system known as Tri-Power. Here’s the story behind the legendary setup.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Pontiac, Tri-Power

MCG Executive Briefing for April 4, 2016

Posted on April 4, 2016 by MCG

1911-Oldsmobile-Autocrat-SpeedsterSporting a mammoth 500 CID four-cylinder T-head engine, this 1911 Oldsmobile Autocrat will be among the star attractions at the Elegance at Hershey concours on June 10-12. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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