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MCG Executive Briefing for February 14, 2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by MCG

2015-Ferrari-California-TThe 2015 Ferrari California T convertible/coupe hits the showrooms this fall sporting a 3.8-liter turbo V8 with 550+ hp. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Corvette Museum update: security camera video shows cave-in in progress

Posted on February 12, 2014 by MCG

National Corvette Museum Cave-inThis security video released today by the National Corvette Museum shows the floor collapse in progress, sending several historic Corvettes to their apparent doom.   Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged Corvette, National Corvette Museum

Sinkhole swallows eight cars at National Corvette Museum

Posted on February 12, 2014 by MCG

National Corvette Museum sinkholeA collapse under the floor of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky early this morning claimed eight historic Corvettes, museum sources report.  -National Corvette Museum photo Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged Corvette, National Corvette Museum

2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Spotter’s Guide

Posted on February 12, 2014 by MCG

Kevin Harvick Budweiser ChevroletIt’s NASCAR time again! The new Sprint Cup season kicks off Saturday night with the Sprint Unlimited race in Daytona. For your viewing convenience, here are all the driver/color/number combinations for 2014.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Sprint Cup

Video: alternative starting procedure

Posted on February 11, 2014 by MCG

rope starterNecessity—it’s the mother of invention. See how these Russian lads get this car started.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for February 10, 2014

Posted on February 10, 2014 by MCG

John Force Racing MustangAt the season-opening Circle K Winternationals, John Force set a new national ET record and notched his 139th career Funny Car victory. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  -John Force Racing photo     Continue reading →

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Video: How to drive on snow and ice, 1957

Posted on February 8, 2014 by MCG

winter drivingThis driver training film is over 50 years old, but the advice on winter driving is still amazingly solid today. Watch and be impressed—and maybe get a little education, too.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged winter driving

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