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MCG Executive Briefing for January 31, 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by MCG

NASCAR has launched a whole new playoff system for 2014—if this format had been used last season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. would now be Sprint Cup champion. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.   -NASCAR photo via Getty Images

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Tested: the Blizzerator

Posted on January 30, 2014 by MCG

So… how’s your winter so far? Presenting the poleaxe, the naganita, the fauchard of snow and ice scrapers: the Blizzerator. MCG gives this premium tool a timely review.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Blizzerator

Formula One 2014: ugliest race cars in history?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by MCG

Truly, these are faces only an aerodynamics engineer could love. This year’s crop of F1 racers are among the oddest-looking automobiles ever built. Brace yourself as we go in for a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Formula One

Video: Tiny 45cc V8 with electronic fuel injection runs like a charm

Posted on January 29, 2014 by MCG

From the miniature miracle engine files: Here’s a handbuilt 45cc V8 (that’s 2.75 cubic inches, folks) using Megasquirt EFI—and it runs beautifully. Check this out.  Continue reading →

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Seven More Unusual Chevrolets From Around the World

Posted on January 28, 2014 by MCG

They wear bow ties, but they’re not from around here. MCG presents another fresh batch of Chevrolets that most Americans will never get to see.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet

MCG Executive Briefing for January 27, 2014

Posted on January 27, 2014 by MCG

The 2014 racing season is on. Bob Johnson’s Action Express Racing grabbed the overall win in the hard-fought Rolex 24 at Daytona. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   -Team Chevy photo

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Video: 1963 NASCAR Riverside 500

Posted on January 26, 2014 by MCG

Dan Gurney began his ownership of NASCAR at Riverside in 1963. This great short film shows all the action—check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Riverside

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