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Video: 1/5 scale model Merlin engine

Posted on January 8, 2014 by MCG

Just for fun, here’s a special version of an aviation legend. This Rolls-Royce Merlin was built in authentic 1:5 scale, and it runs like magic. Watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Rolls-Royce Merlin

Video: Watch the world’s most powerful snowblower in action

Posted on January 7, 2014 by MCG

With much of America locked in a bitter winter storm (and stuck in front of the computer) here’s a fun item: the world’s most powerful snowblower showing its stuff. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology

Six more forgotten Detroit-built cars

Posted on January 7, 2014 by MCG

As promised, here’s another group of obscure but interesting automobiles from the glory years of the Motor City.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

MCG Executive Briefing for January 6, 2014

Posted on January 6, 2014 by MCG

Chevrolet has set the list price of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 at a formidable $75,000, which includes a gas guzzler tax and a $995 destination fee. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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20 vintage hot rods you’ve never seen before

Posted on January 5, 2014 by MCG

Never published anywhere until now, here’s a big gallery of original hot rods from the early days—just as they were. Check this out.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods

Saturday Morning CarTune: I Can’t Drive 55

Posted on January 4, 2014 by MCG

The red rocker himself, Sammy Hagar, supplies this week’s CarTune, “I Can’t Drive 55.”

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Video: Crazy Canadians Build a Truck Out Of Ice

Posted on January 3, 2014 by MCG

Here it is: proof positive that winters in Canada are far too long. They built a truck from blocks of ice, eh. Watch this. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged Canadian Tire Ice Truck

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