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Video: NASCAR’S Wackiest Moment

Posted on June 22, 2014 by MCG

Talladega 1986 pace car incidentThis is not a scene from a Hal Needham movie. This really happened: At Talladega in 1986, a drunken race fan commandeered the pace car and led police on a 100-mph joy ride. Roll the video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Talladega stolen pace car

MCG Executive Briefing for June 20, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by MCG

Action Express Coyote ChevroletThe Action Express Coyote-Chevrolet was among the entries testing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course Thursday to prepare for the Brickyard Grand Prix in July. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.   -IMS photo by Chris Owens  Continue reading →

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Video: presenting the all-new 1949 Ford

Posted on June 19, 2014 by MCG

1949 Ford Station Wagon  greenThis original Ford sales film provides a fascinating look at the all-new 1949 model line. Check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Ford

EyesOn Design 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by MCG

1947 Buick Super Estate Bob MachacekEyesOn Design for 2014 featured another full field of breathtaking automobiles. Here’s a brief report and a big photo gallery.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Events | Tagged EyesOn Design

MCG Executive Briefing for June 16, 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by MCG

1971 Hemi CudaA rare 1971 ‘Cuda Hemi four-speed convertible hammered down for a record $3.5 million at the Mecum Seattle auction. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Greenfield Village Motor Muster 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by MCG

1948 Ford F-1 Pickup Jeffrey WeichartPresenting one of the Motor City’s most popular car shows: the annual Motor Muster at Greenfield Village. Here’s a photo tour of this year’s event. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Greenfield Village, Motor Muster

Video: The Incredible Five-Second Fan Belt Change

Posted on June 14, 2014 by MCG

fan beltHere’s an Internet classic: How to change the fan belt on a Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle. In five seconds. With the engine running. Watch this—and don’t blink or you’ll miss it.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Volkswagen Beetle

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