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Six Good Places For a Small-Block Chevy V8

Posted on November 21, 2013 by MCG

The Chevy small-block is the universal V8—it’s been put to work in a fabulous variety of automotive applications. (Besides Chevrolets, we mean.) Here are a few.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Iso RIvolta, Small-Block Chevrolet

Video: Tiny miracle radial engine—see it built, watch it come to life

Posted on November 20, 2013 by MCG

Here’s another stunning work of art by Jose Manuel Hermo Barreiro: a miniature 10-cylinder radial engine. See it come to life in this short video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Models & Miniatures, Technology | Tagged Jose Manuel Hermo Barreiro, Patelo

MCG Executive Briefing for November 18, 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by MCG

At the LA Auto Show this week, VW will unveil a revamped version of its CrossBlue Coupe Concept with a 415 hp hybrid powertrain. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Five Cars That Built the Motor City

Posted on November 17, 2013 by MCG

MCG takes a closer look at a handful of automobiles that played key parts in transforming Detroit into the Motor City.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1902 Cadillac, 1903 Ford Model A, 1915 Dodge, Ford Model T, Hupmobile Model 20

Saturday Morning CarTune: Ol’ ’55

Posted on November 16, 2013 by MCG

Tom Waits, the songwriter’s songwriter, growls out this morning’s CarTune, “Ol’ ’55.”  Continue reading →

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More sedan deliveries

Posted on November 13, 2013 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage presents another big photo essay featuring the fascinating half-car, half-truck vehicles known as sedan deliveries.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged sedan delivery

Video — Need for Speed: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Six

Posted on November 12, 2013 by MCG

Because rubber was made to be burned, here comes the latest video madness from rally star Ken Block. It’s Need for Speed: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Six.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Ken Block

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