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MCG Executive Briefing for February 24, 2014

Posted on February 24, 2014 by MCG

2014 Daytona 500 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Avoiding multiple wrecks, Dale Earnhardt Jr. led the final 18 laps to score a popular victory in the 2014 Daytona 500. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.        -Photo by HHP/RustyJarrett for Chevy Racing   Continue reading →

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Video: The infamous finish of the 1979 Daytona 500

Posted on February 22, 2014 by MCG

Few remember who won the 1979 Daytona 500, but everyone remembers the fistfight at the end. As an appetizer for this weekend’s Daytona classic, here’s a short video with crash footage and interviews of the combatants.  -photo courtesy NASCAR.com  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1979 Daytona 500, Daytona 500, NASCAR

Saturday Morning CarTune: Six Days on the Road

Posted on February 22, 2014 by MCG

Dave DudleyHe’s back—the truckers’ troubador, Dave Dudley, with “SIx Days on the Road.”  Continue reading →

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Video: Ferrari F1 pit stop perfection

Posted on February 21, 2014 by MCG

Ferrari F1 pit stop perfectionDon’t blink or you could miss the entire pit stop. It’s that fast.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ferrari, Formula One, pit stop

MCG Executive Briefing for February 21, 2014

Posted on February 21, 2014 by MCG

Lotus C-01Kodewa Performance Motorcycles has unveiled its Lotus C-01 superbike, sporting a 200 hp V-twin and a curb weight of 181 kg. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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More Cabovers With Charisma

Posted on February 20, 2014 by MCG

1954 GMC 5103Here’s another colorful assortment of the lovable trucks that are so ugly, they’re cute—the cabovers. See any of your favorites here?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cabover, COE

Video: Engines for Superbombers–inside the Dodge Chicago plant

Posted on February 19, 2014 by MCG

Dodge Chicago  Super FactoryIn 1944, the Dodge Chicago plant was the largest factory in the world under one roof, building giant engines for the B-29 Superfortress. This historic newsreel provides a rare look inside.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Dodge Chicago

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