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Video: 1971 Mid-Ohio Can-Am action

Posted on January 11, 2014 by MCG

We can’t relive the past, but we can revisit it now and then. Here’s some great action from the glory days of the Can-Am series at Mid-Ohio in 1971.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Can-Am, Mid-Ohio

Saturday Morning CarTune: Convoy

Posted on January 11, 2014 by MCG

Ten-four, Rubber Ducky. This morning’s CarTune is not just a song, it’s a genuine cultural artifact: the runaway hit of 1975, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall.  Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for January 10, 2014

Posted on January 10, 2014 by MCG

Kevin Harvick, set to drive a Stewart-Haas Chevrolet in 2014, was one of many Sprint Cup racers washed out by rain in testing at Daytona. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.   –NASCAR photo by Jerry Markland    Continue reading →

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Preview: 2014 North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 9, 2014 by MCG

It’s showtime. The 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit opens Monday with the customary two-day media preview. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the cars we’ll see.  Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Industry News | Tagged NAIAS

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 →

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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 →

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