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Video: Ernie Adams and his dwarf ’49 Mercury

Posted on February 27, 2013 by MCG

Prepare to be blown away. Here’s easily the most awesome automobile you’ll see today. Ernie Adams builds dwarf cars from scratch that are incredible in every way—and then he drives them. Here’s one of his recent jawdroppers, a ’49 Merc. Continue reading →

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MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1949 to 1951 Fords

Posted on February 25, 2013 by MCG

Hooray! It’s time for another thrilling episode of the MCG Car Spotter’s Guide! In this edition, we’re covering the Fords often credited with saving the company, the 1949 to 1951 models.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides | Tagged Ford

MCG Executive Briefing for Feb. 25, 2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by MCG

After blurry spy shots from the Toledo Jeep plant leaked out onto the internet,  Chrysler has released official photos of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee (above) that will replace the Liberty. See this news and more in today’s Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Daytona 500 Countdown: day zero

Posted on February 24, 2013 by MCG

It’s Daytona 500 zero day—the green rag is scheduled to wave this afternoon at 1:29 PM. This morning we take an informal look at the number zero in stock car racing.

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Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Sprint Cup

Saturday Morning CarTune: Drive My Car

Posted on February 23, 2013 by MCG

This morning’s CarTune: Sir Paul McCartney performing “Drive My Car” live in Quebec City in 2008. Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for Feb. 22, 2013

Posted on February 22, 2013 by MCG

Unveiled in 2011, the Volkswagen XL1 plug-in diesel hybrid concept can get up to 261 mpg, the company says. VW will display a production version at the Geneva Motor Show in March. See this news and more in today’s Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The Cliche RC Action Chase

Posted on February 21, 2013 by MCG

Hey, watch this. Here’s a great little video—a fresh take on the RC car chase genre, if you will—to add some much-needed fun to your day.

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