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Chevrolet Gen 5 Small Block V8 revealed

Posted on October 25, 2012 by MCG

Pontiac, Michigan — Chevrolet has unveiled the Gen 5 Small Block V8 that will power the 2014 C7 Corvette. Here’s the first in-depth look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Gen 5 Chevy V8, LT1

Video: first lap at Circuit of the Americas

Posted on October 24, 2012 by MCG

It’s really on. The United States Grand Prix will indeed take place November 18 in Austin, Texas. Here’s in-car video of Mario Andretti in a Lotus 79 taking a ceremonial first lap of the brand new course.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports

First look: Chevrolet SEMA 2012 show cars

Posted on October 23, 2012 by MCG

Chevrolet has offered an early look at some of the show cars the brand will have on display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas next week. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News

Saturday Morning CarTune: Jeepster

Posted on October 20, 2012 by MCG

Today’s musical selection is the great 1971 T. Rex earworm, “Jeepster.”  Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune

Video: Greatest R/C car chase ever! What?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by MCG

Because you’re never too old to be childish, here’s another fun video featuring grown men playing with toy cars.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports

MCG Spotter’s Guide to the 1933-36 Fords

Posted on October 18, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a comprehensive guide that will show you how to identify the 1933 through 1936 Fords with all their ins and outs. We’ve rounded up scores of rare period photos, uncovered some unusual facts, and maybe even punctured a few popular myths, so come on along.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Car Spotter's Guides

Dan Wheldon remembered

Posted on October 16, 2012 by MCG

A year ago today in Las Vegas, the racing world lost Dan Wheldon.  Continue reading →

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