As the automakers adopted independent front suspension in the ’30s, some of the approaches were less than optimal—for example, the Baker Axleflex system. Continue reading
Swing and a Miss: 1934 Baker Axleflex Front Suspension
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MCG Executive Briefing for August 7, 2026
Sources say the next Chevrolet Camaro due in 2029 will have four doors. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Jet Smooth Luxury: The 1964 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala came to market in 1964 with redesigned exterior sheet metal and a new top line in its sales pitch: Jet Smooth Luxury. Continue reading
Launch of the Letter Cars: The 1955 Chrysler C-300
The 1955 C-300 sired an entire series of high-performance Chrysler 300 letter cars over the next 11 years, and they are still celebrated today. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 3, 2026
The federal government is launching a probe of 1.2 million Teslas for potential suspension failures. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
A New Kind of Motoring: the 1948 Studebakers
With a one year-old but still radical departure in exterior design, Studebaker described its 1948 models as “a new kind of motoring.” Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for July 31, 2026
Two of the five original 1963 Corvette Grand Sports will be featured at Corvettes at Carlisle. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading