Simulated woodgrain: Is there anything it can’t do? At Mercury in 1968, it wasn’t just for station wagons. Convertibles and hardtops could have it, too. Continue reading
Ahoy, Polloi: The Yacht Deck Mercury Park Lane
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MCG Executive Briefing for August 14, 2026
A new exhibit at the Savoy Automobile Museum called National Treasures includes Ed Roth’s Beatnik Bandit. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
More Than a Touch of Tomorrow: The 1954 Oldsmobiles
Oldsmobile declared it was reaching into the future with its larger, restyled, and more powerful 1954 lineup. Continue reading
1951 Fordomatic: Ford’s First Successful Automatic Transmission
Ford introduced the Fordomatic automatic transmission in 1951, and its sound basic design served the company well for years. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for August 10, 2026
Volkswagen is reportedly planning to produce a pickup truck for the United States. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Swing and a Miss: 1934 Baker Axleflex Front Suspension
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
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