In the ’60s muscle car era, the job of putting Ford’s Total Performance to the pavement was assigned to the Toploader four-speed transmission. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for January 12, 2026
Despite the loss of the federal tax credit, the Mustang Mach-E EV is outselling the gasoline Mustang. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Chrysler’s Not-A-Hemi: the 1955 Spitfire V8
In 1955 Chrysler introduced the polyspherical cylinder-head design for its Spitfire V8, a less-expensive alternative to the mighty but costly hemi. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 9, 2026
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster will be offered at the Bonhams | Cars Scottsdale sale this month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: The 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
In 1949, Lincoln welcomed a new flagship model, the Cosmopolitan, but its stay at the top of the line was short-lived. Continue reading
The Studebaker Class of 1964
There were notable changes at Studebaker for the 1964 model year, but they weren’t all for the better. It was the final year of production in the United States. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 5, 2026
Tesla delivered 1.64 million cars in 2025, an 8.6 percent decline from last year. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading