After a three-year hiatus, in 1964 the El Camino returned to the Chevrolet lineup, this time based on the intermediate-sized Chevelle platform. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for December 22, 2023
Honda is recalling 4.5 million cars from 2017-2020 to replace defective fuel pumps. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Mercury Moves Uptown: The 1955 Montclair
Mercury moved upmarket for 1955 with a new top-of-the-line model called the Montclair, and the top may have been the greatest attraction. Continue reading
Under the Hood of the 1951 GM LeSabre Dream Car
GM/s most famous dream car, the 1951 LeSabre, has an equally remarkable engine under the hood: an experirmental V8 with a bunch of exotic features. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 18, 2023
GM has issued a stop-sale notice and recall for some 2024 Silverados and Sierras with cracked roof panels. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
How it Works: Ford Twin I-Beam Suspension
In 1965, Ford introduced a novel and interesting independent front suspension for trucks known as the Twin I-Beam. Here’s how it works. Continue reading
1950: The Birth of the Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1950 Chevy Bel Air brought an exciting new body style and a model name that would stay with the brand for decades. Continue reading