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Big Muscle: The 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT

Posted on January 4, 2026 by MCG

With 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, the big Toronado GT was the most powerful machine in the Oldsmobile lineup for 1970. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile Toronado GT, Oldsmobile Toronado W34

Less is More: the 1967 Camaro Z28 V8

Posted on January 3, 2026 by MCG

One of the most potent of the original Chevy Small-Blocks was also one of the smallest: the 302 cubic-inch V8 in the Camaro Z28. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Camaro Z28, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Z28 302 CID V8

MCG Executive Briefing for January 2, 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by MCG

Analysts project that China became the world’s largest automaker in 2025, producing 27 million cars. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Hen’s Tooth: the 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible

Posted on December 30, 2025 by MCG

Any 1960 Edsel is an unusual sight today, relatively speaking, but the convertible is especially rare: Only 76 were produced. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Edsel Convertible, Edsel, Ford Motor Company

MCG Executive Briefing for December 29, 2025

Posted on December 28, 2025 by MCG

The six-cylinder Ram 1500 pickup has proven to be quicker than the more expensive Hemi V8 version. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Autodynamics: The 1957 Dodge Story

Posted on December 28, 2025 by MCG

For 1957, Dodge brought a new term to the automotive vocabulary: autodynamics. Let’s check out the cars and see what that was all about. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Dodge, Autodynamics, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Forward Look, Dodge, Swept Wing '57

Henry’s Other ’32 Ford: The Four-Cylinder Model B

Posted on December 27, 2025 by MCG

Henry Ford’s groundbreaking 1932 Ford V8 had a companion model, the Model B, and it proved to be a worthy successor to the popular Model A. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1932 Ford Model B, 1932 Ford V8, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

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