By 1942, Chevrolet was the dominant force in the low-priced field, confidently boasting of its sales supremacy with the slogan, “It pays to buy the leader.” Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for January 26, 2026
The average price of a new vehicle passed the $50,000 mark last month, propelled by big-ticket luxury pickups. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Lincoln Class of 1955
At the Ford Motor Company in 1955 the Lincoln division was left behind, but maybe it was all for the best. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 23, 2026
Buick announced that the replacement for the Envision, currently imported from China, will be built in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Pride of the V8 Class: 1939 Ford
Sharp-nosed styling by Bob Gregorie and V8 performance made Ford a popular choice for American car buyers in 1939, second only to Chevrolet. Continue reading
Inside America’s Strangest Engine: the 1915-33 Willys-Knight
It’s nearly forgotten now, but at one time there were thousands of cars on the road with engines unlike anything of today. Let’s look at the sleeve-valve Willys-Knight. Continue reading
The Most Beautiful Thing on Wheels: 1949 Pontiac
The Pontiacs were all new for 1949, but it didn’t change the brand’s image very much: a little more style and comfort than Chevrolet for a little more money. Continue reading