The 1971 Plymouth Satellite arrived with bold new styling and an equally bold claim: Here was the lowest-priced two-door intermediate in the United States. Continue reading
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A Mercury for Misers: The 1956 Medalist
For the car shoppers of 1956 who wanted the prestige of a premium car without the costly premium features, Mercury offered the stripped-down Medalist. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 28, 2025
Hemi V8 power will return to the Dodge Charger in late 2026, insiders say. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
What’s in a Name: 1955 Ford Fairlane
While the names of many car models are often pulled out of thin air by the Motor City’s automakers, the Fairlane name is rooted in Ford family lore. Continue reading
Inside The American Motors Gen 2/Gen 3 V8, 1966-91
Engineered on a strict budget, the AMC Gen 2 and Gen 3 V8s powered AMC and Jeep vehicles from 1966 through 1991, well into the Chrysler era. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 24, 2025
After 63 years, Kenworth is ending production of its famed W900 semi-tractors. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
Video: The 1967 Caprice is the Grand Chevrolet
The most luxurious Chevrolet yet, the 1967 Caprice Custom was billed as “the Grand Chevrolet.” And fender skirts were back. Continue reading