The business of automotive design was undergoing tremendous change in the 1970s. This 1973 Ford Motor Company film explores some of the challenges. Continue reading
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The Car That Created Henry Ford: Secrets of the 1903 Model A
Before Henry Ford could put America on wheels, first he had to learn how to produce automobiles at a profit. With the 1903 Model A, he found his formula for success. Continue reading
New Day at Studebaker: the 1939 Champion
Intended to serve as a junior model, the Champion set the course for the Studebaker Corporation for years to come. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 10, 2022
Despite a 31 percent decline in deliveries due to supply chain issues, the Ford F-150 continues to be the best-selling vehicle in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Get Shorty: Cadillac’s Oddball 1961-63 Short Deck Sedans
No, it’s not a Photoshop or an optical illusion. From 1961 through 1963, Cadillac really did build a limited number of four-door sedans with oddly shortened rear ends. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 8, 2022
With a base price of $60,000, the Jeep Wagoneer is currently outselling the $90,000 Grand Wagoneer by a two-to-one margin. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Minivan Dreams: 1955 GMC L’Universelle
Introduced in 1955, GMC’s L’Universelle dream truck foreshadowed the Motor City’s minivan movement by more than 25 years. Continue reading