The 1977 LeBaron Turbine was the product of nearly 25 years of Chrysler research on gas turbine engines. But ultimately, the program reached a dead end. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for January 3, 2022
This 1969 Camaro factory cutaway show car will be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Too Many Edsels
Countless reasons have been cited for the spectacular failure of the Edsel, but there was one issue that, in hindsight, is painfully obvious: The product line was far too large and complicated. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 31, 2021
Rivian will delay production of its 400-mile long-range electric trucks until 2023 to focus on the 314-mile standard-range versions. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Phantom 1955 Fairlane Thunderbird
Join us as we explore the mystery of the oddball 1955 Ford Thunderbirds equipped with Fairlane chrome trim. Continue reading
What’s In a Name: The 1927-37 Studebaker Dictator
At Studebaker, Dictator seemed like a perfectly good name for an automobile for a time, but it didn’t age well at all. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for December 27, 2021
The Maserati Classiche division has introduced a vintage vehicle authenticity program, demonstrating the validation and support service with a 1969 Mistral 3700. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading