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Sports Car Dreams: 1954 Cadillac La Espada

Posted on September 6, 2025 by MCG

Though it really wasn’t in the sports car business, in 1954 Cadillac produced a two-seat sports roadster for the Motorama, La Espada. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Cadillac La Espada, Cadillac, Ed Glowacke, General Motors, Harley Earl

MCG Executive Briefing for September 5, 2025

Posted on September 4, 2025 by MCG

The Honda Prelude returns this fall as a hybrid performance hatchback. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Brief Career of the Dodge Eight, 1930-33

Posted on September 4, 2025 by MCG

In 1930, Dodge got into the eight-cylinder business, but it didn’t remain there long as penny-pinching Dodge buyers favored the more economical sixes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Eight

What’s in a Name: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief

Posted on September 2, 2025 by MCG

Introduced in 1954, the well-equipped Star Chief held down a solid spot in the Pontiac lineup through the ’50s and ’60s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Pontiac Star Chief, General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Star Chief, Pontiac Straight Eight

MCG Executive Briefing for September 1, 2025

Posted on August 31, 2025 by MCG

The Ford EV SuperTruck has smashed the Corvette ZR1’s lap record at the Nürburgring.  Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Ford’s Super De Luxe Years, 1941-48

Posted on August 30, 2025 by MCG

What could be better than De Luxe? Super De Luxe, of course. Here’s a look at Ford’s premium models of 1941-48. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Super De Luxe

MCG Executive Briefing for August 29, 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by MCG

Ford is recalling nearly a half-million Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles to repair a brake fluid leak. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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