When the premium Frazer brand at Kaiser-Frazer was killed off for 1952, the Manhattan name was shifted over to the Kaiser line to survive for a few more years. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for May 9, 2025
This 1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C will be among the stars at the Broad Arrow Auctions Villa d’Este sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
Opening Night Dreams: The 1954 Lincoln Premiere Show Car
The Lincoln Premiere show car was designed to capture the excitement of an opening night at the theater, but it was the name that stuck around. Continue reading
A Minor Mopar Model Mishap: The 1971 Dodge Dart Demon
Chrysler products featured tremendous interchangeability among makes and models, but the parts swapping didn’t always work out to perfection. Continue reading
Last of the Big Ones: 1975-77 Plymouth Gran Fury
The 1975-77 Gran Fury was Plymouth’s last traditional full-sized car. And when it was gone, few shed a tear. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for May 5, 2025
Tesla is offering discounts and special loan rates on the newly revamped Model Y, signaling weak demand. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.
1939: Ford Finally Adopts Hydraulic Brakes
Change often came at a leisurely pace at the Ford Motor Company in the ’30s, but in 1939 the company finally embraced hydraulic brakes. Continue reading