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Righting Past Wrongs: The 1982 Buick Century

Posted on May 3, 2025 by MCG

On paper they weren’t so different, but the A-body Buick Century introduced in 1982 was a vast improvement over the X-body Buick Skylark launched just two years earlier. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Century, General Motors, GM A-body

MCG Executive Briefing for May 2, 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by MCG

The Ford Mustang GTD has beaten its own record at the Nürburgring by 5.5 seconds. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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The Ragtop Look: The 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupes

Posted on April 30, 2025 by MCG

The roofline of the 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe was carefully sculpted to mimic a folding convertible top, and the look was a hit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, Impala Sport Coupe

Forgotten Concept: 1968 Mercury Le Grand Marquis

Posted on April 29, 2025 by MCG

The 1968 Le Grande Marquis was created by Lincoln-Mercury to test a few novel and nifty ideas in vehicle design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Mercury Le Grand Marquis, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln-Mercury, Mercury

MCG Executive Briefing for April 28, 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by MCG

Slate plans to have its basic EV pickup in production in late 2026 with an entry price under $20,000. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Oldsmobile’s Reboot: The 1995 Aurora

Posted on April 27, 2025 by MCG

General Motors attempted to correct the trajectory of the failing Oldsmobile division with the premium Aurora, but things didn’t work out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora, General Motors, Oldsmobile

Ladies’ Choice: The 1955-56 Dodge La Femme

Posted on April 26, 2025 by MCG

In 1955, Dodge launched a brief and perfunctory campaign to market a car for women and called it La Femme.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge La Femme

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