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
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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
Righting Past Wrongs: The 1982 Buick Century
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
MCG Executive Briefing for May 2, 2025
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.