For their first major makeovers since 1977, in 1980 Chevrolet repackaged the Impala and Caprice and declared them “right for the ’80s.” Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for January 27, 2025
A replacemenet for the Jeep Cherokee will arrive in 2026 with a hybrid powertrain. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Gremlin Reborn: The 1979 AMC Spirit
For 1979, American Motors transformed the quirky Gremlin into the Spirit with far more conventional styling. Continue reading
May 5, 1975: The International Harvester Travelall Says Goodbye
For the small but persistent market for sturdy, truck-based station wagons, International Harvester offered the Travelall, but its story ended in 1975. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 24, 2025
This 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K with bodywork by Sindelfingen will be offered at the annual Worldwide Enthusiast Auction. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: The 1979 Ford LTD is a New American Road Car
For 1979 the LTD went on a diet, losing 15 inches and nearly 500 lbs. Ford called it “a new American road car.” Continue reading
Chrysler Hits a Home Run: The 1970 Plymouth Duster
No one was more surprised than Chrysler executives when the 1970 Plymouth Duster became a runaway best seller. Continue reading