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1915: The Birth of the Dodge Brand

Posted on October 25, 2024 by MCG

Now more than a century old, the Dodge brand got its start in 1915 with the Dodge Brothers Model 30-35. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1915 Dodge, Dodge, Dodge Brothers, Horace Dodge, John Dodge

MCG Executive Briefing for October 25, 2024

Posted on October 24, 2024 by MCG

Dodge plans to test solid-state batteries in the Charger Daytona EV by 2026. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Stock Cars on Dirt at the DuQuoin Magic Mile, 1964

Posted on October 24, 2024 by MCG

See legends AJ Foyt, Parnelli Jones, and Joe Leonard battling in real stock cars on a real dirt track in this excellent 1964 color short. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged DuQuoin Fairgrounds Racetrack, Joe Leonard, USAC Stock Cars

Video: The 1961 Oldsmobile 98 has Accel-A-Rotor Action!

Posted on October 22, 2024 by MCG

Meet the 1961 Oldsmobile 98, now with Accel-A-Rotor Action and generous headroom for men with hats. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Oldsmobile 98, Oldsmobile, Roto Hydra-Matic, Slim Jim transmission

MCG Executive Briefing for October 21, 2024

Posted on October 20, 2024 by MCG

Dodge has released one more Hellcat-powered Durango special edition: the 2025 SRT Brass Monkey. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Cadillac for 1978—Enjoy the Cadillac Hour

Posted on October 20, 2024 by MCG

In this 1978 campaign, Cadillac suggested that the most enjoyable hour of your day is the one you spend driving your Cadillac. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Cadillac, Cadillac

A Minor Chrysler Calamity: The 1969 Recall Wheels

Posted on October 19, 2024 by MCG

Chrysler’s stylish Cast Aluminum Center Road Wheels for 1969 were all recalled by the factory, but somehow a surprising number of them are still around. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Chrysler Recall Wheels, 1969 Dodge, 1969 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation

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