By 1936, the original 1915 Cadillac V8 design was overdue for an overhaul. Its replacement was new and improved in every way. Continue reading
1936: Cadillac Gets an All-New V8
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MCG Executive Briefing for January 16, 2026
For 2026, the Mustang Shelby GT350 will be offered in both a coupe and a convertible. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
K-Car De Luxe: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron
The Chrysler K-cars were basic, practical transportation, but for buyers who wanted a little more there was a K-car worthy of Ricardo Montalban. Continue reading
Secrets of the Ford Toploader 4-Speed, 1964-73
In the ’60s muscle car era, the job of putting Ford’s Total Performance to the pavement was assigned to the Toploader four-speed transmission. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 12, 2026
Despite the loss of the federal tax credit, the Mustang Mach-E EV is outselling the gasoline Mustang. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Chrysler’s Not-A-Hemi: the 1955 Spitfire V8
In 1955 Chrysler introduced the polyspherical cylinder-head design for its Spitfire V8, a less-expensive alternative to the mighty but costly hemi. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 9, 2026
This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster will be offered at the Bonhams | Cars Scottsdale sale this month. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading