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Inside America’s Strangest Engine: the 1915-33 Willys-Knight

Posted on January 21, 2026 by MCG

It’s nearly forgotten now, but at one time there were thousands of cars on the road with engines unlike anything of today. Let’s look at the sleeve-valve Willys-Knight. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Uncategorized | Tagged Charles Y. Knight, John North Willys, Knight Sleeve-Valve engine, Willys-Knight, Willys-Overland

The Most Beautiful Thing on Wheels: 1949 Pontiac

Posted on January 20, 2026 by MCG

The Pontiacs were all new for 1949, but it didn’t change the brand’s image very much: a little more style and comfort than Chevrolet for a little more money. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Pontiac, Pontiac, Pontiac Chieftain, Pontiac Streamliner

MCG Executive Briefing for January 19, 2026

Posted on January 18, 2026 by MCG

Porsche rcorded its steepest decline in sales in 16 years for 2025. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Changing of the Guard: the 1953 Buicks

Posted on January 18, 2026 by MCG

For a single year in 1953, Buick offered both V8 and straight-eight models in its lineup. It marked the end of an era for the GM division and the beginning of another. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Buick, Buick, Buick Nailhead V8, Buick Straight Eight

1936: Cadillac Gets an All-New V8

Posted on January 17, 2026 by MCG

By 1936, the original 1915 Cadillac V8 design was overdue for an overhaul. Its replacement was new and improved in every way. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Cadillac, Cadillac, Cadillac 346 V8, Cadillac V8

MCG Executive Briefing for January 16, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by MCG

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 →

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K-Car De Luxe: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron

Posted on January 15, 2026 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler K-Car

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