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Video: 1960 Chrysler, The Car of Your Life

Posted on May 5, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a colorful look at the Chrysler lineup for 1960: Windsor, Saratoga, and New Yorker.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chrysler, Chrysler

MCG Executive Briefing for May 5, 2023

Posted on May 4, 2023 by MCG

Ford is cutting prices on the Mustang Mach-E EV by up to $4000 and adding more power and range. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Secret Door: A 1961 Ford Styling Film

Posted on May 3, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a rare treat: A detailed look inside the Ford styling studios in Dearborn in 1961. There’s a lot to discover here—check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Alex Tremulis, Eugene Bordinat, Ford, Ford Styling Center, William Clay Ford Sr.

Wider is Better: The 1960 Jeep Wide-Trac Prototype

Posted on May 3, 2023 by MCG

If  the Brooks Stevens-designed Wide-Trac had been approved for production, the familiar Jeep pickup would have looked a whole lot different. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Stevens, Jeep FC, Jeep Wide Trac, Willys Motors

Video: Join the 1959 Oldsmobile Parade!

Posted on May 1, 2023 by MCG

Join the parade of dozens and dozens of ’59 Oldsmobiles in this original GM film staged in beautiful San Francisco. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Oldsmobile, Embarcadero Freeway, Oldsmobile

MCG Executive Briefing for May 1, 2023

Posted on April 30, 2023 by MCG

The state of California approved a plan to phase out diesel-powered medium and heavy-duty trucks in 2036. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: This is the 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on April 29, 2023 by MCG

Meet the 1980 Toronado, Oldsmobile’s flagship of personal luxury, in this original dealer film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado, General Motors E-body, Oldsmobile

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