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The Death of the Edsel

Posted on May 11, 2022 by MCG

T.S. Eliot predicted that the world might end “Not with a bang but a whimper.” That’s a fair description of how the Edsel finished up its unfortunate three-year career. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II

Oldsmobile Under Glass: The 1977-78 Toronado XS

Posted on May 10, 2022 by MCG

In 1977-78, Oldsmobile built a limited number of Toronado coupes with a distinctive rear glass design that hasn’t been seen from General Motors since. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobilie Toronado, Toronado XS

MCG Executive Briefing for May 9, 2022

Posted on May 8, 2022 by MCG

This unique 1937 Cord 812 with factory dual sidemounts has joined the collection of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Introducing the 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Posted on May 8, 2022 by MCG

Join us for a detailed look at Pontiac’s all-new, Euro-flavored 1973 Grand Am in this original factory sales film. Continue reading →

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Great Moments in Badge Engineering: The 2011-14 Lancia Thema

Posted on May 6, 2022 by MCG

Looks like an all-American Chrysler 300, doesn’t it? Nope. Through the magic of badge engineering, this is an Italian luxury sedan, the 2011-14 Lancia Thema. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Fiat Chrysler Automobile, Lancia Thema

MCG Executive Briefing for May 6, 2022

Posted on May 5, 2022 by MCG

Cadillac reports that the dual-motor, all-wheel driver version of the Cadillac Lyriq EV will boast around 500 horsepower. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Pickup Truck Dreams: The 1988 GMC Centaur Concept

Posted on May 4, 2022 by MCG

In 1988, General Motors took a look down the road at the possible pickup truck of the future and came up with this interesting but not terribly accurate prediction: the GMC Centaur. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chuck Jordan, GMC, GMC Centaur

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