The business of automotive design was undergoing tremendous change in the 1970s. This 1973 Ford Motor Company film explores some of the challenges. Continue reading
The Car That Created Henry Ford: Secrets of the 1903 Model A
Before Henry Ford could put America on wheels, first he had to learn how to produce automobiles at a profit. With the 1903 Model A, he found his formula for success. Continue reading
New Day at Studebaker: the 1939 Champion
Intended to serve as a junior model, the Champion set the course for the Studebaker Corporation for years to come. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 10, 2022
Despite a 31 percent decline in deliveries due to supply chain issues, the Ford F-150 continues to be the best-selling vehicle in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Get Shorty: Cadillac’s Oddball 1961-63 Short Deck Sedans
No, it’s not a Photoshop or an optical illusion. From 1961 through 1963, Cadillac really did build a limited number of four-door sedans with oddly shortened rear ends. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for April 8, 2022
With a base price of $60,000, the Jeep Wagoneer is currently outselling the $90,000 Grand Wagoneer by a two-to-one margin. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Minivan Dreams: 1955 GMC L’Universelle
Introduced in 1955, GMC’s L’Universelle dream truck foreshadowed the Motor City’s minivan movement by more than 25 years. Continue reading