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MCG Executive Briefing for September 12, 2025

Posted on September 11, 2025 by MCG

Mercedes is pricing its AMG E53 Hybrid wagon well below comparable BMW and Audi wagons. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1985: Buick’s Biggest Year

Posted on September 11, 2025 by MCG

In 1985, Buick recorded its best year ever in North America, racking up just over one million sales with a surprisingly diverse product line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1985 Buick, Buick, General Motors

A Fortunately Forgotten Ford Failure: 1958 Ford-Aire Suspension

Posted on September 10, 2025 by MCG

In 1958, Ford jumped on the Motor City’s air-suspension bandwagon, but then quickly jumped back off. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford-Aire Suspension

The Greatest Engine of World War II: The Willys Go-Devil

Posted on September 9, 2025 by MCG

The title of greatest usually goes to the mighty aircraft engines of World War II, but our candidate is the humble Willys L-134, better known as the Go-Devil.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Delmar G. Roos, Willys Go-Devil, Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland

MCG Executive Briefing for September 8, 2025

Posted on September 7, 2025 by MCG

BMW officially launched the 2026 iX3 with 470 hp and up to 500 miles of range. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Sports Car Dreams: 1954 Cadillac La Espada

Posted on September 6, 2025 by MCG

Though it really wasn’t in the sports car business, in 1954 Cadillac produced a two-seat sports roadster for the Motorama, La Espada. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Cadillac La Espada, Cadillac, Ed Glowacke, General Motors, Harley Earl

MCG Executive Briefing for September 5, 2025

Posted on September 4, 2025 by MCG

The Honda Prelude returns this fall as a hybrid performance hatchback. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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