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MCG Executive Briefing for May 23, 2025

Posted on May 22, 2025 by MCG

With Chevy and Cadillac finding their groove, GM now has 15 percent of the EV market in the U.S. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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A Ponycar No Longer: The 1971 Mercury Cougar

Posted on May 21, 2025 by MCG

For 1971, the Mercury Cougar was transformed from a luxury-leaning ponycar into a  personal luxury coupe. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Mercury Cougar, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln-Mercury, Mercury

How the 1948 Willys Jeepster Was Born

Posted on May 20, 2025 by MCG

At low cost and fair speed, Willys-Overland transformed its all-steel station wagon into a sporty four-seat phaeton, and it sold in decent numbers for a short time. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Stevens, Delmar G. Roos, Willys Jeepster, Willys-Overland

MCG Executive Briefing for May 19, 2025

Posted on May 18, 2025 by MCG

The very first production 1953 Corvette will be featured at Corvettes at Carlisle in August. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1965: The Rambler Ambassador Grows Up, Once Again

Posted on May 17, 2025 by MCG

A complete redesign in 1965 restored the Rambler Ambassador to the full-sized class once again. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Rambler Ambassador, American Motors, Richard A. Teague, Roy Abernethy

MCG Executive Briefing for May 16, 2025

Posted on May 15, 2025 by MCG

Nissan plans to close seven plants and eliminate 20,000 jobs over the next two years. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Airstream to the Rescue: DeSoto for 1935

Posted on May 15, 2025 by MCG

When the radical 1934 Airflow drove buyers from the showrooms, DeSoto rushed the far more conventional Airstream into production for 1935. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Desoto, DeSoto Airflow, DeSoto Airstream

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