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A Minor Mopar Model Mishap: The 1971 Dodge Dart Demon

Posted on May 7, 2025 by MCG

Chrysler products featured tremendous interchangeability among makes and models, but the parts swapping didn’t always work out to perfection. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Dart Demon, Plymouth Valiant Scamp

Last of the Big Ones: 1975-77 Plymouth Gran Fury

Posted on May 6, 2025 by MCG

The 1975-77 Gran Fury was Plymouth’s last traditional full-sized car. And when it was gone, few shed a tear. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler C-body, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Gran Fury

MCG Executive Briefing for May 5, 2025

Posted on May 4, 2025 by MCG

Tesla is offering discounts and special loan rates on the newly revamped Model Y, signaling weak demand. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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1939: Ford Finally Adopts Hydraulic Brakes

Posted on May 4, 2025 by MCG

Change often came at a leisurely pace at the Ford Motor Company in the ’30s, but in 1939 the company finally embraced hydraulic brakes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1939 Ford, Ford, Ford hydraulic brakes, Henry Ford

Righting Past Wrongs: The 1982 Buick Century

Posted on May 3, 2025 by MCG

On paper they weren’t so different, but the A-body Buick Century introduced in 1982 was a vast improvement over the X-body Buick Skylark launched just two years earlier. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Century, General Motors, GM A-body

MCG Executive Briefing for May 2, 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by MCG

The Ford Mustang GTD has beaten its own record at the Nürburgring by 5.5 seconds. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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The Ragtop Look: The 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupes

Posted on April 30, 2025 by MCG

The roofline of the 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe was carefully sculpted to mimic a folding convertible top, and the look was a hit. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, Impala Sport Coupe

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