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MCG Executive Briefing for April 21, 2025

Posted on April 20, 2025 by MCG

The $17,000 Nio Firefly EV has launched in China and will soon be headed to Europe. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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Last-Minute Engineering: The 1962 Dodge Custom 880

Posted on April 19, 2025 by MCG

Oops! When the 1962 Dodges were introduced, there was no full-sized model and dealers howled. So Chrysler engineers threw one together in just three months.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1962 Dodge Custom 880, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge

MCG Executive Briefing for April 18, 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 by MCG

This 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 will be featured at Worldwide Auctionees’ Auburn spring sale. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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GM’s Fabulous Rail Failure: the 1956 Aerotrain

Posted on April 17, 2025 by MCG

Despite its sensational jet-age styling, the General Motors Aerotrain was a spectacular flop. Here’s the how and why. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Electro-Motive, General Motors, GM Aerotrain

A New Chapter at Lincoln: The 1970 Continental

Posted on April 16, 2025 by MCG

The Ford Motor Company created an all-time classic with the 1961 Lincoln Continental, but eventually it was due for a replacement. The 1970 Continental opened a new chapter. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Lincoln Continental, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln

A Step Ahead of Tomorrow: The 1957 Chryslers

Posted on April 15, 2025 by MCG

For 1957, the Chrysler division featured dramatic Forward Look styling in four models, but the one most remembered today is the fearsome 300C.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chrysler, Chrysler, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Corporation

MCG Executive Briefing for April 14, 2025

Posted on April 13, 2025 by MCG

Kia confirmed that it will bring a mid-sized EV pickup to the USA. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing.

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