Chrysler made plans to conquer the Indy 500 in 1953 with the hemi Firepower V8, but the scheme worked a little too well. Continue reading
When the Chrysler Hemi (Almost) Raced at Indy: The 1952 A311 Program
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Video: The 1980 Chevy Impala and Caprice are Right for the ’80s
For their first major makeovers since 1977, in 1980 Chevrolet repackaged the Impala and Caprice and declared them “right for the ’80s.” Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 27, 2025
A replacemenet for the Jeep Cherokee will arrive in 2026 with a hybrid powertrain. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Gremlin Reborn: The 1979 AMC Spirit
For 1979, American Motors transformed the quirky Gremlin into the Spirit with far more conventional styling. Continue reading
May 5, 1975: The International Harvester Travelall Says Goodbye
For the small but persistent market for sturdy, truck-based station wagons, International Harvester offered the Travelall, but its story ended in 1975. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 24, 2025
This 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K with bodywork by Sindelfingen will be offered at the annual Worldwide Enthusiast Auction. Get all the latest automotive news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: The 1979 Ford LTD is a New American Road Car
For 1979 the LTD went on a diet, losing 15 inches and nearly 500 lbs. Ford called it “a new American road car.” Continue reading