Pontiac won its first Daytona 500 in 1961 with legendary mechanic Smokey Yunick and veteran driver Marvin Panch. Here’s an excellent six-minute race summary. Continue reading
Chrysler’s New Twist: 1957 Torsion Bar Suspension
In 1957, the Chrysler Corporation separated itself from the Motor City herd by offering torsion-bar suspension in all its car divisions across the board. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 27, 2023
Nissan is considering a small electric pickup for the USA that could take some cues from its Surf-Out concept. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1966 Rambler Rogue
Here’s the sales pitch for the 1966 1/2 Rambler Rogue in an original American Motors spot. Continue reading
How the Corvair Almost Became a Pontiac
General Motors originally planned to produce the revolutionary Corvair in both Chevrolet and Pontiac flavors, with the Pontiac version to be called the Polaris. Continue reading
Video: The 1969 Fords Are the Going Thing
Check out this authentic snapshot of sixties pop culture as the Ford Motor Company’s own musical group, The Going Thing, pitches the Ford lineup for 1969. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for January 23, 2023
General Motors is investing $854 million in a new generation of small-block V8s. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading