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Chevrolet’s First New Postwar Cars: 1949 Fleetline and Styleline

Posted on August 3, 2024 by MCG

Chevrolet was in no hurry to introduce its first post-World War II car, but consumers decided the wait was worth it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Fleetline, Chevrolet Styleline

MCG Executive Briefing for August 2, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024 by MCG

The 2025 Ford Maverick rolls out with a revised front end, a larger viewscreen, and a lowered street-performance model called the Lobo. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Honey, We Shrank the Caddy: The Radically Downsized 1979 Eldorado

Posted on July 31, 2024 by MCG

For 1979, Cadillac introduced a dramatically downsized Eldorado, and traditional luxury car buyers were receptive to the smaller package. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac, Cadillac Eldorado

Video: For 1988, the Great American Road Belongs to Buick

Posted on July 30, 2024 by MCG

At GM’s oldest car division, the sales pitch for 1988 was “the great American road belongs to Buick.” Here’s what the brand had to offer that year. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1988 Buick, Buick, Buick Reatta

MCG Executive Briefing for July 29, 2024

Posted on July 28, 2024 by MCG

Stellantis says it is prepared to kill off its struggling brands and Maserati is said to be a leading candidate. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Lincoln Tests the Luxury Pickup Market: the 1998 Blackwood Concept

Posted on July 28, 2024 by MCG

Lincoln first dipped a toe into luxury pickup waters in 1998 with the Blackwood concept, closely based on the wildly successful Ford F-150. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln Blackwood Conecpt

Video: 1954 Chryslers on the New Jersey Turnpike

Posted on July 27, 2024 by MCG

Learn why the New Jersey State Police chose 1954 Chryslers to patrol the brand new New Jersey Turnpike in this original Chrysler reel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Chrysler, Chrysler, Chrysler FirePower V8, Chrysler Hemi

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