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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

MCG Executive Briefing for July 26, 2024

Posted on July 25, 2024 by MCG

Porsche confirmed that the current Cayenne with gasoline V8 power will live on through 2030 alongside the EV versions. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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One of a Kind: The 1953 Buick Skylark Hardtop

Posted on July 25, 2024 by MCG

In 1953, Buick produced 1,691 Skylark convertibles and a single hardtop coupe, and somehow the hardtop survived to this day. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Buick Skylark, 1953 Buick Skylark Hardtop, Buick

The Stylist: A 1957 Ford Motor Company Film

Posted on July 23, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a deep, deep dive into the Ford styling process in an original 1957 factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, George Walker

MCG Executive Briefing for July 22, 2024

Posted on July 22, 2024 by MCG

At $1.46 million, this 1955 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing was among the top sellers at the Bonhams|Cars Goodwood sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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