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  • The Studebaker Hawk reached its high point in 1957 — and fell rather quickly
    July 30, 2026 14
  • 2026 Slate Trucks
    Automotive News’ Laurence Iliff puts away pom-poms for the Slate Truck
    July 28, 2026 14
  • When should U.S. automakers have begun producing a domestic subcompact?
    July 24, 2026 46
  • Ward Packard
    James Ward offers more nuanced take on Packard’s fall than other auto histories
    July 23, 2026 36
  • Budd XR-400
    The XR-400 wouldn’t have ‘saved’ AMC but it pointed in a useful direction
    July 22, 2026 6
  • 1965 Studebaker Cruiser proposal
    Car Life speculates about why Studebaker shut down its South Bend plant
    July 17, 2026 9
  • 1956 Lincoln
    The 1956 Lincoln’s styling proved to be a one-year wonder
    July 17, 2026 19
  • Internet problems reminded me of U.S. automakers in the 1970s
    May 2, 2026 1
  • 1956 Buick hood scoop
    Readers brainstorm ideas for future Indie Auto stories
    October 14, 2022 141
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