In terms of automaking, the idea of using the same basic bones to underpin multiple car models — known as platform sharing — has been around a long time. There's a good reason for that, too: It can ...

The mid-1970s saw some changes that made this era challenging for muscle car manufacturers. The U.S. government — in its bid to control air pollution and improve fuel efficiency — rewrote the ...

Duramax LB7 V-8-powered G-Body 1978 Chevy Malibu was one of the coolest work-in-progress drag cars at Florida Truck Jam. Senior editor KJ Jones’ walk about the Florida Truck Meet’s show area and the ...

Chevrolet’s timeless 1978-’87 G-body (e.g., Malibu, Monte Carlo, and El Camino) was a natural evolution of the long-running A-body Chevy intermediates spanning 1964-’77. The all-new G-body was a ...

Having been to several Optima Ultimate Streetcar Challenge qualifying events as well as many autocross and open track events, I can tell you that a serious G-machine begins with a good set of tires.

During its short lifespan, the G platform was used to underpin some interesting GM rides that helped spark a muscle car resurgence in an era when performance was not a main focus for US carmakers.