When James J. Nance quit the presidency of Hotpoint Co. (appliances) to take over Packard Motor Car Co. eleven months ago, his old employers gave him a notable vote of confidence. Hotpoint’s parent ...

The gigantic Packard Auto Plant has been a 3,500,000-square-foot cancer in the heart of Detroit's Eastside since the brand shuttered the facility in 1956 — two years before the brand would also ...

During his day job, Travis LaVine labors away on cars of the past, transforming them into jewels for the show field. By his own estimation, he had a half-dozen gems from his shop at last year’s Pebble ...

One of America's leading luxury car manufacturers before World War II, Packard struggled to compete with the Big Three after production resumed in 1946. In 1954, Packard purchased Studebaker and soon ...

An iconic American luxury brand has resurfaced in a very unlikely place: the Netherlands. Packard, a nameplate that hasn't been used on a new car since 1962, now finds itself on a brand-new sedan.

America's premier luxury marque in the 1920s and 1930s, Packard emerged from World War 2 in excellent financial condition. However, several management mistakes and the inability to introduce a ...

Demolition of the long-vacant Packard auto plant in Detroit started Thursday as crews began tearing apart an already crumbling exterior wall of the massive structure. A demolition claw ripped and ...

DETROIT (AP) — Demolition of the long-vacant Packard auto plant in Detroit started Thursday as crews began tearing apart an already crumbling exterior wall of the massive structure. A demolition claw ...

Everything old is new again. Swing music is all the rage for hep cats and kittens, with its attendant zoot suits and blaring horns. Chromed and stainless kitchens with retro cooking aids are back in ...

When someone says "Packard," most people don't think of a hot rod. They most likely think of stylish behemoths of the `30s (think Clark Gable lending a helping hand to wife Carole Lombard on Oscar ...

This fascinating Ohio car museum draws enthusiasts statewide, with standout classics, photo-worthy displays, and real wow ...

When Packard finally cleaned up the design of its autos two years ago, it had a sleek, modern-looking car. All it lacked was an aggressive sales organization and a vigorous boss. At 65, veteran ...