Brothers John F. and Horace E. Dodge began their illustrious automobile career by building transmissions for Ransom E. Olds of Oldsmobile. In 1903, the duo began producing drive trains along with other vehicle components and their brand was hired as a major supplier of auto parts for the Ford Motor Company. In 1914, the Dodge brothers built their own vehicle, Dodge Model 30, which became an immediate hit with consumers. The car was constructed with quality in mind and was said to be more luxurious, but similar, to Ford’s Model T.

Over time Dodge vehicles had gained a reputation for being high-quality and durable.  Because of this, the U.S. military bought and used them exclusively for battles fought in Mexico and France.

The Dodge brothers both died in 1920 without a knowledgeable successor to run the business. It was sold to Dillon, Read & Company, investment bankers from New York City, in 1925 and then in 1928, the company was sold to Walter P. Chrysler (of Chrysler) for $170 million.

The Dodge Motor Company began constructing vehicles again for the public in 1945 and focused on updated stylings in 1953. The auto company has consistently changed with the times by constructing cars people desire. The Dodge Ram, a pickup truck model, hit major success over the years and eventually split to form its own identity within Chrysler’s umbrella, Ram Trucks.  This was to separate their target markets, truck people and stylish-car people. Within the last few years, Dodge has reintroduced several of their popular muscle cars including the Charger and the Challenger to great success. Car buyers have come to expect quality from Dodge, and the brand continues to distribute well-built stylish vehicles into the market.

Current Models

2012 Dodge Avenger

2012 Dodge Caliber

2012 Dodge Challenger

2012 Dodge Charger

2012 Dodge Durango

2012 Dodge Journey

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

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