The Dodge car company was founded by brothers Horace Elgin Dodge and John Francis Dodge in 1900.
The Dodge brothers had previously worked in the bicycle and machine tool industries before starting their own company to supply parts and assemblies to the emerging automobile industry. They began by building engines and transmissions for several car companies, including Oldsmobile, before deciding to start their own car company.
In 1914, the Dodge brothers introduced their first car, the Model 30, which was a five-passenger touring car with a four-cylinder engine. The car was well-received and was followed by several other successful models, including the Dodge Brothers Six, which was introduced in 1915 and featured a six-cylinder engine.
During World War I, the Dodge brothers produced military vehicles for the U.S. Army, including ambulances and trucks. After the war, the company continued to expand, introducing several new models and opening new production facilities.
In 1928, the Dodge brothers passed away within months of each other, and the company was sold to the Chrysler Corporation. Under Chrysler's ownership, the Dodge brand continued to produce a wide range of cars, trucks, and SUVs, including the popular Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango models.
Today, the Dodge brand is known for producing high-performance muscle cars, such as the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat models, and is one of the most recognizable and respected car brands in the world.
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