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Dodge history under Stellantis Group. Origin: USA. Status: Active. Founded by the Dodge brothers in 1900 as a parts supplier before becoming a full-fledged automaker in 1914, Dodge evolved into an iconic American muscle and truck brand now under the Stellantis umbrella.
Chronological Storyline (19 Milestones)
Jan 1, 1900 CE
Dodge Brothers Found Company
Brothers John and Horace Dodge established the Dodge Brothers Company in Detroit, initially manufacturing precision engine and chassis components for early automakers. #USA #Independent #PrecisionEngineering Source — Wikipedia:
Jul 17, 1914 CE
First Dodge Car Produced
The Dodge Brothers introduced their first complete automobile, the Dodge Model 30, which featured a rugged 35-horsepower four-cylinder engine and quickly gained a reputation for reliability. #USA #Independent #FourCylinderEngine Source — Wikipedia:
1915 Dodge Brothers Touring Car photographed at the Walter P. Chrysler Car Museum in Auburn Hills, Michigan, by Douglas Wilkinson for www.RemarkableCars.com Copyright 2006 www.RemarkableCars.com By The original uploader was DougW at English Wikipedia. - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Undead_warrior., Attribution, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3756202
Jan 14, 1920 CE
Dodge Brothers Pass Away
John Dodge died of pneumonia in January 1920, followed by Horace Dodge in December of the same year from cirrhosis, leaving the company without its visionary founders. #USA #Independent #FourCylinderEngine Source — Wikipedia:
Jul 31, 1928 CE
Acquired by Chrysler Corporation
Walter P. Chrysler purchased the Dodge Brothers company for $170 million, integrating Dodge as a mainstream brand within the newly formed Chrysler Corporation. #USA #Chrysler #Unibody Source — Wikipedia:
Chrysler World Headquarters and Technology Center By ajay_suresh - Chrysler World Headquarters and Technology Center, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=108578687
Jan 1, 1930 CE
Dodge Introduces Straight-Eight
Dodge expanded its engine offerings to include a smooth-running straight-eight engine in its premium models, marking a significant technological step up from its four-cylinder roots. #USA #Chrysler #StraightEightEngine Source — Wikipedia:
This classic car was exhibited and took part during ‘The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally 2014’at the Eastern Command Sports Stadium of Fort William, Kolkata. The route was Strand road, Esplanade, Central avenue, Bhupen Bose avenue, Shaymbazaar five points crossing, APC Roy road, Moulali, CIT road, National Medical College, Park Circus seven points, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Gariahat, Rashbehari Avenue, SP Mukherjee road, Hazra crossing, Ashutosh Mukherjee road, Exide crossing, AJC Bose road again Strand road and back to the ECS stadium. The rally was held at the morning on Sunday, 19 January 2013 at the ECS Stadium, where 175 entrants were registered with cars and bikes manufactured from 1906 to 1971. This one day festival usually takes place on the second Sunday of every January (but this time it is observed on third Sunday) in Kolkata since 1968 with full of period costume and cultural period pieces. This classic car is owned by Commissioner of Police, Kolkata and driven by Mihir Kanti Majumder. By Biswarup Ganguly - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31946725
Jan 1, 1953 CE
Hemi Engine Revolution
Dodge introduced its first V8 engine with a hemispherical combustion chamber design, popularly known as the Hemi, revolutionizing performance and durability. #USA #Chrysler #HemiEngine #NASCAR Source — Wikipedia:
Early Chrysler Hemi engine in 1957 Chrysler 300C. Photo by User:Morven at the weekly Garden Grove, California car show on Friday, May 21, 2004. By Morven - [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10576786
Sep 1, 1961 CE
Dart Compact Introduced
The Dodge Dart was launched as a compact car, offering a range of engines including slant-six and V8 options, becoming a massive sales success for the brand. #USA #Chrysler #V8Engine Source — Wikipedia:
Car Buffs' Breakfast Peter's On Lake Ripley Litchfield, Minnesota August 2017 After a tasty breakfast, Francis Kalvoda had arranged for tours of the Ferguson Collection and the Forbes Collection in Litchfield & Grove City. It looked like everyone had a lot of fun, so a big THANK YOU for the hosts for opening their doors and sharing their treasures with all of us. ***** <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/greggjerdingen/collections/72157631550277505/">Click here for more car pictures at my Flickr site.</a> <a href="http://dvs1mn.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow">Or here for my Car Crazy Tumblr site.</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DVS1mn" rel="nofollow">Or on Twitter @DVS1mn.</a> By Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA - 1966 Dodge Dart GT, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146072840
Aug 1, 1964 CE
Dodge Enters NASCAR with Hemi
Dodge officially returned to NASCAR racing with the 426 Hemi engine, dominating the circuit and forcing a rule change by NASCAR due to its overwhelming superiority. #USA #Chrysler #HemiEngine #NASCAR Source — Wikipedia:
Aug 1, 1966 CE
Charger Muscle Car Debuts
The fastback Dodge Charger was introduced, featuring a hidden headlights design and high-performance V8 engines, cementing Dodge's legacy in the muscle car era. #USA #Chrysler #V8Engine #NASCAR Source — Wikipedia: )
1969 Dodge Charger R/T photographed at the 2022 Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Finished in Black. By MercurySable99 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=123391000
Jan 1, 1970 CE
Dodge Challenger Launches
The Dodge Challenger was introduced as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, offering an array of massive V8 engines including the legendary 426 Hemi. #USA #Chrysler #HemiEngine #NASCAR Source — Wikipedia:
Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2015) at the 4th Cars & Rhythm Hirschaid 2022 By Ermell - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=185767172
Jan 1, 1984 CE
Caravan Minivan Revolution
Dodge launched the Caravan, pioneering the modern minivan segment and saving Chrysler from financial ruin while becoming a dominant family vehicle. #USA #Chrysler #Unibody Source — Wikipedia:
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan photographed in Clarksville, Maryland, USA. By IFCAR - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14417694
Jan 1, 1992 CE
Viper V10 Supercar
The Dodge Viper was introduced with a massive naturally aspirated V10 engine, reviving the brand's performance image and finding success in endurance racing. #USA #Chrysler #V10Engine #LeMans Source — Wikipedia:
Una SRT Viper GTS in classica livrea blu bande bianche By Patrick Corcoran - Flickr: 2014 Viper, CC BY 2.0 it, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=142138214
Jan 1, 2006 CE
Modern Hemi Charger Return
Dodge reintroduced the Charger as a four-door sedan equipped with the modern 5.7L Hemi V8, blending muscle car heritage with modern sedan practicality. #USA #Chrysler #HemiEngine #NASCAR Source — Wikipedia: )
2006-2008 Dodge Charger photographed in College Park, Maryland, USA. By IFCAR - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3828708
Apr 1, 2008 CE
Chrysler Joins Cerberus
Chrysler LLC was formed when Cerberus Capital Management acquired the automaker from Daimler, leading to a turbulent period for Dodge before the 2009 bankruptcy. #USA #Independent #HemiEngine Source — Wikipedia:
875 Third Avenue at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in East Midtown Manhattan. By Tdorante10 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68568768
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Fiat Chrysler Merger
Chrysler Group merged with Fiat S.p.A. to form Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), integrating Dodge into a global automotive conglomerate. #USA #FiatChrysler #HemiEngine Source — Wikipedia:
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles logo By Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57169417
Jan 1, 2015 CE
Hellcat Supercharged V8
Dodge unleashed the 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2L Hemi Hellcat V8 in the Challenger and Charger, sparking a modern horsepower war. #USA #FiatChrysler #Supercharger #NASCAR Source — Wikipedia:
Jan 16, 2021 CE
Stellantis Formation
FCA merged with the PSA Group to form Stellantis, making Dodge a core brand within the world's fourth-largest automaker. #USA #Stellantis #HemiEngine Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Demon 170 Last ICE Muscle
Dodge celebrated the end of the ICE muscle car era with the Challenger SRT Demon 170, producing over 1,000 horsepower on E85 fuel before transitioning to electric. #USA #Stellantis #Supercharger Source — Wikipedia:
2017 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack photographed at the 12th annual Street Scene Car & Custom Bike Show in Austintown, Ohio. Finished in TorRed. By MercurySable99 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=150611157
Mar 5, 2024 CE
Charger Daytona EV Era
Dodge introduced the new Charger Daytona, an electric vehicle platform, marking the brand's transition from traditional V8 muscle to modern electrified performance. #USA #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle Source — Wikipedia: )
A 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T photographed in Flushing, Queens, New York, USA By Kevauto - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164537081
