Dodge is a part of the Chrysler group but began in 1900 as the Dodge Brothers Company founded by Horace and John Dodge. The company was acquired by Chrysler in 1928 and became one of the brands sold under the Chrysler umbrella.
As part of the Chrysler line, Dodge offered models similar to Chrysler models at a lower price tag. However, it has traditionally been the mid-range vehicles offered just above Plymouth automobiles. Dodge mainly consisted of SUV’s and trucks through the 1980’s. After that they introduced minivans and sedans, but one of the most known offerings from Dodge is the line of RAM trucks. In 2011 the RAM was separated from the Dodge line and is now offered under its own brand name.
Dodge has survived multiple ownership changes and has proven to be a leader in the automobile industry regardless of ownership. The company stays focused on quality and design, the two things that have kept it going for more than a century.
