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Dodge

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legal form Trademark of FCA US LLC
founding 1914
Seat Auburn Hills (Michigan) , United StatesUnited StatesUnited States 
Branch Automobile manufacturer
Website www.dodge.com

Dodge is a US car brand owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles .

history

John Francis Dodge
1933 Dodge DP Six
1958 Dodge Coronet

In 1901, John Francis Dodge and Horace Elgin Dodge moved with their brothers Dodge Bicycle and Machine Factory to Detroit , Michigan . Their ball bearings and other parts they produced were urgently needed by the still young automotive industry. They also designed parts for the early Oldsmobile .

In 1902 the Dodge brothers got together with Henry Ford , who asked for help in financing his own automobile factory. With the financing, the Dodge brothers enabled the start of the Ford Motor Company , they also manufactured parts for the early Fords and thus achieved mutual financial benefits.

From 1914 to 1927 the company was called Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicle Company . In 1914 the Dodge brothers started their own automobile factory. The first models were similar to the then famous Ford T , but had some improvements, such as: B. Electric starters (opposite the "T" hand crank) and became popular as mid-range vehicles. The new Dodge were a commercial success.

From 1917 Dodge also built medium-heavy trucks for the US Army in World War I and, after the end, also for civilian use. In 1925, Dodge was bought by the Dillon and Read Company for $ 146 million , the largest financial transaction in history at the time . Dillon and Read sold Dodge to Chrysler on July 31, 1928 .

The Dodge brand served the medium-priced segment between the other brands Plymouth and DeSoto and produced trucks and buses in addition to cars. When the oil crisis hit the USA in 1973, the models were too large and overpowered for buyers' needs, so that from then on models from the Chrysler brand were also sold, which only differed in details. After the merger with Chrysler, Daimler tried to establish the Dodge brand in Europe and began sales in 2003. The Dodge Caliber was sold in Austria and Germany from June 2006 . The brand was unknown to buyers in Europe, so large discounts had to be granted. In Mexico, Dodge started trying to sell the Trazo C , a sister model of the Nissan Tiida , under the Trazo sub-brand . Due to the low response, Dodge discontinued this brand again in the following year.

Since 2010

From 2010 the Dodge brand was repositioned. The successful Ram Pick-Ups division was spun off into the new Ram brand , which also adopted the brand logo with the well-known ram's head in the coat of arms. The Dodge Viper models were spun off into the new, independent brand Viper. From then on, Dodge models bore the “Dodge” logo with two inclined racing stripes, which were intended to symbolize the brand's sportiness.

With the takeover of the Chrysler Group and thus also of the Dodge brand by Fiat, sales of the brand on the European markets were officially discontinued, although dealers continue to import considerable numbers of vehicles from the USA themselves. These models include the Dodge Journey , Dodge Avenger, Dodge Grand Caravan , Dodge Magnum , Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger and also the neo-muscle cars Dodge Challenger R / T and Dodge Charger R / T z. Some with Hemi engines and full-size SUVs like the Dodge Durango and the Ram pick-ups. The Fiat Freemont is based on the Dodge Journey.

The new Dodge Dart (from 2013) in the USA has the same technical basis as the Alfa Romeo Giulietta . However, there are major differences between the two models from Alfa Romeo and Dodge, e.g. B. regarding the engine and the chassis. The models for Europe are also available with diesel engines , while the models in the USA are equipped with larger gasoline engines.

Brand logos

  • Dodge logo 1914 to circa 1925

  • Variant of the first logo. DB stands for Dodge Brothers

  • Variant from 1937

  • Family coat of arms and lettering, 1946

  • Family coat of arms and lettering, 1956

  • "Fratzog", 1962–1981

  • Pentastar 1966-96. This logo was also used by Chrysler.

  • Official brand logo since 2010 (USA)

  • Former logo for commercial vehicles

Models

Cars , sport utility vehicles (SUV), pick-ups and vans are offered under the name Dodge . The brand was discontinued in Europe.

Timeline

Timeline of Dodge and Ram models in the US since 1970
Type 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0
Compact class Omni
024 Charger Shadow neon Caliber Darts
Colt Colt
Middle class Darts Aspen Aries
400 600 Spirit stratus Avenger
Coronet diplomat Dynasty
Magnum Mirada
Full-size cars Monaco Monaco Monaco St. Regis Monaco Intrepid Magnum
Polara Charger (LX) Charger (LD)
Sports car Challenger Challenger Conquest Stealth SRT-4
Super bee Daytona Avenger Challenger
Charger viper viper viper
SUVs and crossovers Journey
Raider Nitro
Ramcharger Durango Durango Durango
Pick-ups Rampage Dakota Dakota Dakota Dakota
D-50 Ram 50 Ram SRT-10
D series R.A.M R.A.M R.A.M R.A.M 1500/2500/3500 1500
Vans Colt Vista
Caravan Caravan & Grand Caravan Caravan & Grand Caravan Caravan & Grand Caravan Caravan & Grand Caravan Grand Caravan
Vans Grand Caravan C / V Grand Caravan C / V Grand Caravan C / V Grand Caravan C / V Grand Caravan C / V Cargo van Promaster City
Sportsman / Tradesman / Ram Van / Ram Wagon sprinter sprinter Promaster
  • Based on the Talbot / Simca Horizon developed by Chrysler Europe
  • Identical to Mitsubishi
  • Identical to Mercedes-Benz
  • Since 2010/2012 under the Ram Trucks brand


    • Car models (incomplete, only until 1969)

    Model year Models
    1914 Model 30-35
    1915 Model 30-35
    1916 Model 30-35
    1917 Model 30
    1918 Model 30
    1919 Model 30
    1920 Model 30
    1921 Model 30
    1922 Model 30 , series 116
    1923 Series 116
    1924 Series 116
    1925 Series 116
    1926 Series 126
    1927 Series 126/124 , Fast Four 128/129 , Senior 2249
    1928 Fast Four 128/129 , J-Series , M-Series , Senior 2249/2251/2252 , S-Series , Standard 140/141 , Victory 130/131
    1929 DA series , DB series , J series , M series , S series
    1930 DA series , DB series , DC series , DD series
    1931 DC series , DD series , DG series , DH series
    1932 DC series , DD series , DG series , DH series , DK series , DL series
    1933 DO series , DP series
    1934 DR series , DRXX series , DS series
    1935 New Value DU series
    1936 Beauty Winner D2 series
    1937 D5 series
    1938 D8 series
    1939 Luxury Liner D11 series
    1940 Luxury Liner Deluxe D14 series , Kingsway D15 series , Luxury Liner Special D17 series
    1941 Custom D19 series , Deluxe D19 series , Kingsway D20 series
    1942 Custom D22 series , Deluxe D22 series
    1946 Custom D24C series , Deluxe D24S series , Regent
    1947 Custom D24C series , Deluxe D24S series , Regent
    1948 Custom D24C series , Deluxe D24S series , Regent
    1949 Coronet D30 series , Deluxe D24S series , Regent , Wayfarer D29 series
    1950 Coronet D34 series , Deluxe D24S series , Regent , Wayfarer D33 series
    1951 Coronet D42 series , Crusader , Kingsway , Meadowbrook D42 series , Regent , Wayfarer D41 series
    1952 Coronet D42 series , Crusader , Kingsway , Meadowbrook D42 series , Regent , Wayfarer D41 series
    1953 Coronet D46 / D48 series , Crusader , Kingsway , Meadowbrook D46 / D47 series , Regent
    1954 Coronet D51 / D52 / D53 series Crusader , Meadowbrook D50 / D51 series , Regent , Royal D50 / D53 series
    1955 Coronet D55 / D56 series Crusader , Custom Royal D55 series , La Femme , Regent , Royal D55 series
    1956 Coronet D62 / D63 Series Crusader , Custom Royal D63 Series , Custom Royal Lancer D63 Series , D-500 D63 Series , La Femme , Regent , Royal D63 Series , Royal Lancer D63 Series , Sierra D63 Series , Suburban D72 series
    1957 Coronet D66 / D72 Series Crusader , Custom Royal D67 Series , Custom Royal Lancer D67 Series , D-500 D63 Series , Regent , Royal D67 Series , Royal Lancer D67 Series , Sierra D67 Series , Suburban D72 Series
    1958 Coronet , Crusader , Custom Royal , Custom Royal Lancer , D-500 , Regal Lancer , Regent , Royal , Royal Lancer
    1959 Coronet , Crusader , Custom Royal , Custom Royal Lancer , D-500 , Regal Lancer , Regent , Royal , Royal Lancer , Viscount
    1960 Coronet Crusader , Custom Royal , Custom Royal Lancer , D-500 , Matador , Phoenix , Pioneer , Polara , Regal Lancer , Dodge Royal , Royal Lancer , Seneca
    1961 Coronet , Custom Royal , Custom Royal Lancer , D-500 , Lancer , Phoenix , Pioneer , Polara , Regal Lancer , Dodge Royal , Royal Lancer , Seneca
    1962 Custom 880 , Dart 330 , Dart 440 , Lancer 170 , Lancer 770 , Phoenix , Polara 500
    1963 330 , 440 , 880 , Custom 880 , Dart 170 , Dart GT , Phoenix , Polara , Polara 500
    1964 330 , 440 , 880 , Custom 880 , Dart 170 , Dart GT , Phoenix , Polara
    1965 Coronet , Coronet 440 , Coronet 500 , Custom 880 , Dart 170 , Dart 270 , Monaco , Phoenix , Polara
    1966 Charger , Coronet , Coronet 440 , Coronet 500 , Dart , Dart GT , Husky , Monaco , Phoenix
    1967 Charger , Coronet 440 , Coronet 500 , Coronet Deluxe , Coronet R / T , Dart , Dart 270 , Dart GT , Husky , Monaco , Monaco 500 , Phoenix , Polara , Utility
    1968 Charger , Charger R / T , Coronado , Coronet 440 , Coronet 500 , Coronet Deluxe , Coronet R / T , Coronet Super Bee , Dart , Dart 270 , Dart GT , GTX , Husky , Monaco , Monaco 500 , Phoenix , Polara , Polara 500 , RT , utility
    1969 3700 GT , Charger , Charger Daytona , Coronado , Coronet Deluxe , Coronet 440 , Coronet 500 , Coronet R / T , Coronet Super Bee , Dart , Dart GT , Dart Swinger , Diesel , GTX , Husky , Monaco , Phoenix , Polara , RT , Utility

    Truck, pick-up and SUV models

    RVs

    Studies

    • Dodge Model 30 Touring Car (1917)

    • Dodge D5 Series Coupe (1937)

    • Dodge Coronet (1967)

    • Dodge Ram 2500

    • Dodge Fantasticar (2007)

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    Motorsport

    Dodge was represented in the NASCAR factory until the end of the 2012 season and left the racing series as champions with Brad Keselowski ( Team Penske ). In the meantime, only a few privately used Dodge vehicles are used in the Nationwide racing series .

    Web links

    Commons : Dodge  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files