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  1. November 14, 1914

    First Dodge Brothers car completed

    The first car built by Dodge Brothers left the plant on 14 November 1914.

  2. 1920

    Deaths of John and Horace Dodge

    Both founders of Dodge Brothers died in 1920: John Dodge in January and Horace Dodge in December.

  3. 1925

    Dodge Brothers sold to New York bankers

    In 1925 the Dodge Brothers company was sold to a group of New York bankers.

  4. 1928

    Walter Chrysler purchases Dodge Brothers

    Walter Chrysler purchased Dodge Brothers in 1928, bringing Dodge into Chrysler.

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Dodge Neon History: Economy Car, Sport Compact and SRT-4

Guide · October 11, 2026

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Questions to Ask a Dodge Seller

Guide · October 11, 2026

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Dodge Viper V10 Evolution: Engineering Across Generations

Technical · October 11, 2026

Illustrated comparison of Dodge Charger rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and performance variants.

Dodge Charger Drivetrains Explained: RWD, AWD, and Performance Variants

Technical · October 11, 2026

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