Does the Plymouth car company still exist?

No. The Plymouth automobile brand was discontinued in 2001 and has not been revived. The corporate parent that owned Plymouth persists, now as part of Stellantis, but Plymouth itself is not an active car marque.

Origins and Milestones

Here are major milestones that defined Plymouth's arc from its 1928 founding to its 2001 discontinuation.

• 1928: Plymouth founded by the Chrysler Corporation as a value-priced brand aimed at broad, affordable American motoring.


• 1930s–1950s: Expanded model lineup and enduring nameplates such as Belvedere and Fury; built a reputation for practical, affordable cars.


• 1960s: Gained fame with performance-oriented models like the Barracuda (1964) and the Road Runner (1968), cementing Plymouth's muscle-car niche.


• 1980s: Shift to the K-car platform; introduction of popular minivans such as the Plymouth Voyager (1984) that helped Chrysler stabilize sales.


• 1990s: Modern compact and mid-size cars with the Neon (1994); the limited-edition Plymouth Prowler (1997–2000) showcased retro styling.


• 2001: The Plymouth brand was discontinued as Chrysler reorganized its lineup; remaining models were rebranded under Dodge or eliminated.

The sequence of these milestones shows how Plymouth rose as a value brand, adapted to changing markets, and ultimately was retired as a standalone marque.

What happened after discontinuation

After Plymouth's end, the company restructured and focused on other brands; here is a brief look at the post-discontinuation period.

• 2001: Plymouth brand officially retired; dealership networks were gradually consolidated into Dodge and other Chrysler brands.


• 2009: Chrysler filed for bankruptcy and underwent a government-facilitated restructuring; no plan to revive Plymouth emerged at that time.


• 2010s–2020s: Chrysler (later Stellantis) maintained a roster of brands—Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM—with no Plymouth revival announced or pursued.


• Today: There are no new Plymouth vehicles; the name persists primarily in historical records, museums, and the collector market for enthusiasts.

While the corporate parent continues to exist, Plymouth itself remains an inactive brand, with no current plans to reintroduce it as a marketed vehicle line.

Current status and legacy

For fans, researchers, and collectors, Plymouth's legacy endures in classic cars, automotive museums, and the nostalgia of a distinct era in American motoring. The brand is studied as a case of a once-prominent marque that defined value-focused performance and family transport, yet could not sustain itself in a rapidly consolidating industry.

Summary

Plymouth is not an active car brand. Founded in 1928 as Chrysler's value-oriented marque, it produced notable models through the 1960s and beyond before being discontinued in 2001. Since then, Chrysler—now part of Stellantis—has not revived Plymouth, leaving the name primarily in automotive history, collections, and scholarly study rather than showroom floors.

What is the oldest car still running?

The oldest car still running is the 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trépardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, nicknamed "La Marquise". This steam-powered vehicle, which took 45 minutes to build up steam, can reach a top speed of 38 mph. It can also travel 20 miles on a 40-gallon tank of water.
 

• Manufacturer: De Dion, Bouton et Trépardoux
• Year built: 1884
• Fuel: Coal, wood, and paper
• Top speed: 38 mph (61 km/h)
• Seating: Four passengers
• Special features: Single driver-cum-stoker operation
• Note: It has competed in the world's first car race and was the oldest car in the 1996 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

The 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trépardoux is considered the oldest running automobile in the world as of 2011, according to the Guinness World Records.

What is the crappiest car ever?

There is no single "worst car made" as different lists consider different factors, but many sources cite the Yugo GV, AMC Gremlin, Chevy Chevette, and Ford Pinto as strong contenders due to issues like poor build quality, safety concerns, and unreliable performance. Other frequently mentioned cars include the Bricklin SV1, Trabant, and DeLorean DMC-12.
 
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• Yugo GV: Often cited for being cheaply made, unsafe, and unreliable. 
• AMC Gremlin: Widely considered unattractive and poorly built. 
• Chevy Chevette: Faced criticism for its poor construction and use of outdated technology due to cost-cutting measures. 
• Ford Pinto: Notorious for its fuel tank design, which could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. 
• Bricklin SV1: Featured "gull-wing" doors, but had poor build quality and a variety of electrical issues. 
• Trabant: A symbol of East German engineering, the Trabant was slow, uncomfortable, and made with a plastic-like material called Duroplast that was prone to rust. 
• DeLorean DMC-12: Known for its stainless steel body and gull-wing doors, but was underpowered and unreliable, and the company went bankrupt shortly after production ended. 

Why did they stop making Plymouth?

Plymouth went out of business due to a combination of factors including a lack of product differentiation from Chrysler's other brands, declining sales, and the parent company's strategic decision to discontinue the brand to streamline operations and focus on higher-profit models. The brand had lost its unique identity by the 1990s, and Chrysler's parent company, DaimlerChrysler, saw the brand as a non-contributor to its global growth strategy. 
Key reasons for Plymouth's demise

• Lack of a unique identity: By the 1990s, Plymouth models often had no unique features and were frequently just rebadged versions of Dodge or Chrysler vehicles. This made it difficult for consumers to differentiate it from its sister brands. 
• Declining sales: Plymouth's sales and market share dropped significantly over the years, particularly in the 1990s. The brand was not able to maintain its customer base. 
• Struggles with product lineup: The brand struggled with innovation and a focus on research and development. The introduction of the PT Cruiser as a Chrysler model, instead of a Plymouth, also made the brand seem irrelevant to some. 
• Strategic shift by Chrysler: In an effort to cut costs and increase profits, DaimlerChrysler decided to consolidate its brands. As a result, Plymouth was phased out at the end of the 2001 model year. 
• Focus on higher-margin brands: The company chose to stop marketing the Plymouth brand and instead focused its resources on the higher-profit Dodge and Chrysler brands. 

Are Plymouth automobiles still made?

Plymouth cars were marketed primarily in the United States. The brand was withdrawn from the marketplace in 2001. The Plymouth models that were produced up until then were either discontinued or rebranded as Chrysler or Dodge.