Who owned Dodge before Stellantis?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) owned Dodge immediately before Stellantis. Dodge’s ownership path spans from the Dodge brothers to Chrysler, then to DaimlerChrysler, onward through Chrysler Group under Fiat, and finally to Stellantis with the 2021 merger.
To understand the question in context, Dodge began as the Dodge Brothers Company and later became part of Chrysler in 1928. The brand then rode through several corporate restructurings: Chrysler’s merger into DaimlerChrysler in 1998, the post-bankruptcy reorganization of Chrysler into Chrysler Group LLC with Fiat taking a stake, the 2014 formation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and the 2021 creation of Stellantis from FCA and PSA Group. The current owner, Stellantis, encompasses a lineage that includes all prior owners.
A concise ownership timeline
Below is a brief timeline of the major owners who have controlled the Dodge brand over the years.
- 1928: Chrysler Corporation acquires the Dodge Brothers Company; Dodge becomes part of Chrysler.
- 1998: Chrysler merges with Daimler-Benz to form DaimlerChrysler AG; Dodge remains a Chrysler brand within the group.
- 2009–2014: Chrysler Group LLC reorganizes after bankruptcy; Fiat S.p.A. takes a stake and gradually increases control (ultimately to 58%).
- 2014: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is formed from the merger of Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group LLC; Dodge becomes an FCA brand.
- 2021: Stellantis is formed from the merger of FCA and PSA Group; Dodge becomes a brand within Stellantis.
The timeline illustrates how Dodge moved from an independent founder-backed company to a core brand within a series of global automotive groups, culminating in its current status under Stellantis.
Summary
In short: Dodge originated with the Dodge brothers, was brought into Chrysler in 1928, passed through DaimlerChrysler and Chrysler Group under Fiat’s influence, became part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2014, and ultimately became a Stellantis brand in 2021.
Who owned RAM before Stellantis?
When Did Dodge and RAM Split? Chrysler acquired Dodge in 1981 and kept their most popular models, including RAM pickup trucks. From 1981 to 2009, their pickup trucks were named “Dodge RAM,”. After 2009, RAM trucks became its own brand.
Who originally owned Dodge?
Dodge was founded by brothers John Francis Dodge and Horace Elgin Dodge and was later acquired by Chrysler in 1928. Chrysler then went through several mergers and acquisitions, and Dodge is now owned by the current parent company, Stellantis, which was formed in 2021.
- Dodge Brothers Company: The company was founded as the Dodge Brothers Company in 1900 by John and Horace Dodge.
- Acquisition by Chrysler: In 1928, the Chrysler Corporation bought the Dodge company.
- Formation of Stellantis: Over the years, Chrysler merged with other companies, eventually forming Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). In 2021, FCA merged with Peugeot Societe Anonyme to create the new parent company, Stellantis, which currently owns the Dodge brand.
When did Dodge get bought out by Stellantis?
Stellantis did not buy Dodge directly; rather, Dodge became part of Stellantis when its parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), merged with PSA Group on January 16, 2021. The merger created the new multinational corporation Stellantis, which now owns the Dodge brand along with many others.
- The merger: Stellantis was formed when FCA and PSA Group combined in a 50-50 all-stock deal.
- Dodge's history: Dodge was a part of Chrysler, which became Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) after an acquisition by Fiat in 2014.
- Current status: Dodge continues to operate as a brand under the Stellantis umbrella, alongside other former FCA and PSA brands like Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat.
What was Chrysler called before Stellantis?
It was first incorporated as Chrysler Corporation in 1925. It was reorganized and adopted the name Chrysler Group LLC in 2009, and in 2014 it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat SpA. In 2021 Fiat Chrysler merged with the French company PSA Group to form Stellantis.
