Oldsmobile
former division of General Motors / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oldsmobile was an automobile maker that was previously owned by General Motors. Oldsmobile was known for producing innovative and iconic vehicles with iconic engines, such as the Oldsmobile 88, Oldsmobile 98, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Oldsmobile 442. The company closed in 2004 due to declining sales. However, these cars are now popular and are still driven today thanks to the resale of their cars.
Quick Facts Formerly, Company type ...
Formerly | Olds Motor Vehicle Company (1897–1899) Olds Motor Works (1899–1942) |
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Company type | Private (1897–1908) Division (1908–2004) |
Industry | Automotive |
Founded | August 21, 1897; 126 years ago (1897-08-21) |
Founder | Ransom E. Olds |
Defunct | April 29, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-04-29) |
Fate | Dissolved |
Headquarters | Lansing, Michigan, |
Key people | Frederic L. Smith Angus Smith Irving Jacob Reuter A. B. C. Hardy John Beltz C. L. McCuen |
Products | Standard and luxury automobiles |
Parent | General Motors |
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