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CHRYSLER

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American marque of the Big Three, founded by Walter Chrysler in 1925 and now part of Stellantis.

Founded: 1925, by Walter Chrysler
Headquarters: Auburn Hills, Michigan
Owner: Stellantis, as Stellantis North America
Brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Trucks

Walter Chrysler founded the company in 1925 from the remains of the Maxwell Motor Company. It merged with Daimler-Benz in 1998, a tie that ended in 2007, and was acquired by Fiat in 2014.

The American arm, historically the Chrysler Corporation, is now Stellantis North America and sells vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram nameplates. It also distributes Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Maserati vehicles in North America.

1925Chrysler Corporation founded by Walter Chrysler
1998Merger with Daimler-Benz into DaimlerChrysler
2007DaimlerChrysler sells its Chrysler stake
2014Acquired by Fiat S.p.A.
2021Part of Stellantis after the FCA and PSA merger