Few automobile brand names bring the thought of America to people’s minds the way that Dodge does. Dodge has positioned itself, especially with its line of Ram trucks, as the maker of rugged automobiles. But, here are 7 Things You Don’t Know About: Dodge.

1. Dodge was founded in 1900 as an auto parts supplier and originally called the Dodge Brothers Company.

2. Dodge didn’t start producing its own vehicles until 1914.

3. The Dodge Brothers Company was founded by brothers Horace and John Dodge who both coincidentally died in the same year, 1920.

4. Dodge was the first car maker to use a all-steel body on their vehicles.

5. In 1925 the Dodge Brothers Company was sold by the brothers’ widows for the amount of 146 million dollars. At the time this was the largest cash transaction in history.

6. The Dodge company was bought by Chrysler in 1928 for 170 million dollars.

7. Dodge trucks, and other vehicles, were featured prominently in the Chuck Norris television series Walker Texas Ranger.

Dodge vehicles appeal to a segment of the population that has proven very loyal over the years. Dodge will continue to make quality vehicles for years to come and Dodge enthusiasts will support them all the way.