Oldsmobile was a brand of American automobiles produced for most of its existence by General Motors. Olds Motor Vehicle Co. was founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. In its 107-year history, it produced 35.2 million cars, including at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan factory. When it was phased out in 2004, Oldsmobile was the oldest surviving American automobile marque, and one of the oldest in the world, after Daimler and Peugeot.
1. Oldsmobile was the first company to mass-produce an automobile, the Curved Dash Oldsmobile. 2. Oldsmobiles were known for their reliability and durability; many models were used as police cars and taxi cabs due to their ability to withstand heavy use. 3. The Rocket V8 engine, used in many Oldsmobiles, was one of the most powerful and advanced engines of its time.
The last Oldsmobile ever made was the Alero GLS sedan, which rolled off the assembly line at the Lansing Car Assembly plant on April 29, 2004.