- In 1901, brothers John and Horace Dodge moved their factory from Canada to Detroit to produce parts for early automobiles like Oldsmobiles. Their bearings and parts helped the emerging auto industry. - In 1902, the Dodge Brothers helped finance Henry Ford's new car company and produced parts for early Ford vehicles. By 1913, Dodge produced nearly every part that made up a Ford car. - Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicle Company was established in 1914 and produced various automobile body styles. The company was acquired by Chrysler in 1928.