The oldest American automobile manufacturer is the Ford Motor Company, founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903. However, if considering continuous operation since its founding, the oldest is the Buick Motor Company, established in 1899 and now part of General Motors. Buick is recognized for being the oldest surviving brand in the American automotive industry.
General Motors American luxury vehicle Cadillac car company was founded in August 1902. Cadillac is the second oldest American automobile company behind Buick.
According to most sources, it was Karl Benz who built the "first modern" automobile and founded Mercedes-Benz in 1889, which is most likely to be the oldest car company.
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Kirk Manufacturing Company - automobile company - was created in 1905.
Detroit Automobile Company ended in 1901.
Colburn Automobile Company was created in 1906.
Colburn Automobile Company ended in 1911.
Moline Automobile Company was created in 1904.
Moline Automobile Company ended in 1919.
Dragon Automobile Company was created in 1906.
Holyoke Automobile Company was created in 1899.