Oldsmobile Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids
Oldsmobile Division
Logo from 1981-1996
Former type	Entry-level luxury division
Industry	Automotive
Founded	August 21, 1897; 127 years ago (1897-08-21)
Founder	Ransom E. Olds
Defunct	April 29, 2004; 21 years ago (2004-04-29)
Headquarters	Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Products	Luxury vehicles, mainstream vehicles
Parent	General Motors

Oldsmobile was a famous car company that was part of General Motors. For over 100 years, Oldsmobile cars were known for being affordable, performing well, and often having cool new technologies. Even though the company stopped making cars in 2004, many people still love Oldsmobiles today!

A Look at Oldsmobile's History
Cool Cars from Oldsmobile
Why Oldsmobile Stopped Making Cars
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A Look at Oldsmobile's History

Oldsmobile was one of the very first car companies in the world. It was started by Ransom E. Olds way back in 1897. Imagine, cars were still a very new invention back then! Oldsmobile quickly became a big name in the car industry.

In 1908, Oldsmobile joined a new company called General Motors. This helped Oldsmobile grow even more. They kept making cars that were known for being strong and reliable. They also introduced many new features that other cars didn't have yet.

Cool Cars from Oldsmobile

Over the years, Oldsmobile made many different types of cars. They had cars for families, sporty cars, and even luxury cars. Here are some of the well-known models they created:

Aurora
Oldsmobile Bravada
Custom Cruiser
Cutlass
Delta 88
Intrigue
Oldsmobile Silhouette
Toronado

Why Oldsmobile Stopped Making Cars

After more than a century of making cars, Oldsmobile closed down in 2004. This happened because fewer people were buying Oldsmobile cars. General Motors decided to focus on other car brands. Even though Oldsmobile cars are no longer made, they are still a big part of car history. Many people collect and restore these classic cars.