Oldsmobile, founded in 1897 by Ransom E. Olds, pioneered automotive innovation as part of General Motors. Known for the first assembly line-produced car, the Curved Dash, and groundbreaking technologies like the Hydra-Matic transmission and Rocket V8 engine. Oldsmobile’s iconic models included the Cutlass and 442, positioning the brand as a mid-range luxury option until its discontinuation in 2004
