| The Chrysler Corporation was first formed on June 6, 1925, by Walter Percy Chrysler with the remaining assets of Maxwell Motor Company. Laying a foundation for an empire that would rival General Motors and Ford, Chrysler began by taking over Dodge and adding two new makes that included Plymouth and DeSoto. In 1998 Chrysler was purchased by Daimler-Benz, and still remains one of the leading American automotive manufacturers, best known for there many engineering features and leading performance edge. |