No, Dodge is not owned by China. It is an American brand of automobiles and a division of Stellantis North America, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Understanding Dodge Ownership
Dodge, a historically American automotive marque, has been part of various automotive conglomerates over its long history. Today, its ownership traces back to Stellantis N.V., a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation formed from the merger of the Italian-American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group.
Here's a breakdown of Dodge's current ownership structure:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand Origin | American |
| Current Parent | Stellantis N.V. (through its division, Stellantis North America) |
| Headquarters | Stellantis N.V. is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dodge's operations as part of Stellantis North America are based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. |
| Ownership | Stellantis N.V. is a publicly traded company on the Milan and New York stock exchanges. Its largest shareholders include Exor (the Agnelli family's holding company, representing Italian interests), Bpifrance (the French state-owned investment bank), and Dongfeng Motor Group (a Chinese state-owned automaker, though their stake is minor and not controlling). |
The Stellantis Connection
Stellantis N.V. represents a truly global automotive entity, encompassing a vast portfolio of iconic brands. While some Chinese companies, like Dongfeng Motor Group, held a minority stake in the former PSA Group (which merged to form Stellantis), this does not equate to Chinese ownership or control over Stellantis or its brands like Dodge. The company's diverse shareholder base and headquarters in the Netherlands reflect its multinational nature.
Key aspects of Stellantis's structure:
- Global Reach: Stellantis operates across numerous countries, manufacturing and selling vehicles worldwide.
- Diverse Portfolio: The group includes brands such as Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, and Vauxhall, in addition to Dodge.
- No Single National Control: While it has strong roots in Italy, France, and the United States, Stellantis is structured as a multinational corporation with a global shareholder base, preventing any single country from claiming direct ownership or control.
Therefore, Dodge remains an American brand operating under the umbrella of a global automotive giant, Stellantis, which is not owned by China.
