Dodge in Australia

1915: The first official imports of Dodge to Australia began in Adelaide. They were brought in by Cheney Motor Car Company limited and sold from a showroom in King William Street. Soon thereafter local assembly began by principal builder of Chrysler and Dodge vehicles in Australia, TJ Richards and Sons. Some bodies were imported as components to Australia, others were made here.

1937: The various independent Australian distributors of Dodge and Chrysler vehicles got together and bought a controlling interest in TJ Richards. The company was as a result renamed Richards Industries.

1941: During World War 2, the Dodge/Chrysler assembly lines were used to build parts for the Australian war effort.

1947: The Company's name was changed to Chrysler Dodge DeSoto Distributors Ltd.

1951: Chrysler Dodge De Soto Distributors made an agreement with the Chrysler Corporation of Detroit to develop a major program to manufacture complete motor vehicles in Australia. Chrysler Australia Limited was formed as a result.

1960: Dodge Phoenix

1960-1972: The Dodge Phoenix was assembled by Chrysler Australia.

1976: The last Dodge Ute was assembled by Chrysler Australia.

2006: The Caliber leads the return of the Dodge brand to Australia.