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Demand Detroit company history timeline

1938

A proud tradition of building engines with strength, quality and dependability began for Detroit® in 1938, when it was known as the General Motors (GM) Diesel Division.

1943

GM Diesel employed 4,300 (1,400 of them women) people producing 57,892 engines in 1943 alone.

1965

In 1965, GM Diesel became the Detroit Engine Division, partnering with the transmission and gas-turbine business of the Allison Division, forming Detroit Diesel Allison.

2000

In 2000, Daimler-Chrysler acquired the business, making Detroit Diesel a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America.

2011

In 2011, Detroit Diesel expanded its design and manufacturing scope beyond engines, simplifying its name to Detroit®. Today, Detroit® products and services are supported by a parts and distribution network of over 800 locations in North America.

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1937
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