Askam (trucks)
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Askam (officially, Askam Kamyon Imalat ve Ticaret AŞ) was a Turkish automotive manufacturer of trucks and commercial vehicles. The company was established as a joint venture with US-based Chrysler under the name of Chrysler Sanayii A.Ş., commercialising its products under the Chrysler, Dodge, Fargo and DeSoto brands. Askam was the largest truck manufacturer in Turkey.[1]
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Formerly | Chrysler Sanayii A.Ş. |
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Company type | Joint venture |
Industry | Automotive |
Founded | 1962 |
Defunct | 2015; 9 years ago (2015) |
Fate | Filed bankruptcy |
Headquarters | Istanbul, Turkey |
Products | Trucks, vans |
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Website | askam.com.tr |
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The company, which was also the first truck maker in Turkey, ceased production in 2011.[2]