The Olds Motor Vehicle Company was an American automobile manufacturer founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. It is best known for producing the Oldsmobile, one of the first mass-produced cars in the United States. The company played a significant role in the early automotive industry and was a pioneer in assembly line production techniques. In 1901, the Olds Motor Vehicle Company introduced the Curved Dash Oldsmobile, which became the first car to be mass-produced in the U.S. The company continued to innovate and expand until it was eventually absorbed by General Motors in 1908, marking a significant chapter in automotive history.