United States Motor Corporation

The United States Motor Corporation was an American firm formed in 1910 as a combination of vehicle manufacturers. It faced financial difficulties and collapsed in 1912, subsequently being reorganized as the Maxwell Motor Company. This contrasts with General Motors Corporation, which was founded in 1908 and, after a reorganization, survived and grew to become the world's largest automotive firm. The automotive industry's origins trace back to the development of the gasoline engine in the late 19th century, with manufacturers emerging in France, Germany, Britain, Italy, and the United States by the early 20th century.12