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The Last Independent Automaker: American Motors

June 10, 2025

AutoMoments, a YouTube channel dedicated to telling automotive underdog stories, recently released a six-part documentary series on “The Last Independent Automaker,” the story of American Motors. The Detroit Regional Chamber is proud to have played a small role in helping get this series off the ground.

Catch up on the previous episodes below and follow along each week to learn more about how American Motors defined the automotive industry and endured as the last independent automaker in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.

How AMC Launched a Compact Car Revolution

How AMC went from Economy Cars to Muscle Cars

AMC Fights Back: History of the Gremlin & Hornet