Hudson Motor Car

• Industry: Automobile
• Founded: May 25, 1909
• Defunct: July 4, 1954
• Fate: Merged with Nash-Kelvinator
• Successor: American Motors Corporation (AMC)
• Headquarters: Detroit, Michigan, United States
• Key people: Joseph L. Hudson, Roy D. Chapin, A.E. Barit
• Products: Vehicles

The Hudson Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer that operated from 1909 to 1954. It was founded by Joseph L. Hudson, who was also the founder of the Hudson's department store chain in Detroit, Michigan. The company was known for producing innovative and stylish vehicles, particularly during the 1920s and 1930s. Hudson gained a reputation for engineering advancements and was one of the first automakers to introduce the balanced crankshaft, which reduced vibration and improved engine performance. They were also pioneers in introducing dual brakes, dashboard oil pressure and generator warning lights, and the first enclosed all-weather body, known as the "Hudson Essex."

Hudson faced challenges during the Great Depression, like many other automobile manufacturers. In 1954, the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator Corporation to form the American Motors Corporation (AMC). The merger was intended to create a larger entity capable of competing with the "Big Three" automakers (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler).

The Hudson brand was gradually phased out, and the last Hudson-branded vehicle, the Hudson Jet, was produced in 1954. The company's legacy is still appreciated by automotive enthusiasts today, and Hudson automobiles are considered collectibles. The Hudson Motor Car Company played a significant role in the early history of the American automobile industry and left an indelible mark on automotive design and engineering.