Foster [2] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Foster Automobile Manufacturing Company was established in 1901 in Rochester, New York. The company focused on the production of automobiles during the early years of the automotive industry. By 1903, Foster had manufactured a total of 165 vehicles, primarily steam-powered models.

In 1904, the company underwent a transition and was restructured as Artzberger Automobile Company, located in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. This new entity continued to produce both steam and electric vehicles, offering three models of steam cars: the Light Roadster, Touring Wagon, and Surrey, along with a single model of electric runabout. However, the company faced significant challenges, including patent infringement lawsuits from the Whitney Wagon Company, which ultimately hindered its operations.

Due to these legal issues and financial difficulties, Artzberger Automobile Company shifted its focus to petrol-powered vehicles, introducing models equipped with 9 and 12 horsepower two-cylinder engines. Despite these efforts, the company declared bankruptcy by the end of 1904, marking the end of its brief existence in the automotive market.