This American manufacturer began operations between 1901 and 1903 as the Foster Automobile Manufacturing Company, based in Rochester, New York. The company initially produced steam and electric cars, offering three steamer models known as the Light Roadster, Touring Wagon, and Surrey, along with a single electric runabout model. By the end of 1901, it had built 165 cars. The company encountered patent difficulties with its steam-powered vehicles, and in 1902…