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Avery-Kade International is an Audlanden multinational corporation. In 2006, AKI was Audland's second-ranked automaker with a 30.6% market share, behind Cremmel Motor Corp. (34.2%), but ahead of HotRodia Motor Corporation (28.7%).

Based in Albany, New Scotland, the automaker was founded by Edward Kade and incorporated on June 7, 1909 as Kade Imports. Originally, the company imported Ford vehicles to Audland.

History

In 1908, Edward Kade was employed by a small mechanical parts company in Albany, NS. He overheard the owner talking about importing a Ford from the United States. Kade, who's father was an American immigrant, approached the owner and said he might be able to help arrange it. Not long after the car arrived in Albany, Kade was approached by other executives. In 1909, Kade set up Kade Imports to facilitate cheaper import of the vehicles. By 1919, Kade had imported over three million vehicles. In 1920, Kade decided to manufacture his own vehicle. It was met with resounding success throughout the nation.

In 1927, Kade Imports was renamed Kade Automobile Company. This coincided with the introduction of model names; the original Kade became the Legacy, and the more expensive and luxurious Deluxe and a truck called the Workman were introduced.

In 1940, Kade Automobile merged with another Audlanden car company: the Avery Group of Madison. The models of each were kept the same, but manufacturing was consolidated to a new factory outside Albany. The merged company was renamed Avery-Kade International.

In 1942, AKI proposed a nationwide tolled highway system.