ADENINE AUTOMOTIVE
“Greatness is in our DNA”
Officially established in 1962, Adenine Automotive is an American automotive corporation headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Throughout its history, Adenine has differentiated itself from the big American manufacturers with a unique focus on efficiency and handling. Adenine made its big breakthrough in the wake of the 1970s oil crisis with the Valence family sedan, and has since become well known for blending traditional American comfort with remarkable efficiency and affordability.
The company has also maintained a longtime relationship with engine design group Inline Designs, which has played a large role in its history of turbocharged inline engines since 1975.
2016-17 LINEUP
Valence - Midsize Sedan
Cadence - Compact - 2016 Car of the Year
Ambience - Crossover
Clarence - Minivan
Reverence - Pickup
Essence - Sports Car
Full stats for each vehicle can be found in the 2016 Buyer’s Guide.
**Advent** - [1965](http://discourse.automationgame.com/t/adenine-automotive-2017-valence/18352/74?u=phale)
Veranda - 1967 - 1975 - 1982 - 1995
Reverence - 1967 - 1975 - 1982 - 1995 - 2005
Vindicator - 1969 - 1972 Racecar - 1978
Valence - 1975 - 1985 - 1997 - 2007
Mist - 1985 - 1990 - 1995
1946: A group of engineers return home from the war and begin building custom cars in their garage in Pittsburgh.
1950s: The shop becomes locally known for building bespoke sports cars and luxury cars for wealthy individuals.
1962: Adenine Automotive is officially established.
1965: Adenine’s first car, the Advent, is released.
1967: Adenine releases the successful Veranda and mildly successful Reverence.
1969: Adenine releases its first sports car, the Vindicator.
1973: The oil crisis hits the US.
1975: The first Adenine Valence is released. Sales skyrocket and Adenine becomes nationally visible.
1980s: Expanding quickly, Adenine finds success in international markets with its Asante and Exceed.
1985: The Adenine Mist sports car is introduced.
1987: Adenine establishes a new luxury division, Pearlite Motors.
1990s: Adenine develops a slew of new technologies, but falls behind in the market due to lagging sales and high development costs.
2001: Adenine introduces a crossover, the Ambience, years late to the market.
2005: The Adenine Essence is introduced, replacing the Mist which was discontinued in 1999. The Adenine Clarence minivan is introduced.
2008: The global financial crisis hits the US automotive industry hard. While other companies go bankrupt, Adenine comes out ahead with its highly efficient lineup.
2010s: As sales recover, Adenine sees a revitalization with refreshed and highly acclaimed cars.
Big thanks to rk38 for designing the logo!