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| Type | Public Limited Company |
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| Industry | Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1746 AN |
| Headquarters |
Nouveau Bajoccas,  Order of the Holy Lakes |
| Products | Truck, bus and tractor |
The Norman Motor Company, known in Alexandrian as the Compagnie Automobile Normande (CAN), is a historic vehicle manufacturer founded in 1746 AN in the Normandie. Originally specializing in steam-powered road vehicles, the company played a pivotal role in the mechanization of transportation in Western Keltia during the late 18th century. It is widely regarded as one of' the foundational industries that propelled Normandie’s industrial and military modernization following the Five-Year Development Plan (1746–1751).
History
Foundation
The Norman Motor Company was established in Rouen under the patronage of the Ducal Council of Cherbourg, led by a coalition of noble investors, merchant capitalists, and engineers. The founding figure was Guillaume de Lorme, an inventor and mechanical engineer educated at the Academy of Norman Sciences in Quimper.
The company's inception aligned with the broader economic vision of Duke Theodoric van Orton, who sought to create an indigenous industrial base capable of supporting both civilian commerce and military logistics. The initial aim was to produce steam-powered vehicles that could reduce reliance on traditional horse-drawn transport, especially along the strategic road networks connecting Quimper, Casse-glace, Béthencourt, and Falaise.
