The KRIT Motor Co was founded in Detroit in 1909 by Kenneth Krittenden, from which it obviously took its name, but there is no explanation for how the name came to appear as initials with full points as used on the car.
The first KRITs were small 4-cylinder 3 and 4 seater tourers, of all very similar design. The cars were badged with a black swastika - of the Greek style, meaning good luck, as opposed to the later more sinister meaning - in a red border.
KRIT built nearly 1,000 of the small cars in 1910, and in 1911 introduced a two-seater with an underslung chassis and sports body. In 1913 KRIT offered the 25/30hp 4-cylinder five passenger KT model. KRIT cars were exported to England and Germany, as well as other countries.
The last KRIT models were tourers or roadsters powered by a 3.6 litre 4-cylinder engine, which sold for $850. When the company was wound up in April 1916, the factory was bought by Packard.