Âge (pronounced: Ah-dge, Japanese: アージュ) is a French car manufacturer which is known for its grip and easy handling in early games, first appearing in Rage Racer. Depending on the game, the manufacturer also competed under the brand Âge Solo (Japanese: アージュ・ソロ), their performance division. Age is founded by Louis Age, which made his first ever car in 1898 at a young age of 21 (he was born in 1877). Âge is Ridge Racer's counterpart to Renault.