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Louis Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American racing driver, mechanic, and automotive engineer whose name became attached to one of the major American automobile marques. He co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911 with William C. Durant, but his career also included designing and driving racing cars and competing in early American automobile races. Chevrolet is therefore relevant both to the history of automobile manufacturing and to the development of early American motor racing.
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Did Louis Chevrolet actually co-found the Chevrolet automobile company?
Yes. Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911, and the brand was named after Chevrolet. General Motors' historical account describes Chevrolet as both a racing driver and an engineer. [General Motors history](https://www.gm.com/heritage/durant)
Why did Louis Chevrolet leave the company that carried his name?
Chevrolet disagreed with William Durant over the direction and design of the cars and eventually sold his share in the company. He later returned to racing and engineering rather than remaining involved in the growing Chevrolet brand. [Louis Chevrolet biography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Chevrolet)
What was Louis Chevrolet's Frontenac company?
Frontenac was a racing-focused company associated with Louis Chevrolet and his brothers after he left Chevrolet. The company developed racing parts and cars, including equipment used in the Indianapolis racing scene during the 1910s and 1920s. [Louis Chevrolet biography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Chevrolet)
Where was Louis Chevrolet born?
Louis Chevrolet was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1878. He later became known in the United States as a racing driver, mechanic, and automotive engineer. [SWI Swissinfo](https://www.swissinfo.ch/fre/society/les-100-ans-d-un-mythe-americain-ne-en-suisse/29792468)
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