Before Louis Chevrolet lent his name to one of the United States’ most legendary car brands, he was a dominant driver for Buick’s racing team. GM founder William Durant lost control of the company after a failed 1909 attempt to acquire Ford, but he teamed up with Chevrolet to form a new venture. The Chevrolet Motor Company was so successful that Durant was able to retake control of GM in 1916, and Chevy has remained a cornerstone of the U.S.
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