The Chevrolet automotive company was founded in 1911 by entrepreneur and co-founder of General Motors, William Durant, and mechanic, racer, and car builder Louis Chevrolet. Since 1916, Chevrolet has become one of the divisions of General Motors and a leading component of the company. Today, Chevrolet cars are the best-selling American vehicles. The Chevrolet lineup includes sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, pickups, and SUVs.