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Chevrolet’s early black script wordmark, identified by Wikimedia Commons as its 1911 logo.
November 3, 1911

Chevrolet Is Born

Racing driver Louis Chevrolet and entrepreneur William C. Durant establish Chevrolet Motor Company, launching the brand that would bring the world the Corvette and Camaro.

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November 4, 1899

Selden Licenses Automobile Patent to Electric Vehicle Company

On November 4, 1899, George B. Selden granted the Electric Vehicle Company an exclusive license under his U.S. automobile patent. The company subsequently pursued patent-infringement suits against automobile manufacturers, dealers and users.

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November 4, 2015

Hyundai Launches Genesis as a Separate Luxury Brand

On November 4, 2015, Hyundai announced the launch of Genesis as a separate global luxury automotive brand at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Previously used for a Hyundai sedan, the Genesis name would identify a broader luxury range, with six models planned by 2020.