chevrolet logo
The familiar Chevy “bowtie” logo has been in use since 1913. It may be based on the earlier logo of the Coalettes Company or a stylized version of the Swiss cross (as Louis Chevrolet’s parents came from Switzerland.)
JD Laukkonen
JD Laukkonen turned wrenches in the north end of Seattle for a decade, so he's no stranger to the inner workings of modern automobiles. He has worked as a freelance writer since closing his shop in 2007, and he currently covers automotive technology for Lifewire.com.
