David Buick invented the overhead valve engine , founded GM and was a major player in the auto industry. Louis Chevrolet 's name stuck for its musical lilt . `` We suggest the name General Motors Company , as we have ascertained it can be used . '' The Henry Ford Company fired its namesake who later started Ford Motor Co. Toyota name came from the Toyoda loom works in Kariya , Japan .
David Buick invented the overhead valve engine , founded GM and was a major player in the auto industry. Louis Chevrolet 's name stuck for its musical lilt . The Henry Ford Company fired its namesake who later started Ford Motor Co. Toyota name came from the Toyoda loom works in Kariya , Japan .