Audibert-Lavirotte was a French automobile manufacturer active from 1896 to 1902, based in Lyon. The company was founded by Maurice Audibert and Emile Lavirotte, who initially worked in the silk industry before transitioning to automobile production. Their early vehicles were among the first petrol cars produced in Lyon and were heavily influenced by the designs of Karl Benz. The company began operations under the name Sfe des Voitures Audibert…