Automoto was a French automobile manufacturer that operated from 1901 to 1907. The company was established by Chavanet, Gros, Picard et Cie in Saint-Étienne, France. Initially, Automoto focused on motorcycle production before transitioning to automobile manufacturing. Their first vehicle was a light voiturette, which bore a resemblance to the De Dion Bouton. This early model featured vis-à-vis seating, tiller steering, and a tubular frame,…