Peugeot originally started out as a bicycle manufacturer with the Peugeot "Le Grand Bi" penny-farthing in 1882.
Even after it started building cars, Peugeot continued building bikes for a long time.
In 1889, the first Peugeot car was produced.
It was a three-wheeled steam-powered car and the start of what would become a long history of car making.
Peugeot became the first manufacturer in history to fit rubber tires to a petrol powered car.
In 1903, Peugeot extended its range by also moving into motorcycle production.
During the first world war, Peugeot produced mostly arms for the military.
In the second world war wth Germany occupying France, the German military took control of the Peugeot factories.
In 1975, Peugeot took control of Citroën.
In 1978, they took control over the European division of Chrysler.
These days, Peugeot is also a major producer of power tools.
Car History
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