The first car in the world to be mass-produced (64 examples) and to be driven in Italy (1893), the Type 3 ran from Valentigney to Paris and followed the first Paris-Brest-Paris cycle race over a distance of 2,045 km.

The sons of PEUGEOT Brothers continued to manufacture traditional products (cycles, tools, etc.) while Armand PEUGEOT created the Société Anonyme des Automobiles PEUGEOT.

Installation of the first dedicated automobile plant at Audincourt. A second factory was built at Lille in 1898.

The sons of PEUGEOT Brothers also moved into automobile production under the PEUGEOT Lion name with different models from automobiles PEUGEOT, so as to avoid being in competition.

PEUGEOT Brothers and Armand PEUGEOT joined up, creating the Société Anonyme des Automobiles et Cycles PEUGEOT.

In 1929, it brought together all Automobiles PEUGEOT's production and became the largest industrial site in France.

"PSA" (PEUGEOT Société Anonyme) was founded to form the holding company for the automotive group of the same name, which owned all the companies in the PEUGEOT Group.

The "PSA PEUGEOT Citroën" group was created in 1976 through the merger of Citroën S.A. and PEUGEOT S.A.

Creation of l'aventure PEUGEOT, an association under the law of 1901, whose aim was to safeguard the heritage of the PEUGEOT brands. 

The Aventure PEUGEOT Museum in Sochaux, set up in 1988, receives up to 60,000 visitors a year.

Among the world's automotive pioneers still in business, PEUGEOT is one of the few where the descendants of the founders are still represented in its capital and management.

Creation of Stellantis (merger of the PSA Group and FCA), the birth of a global leader in sustainable mobility committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2038. 

First car to use the "middle zero" nomenclature. For the first time in the world, it was equipped with independently-sprung front wheels as standard in 1931. Its success helped PEUGEOT to weather the effects of the financial crash.

1st car with folding roof produced by PEUGEOT.

This idea was used in production on 401, 402 and 601 and then taken up again on 206, 207, 307 and 308CC (Paulin patented system).

PEUGEOT began marketing diesel engines in 1928 and started production of the HL50 engine, which was used in all commercial vehicles, followed by the 402 limousine. Production stopped in 1939 (global conflict).

In order to combat fuel restrictions, PEUGEOT starts manufacturing the VLV (Véhicule Léger Électrique [Light Electric Vehicle]) producing 377 units.

The 403 was the first French car to be fitted with a diesel engine in series production, and in 1959 became the first car in the world to be fitted with an electromagnetic declutching fan (PEUGEOT patent).

The 204 was the first front-wheel drive PEUGEOT, with a light alloy overhead cam engine, transverse gearbox, 4 independently-sprung wheels and front disc brakes.

World's first small diesel engine

In 1973, it was used in the 204 saloon, the world's smallest diesel car.

Fitted and proven since 2013 on PEUGEOT saloon cars and SUVs, BlueHDi technology treats up to 90% of NOx and 99.9% of even the finest particles.

World first launch of the DPF (Particulate Filter) on the 607.

35% reduction in fuel consumption, reduction in CO2 emissions: 99g and zero CO2 emission mode incorporated.

At the International Engine of the Year Awards, the jury awarded the 2015 and 2016 Engine of the Year prizes to the 3-cylinder turbocharged PureTech 1.2L petrol engine developed by the PSA Group.

PEUGEOT is one of the first manufacturers to offer in production, in the LCV segment, an electric version powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.

The revolutionary L76 series (and derivatives) won the 1912-1913 French Grand Prix and the American, the 500 Miles of Indianapolis in 1913, 1916 and 1919.

The 302 and 402 Darl’mat featured in the 24 Hours of LeMans.

In 1938 the DE CORTANZE-CONTET team was 5th overall and 1st in the 2L class.

In the East African Safari the PEUGEOT 404 won first place overall 5 times, and 4 other first places in its category (1963, 1966, 1967, 1968).

The PEUGEOT 504 Saloon and the 504 V6 Coupé won the Bandama Rally twice and the Morocco Rallye twice (1975, 1976) as well as the Safari Rally and the Rallye de Côte d'Ivoire in 1978.

Under the sporting direction of Jean TODT, the 205 Turbo 16 showed a very high speed and won a string of victories (manufacturer and driver's world championship titles).

Its successes chimed with the general public, increasing sales of the 205 and allowing PEUGEOT to keep its head above water in a difficult economic period.

In the wake of two victories and records at the Pikes Peak race, the 405 T1, driven by Ari Vatanen, won the 1989 and 1990 Paris Dakar.

The 905 won three races in 1991 and five in 1992, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and became world champion. The peak came in 1993 with a historic triple in Le Mans, the 905 occupying all 3 places on the podium.

The 908 Turbo Diesel FAP shone in endurance events: 2nd in 2007 and 2008 at the 24H of Le Mans.

The 908 achieved the double in 2009, and finished 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th in 2011, winning the LMS championship.

PEUGEOT broke the Pikes Peak hill-climb record with the 208 T16 Pikes Peak and nine-time World Rally Champion Sébastien LOEB. A historic time of 8min 13s 878 still unmatched.

After a first race in South America for the Dakar, the PEUGEOT 2008 DKR won a double in the China Silk Road Rally with Stéphane PETERHANSEL 1st and Cyril DESPRES, 2nd.

Team PEUGEOT-Hansen crowned FIA World RX Team World Champion.

Only one year after its return to rally-raid, PEUGEOT won the Dakar Rally. Six months later, the brand won the Silk Way Rally between Moscow and Beijing.

After his brilliant performances in the Dakar with the PEUGEOT Total Team (4 stage wins in his first participation), Sébastien LOEB joined the PEUGEOT-Hansen Rally-Cross Team the same year. PEUGEOT wins the vice-world champion manufacturer title with the 208WRX.

Only one year after its return to rally-raid, PEUGEOT was crowned winner of the Dakar Rally with the most successful team in the history of the race, PETERHANSEL / COTTRET. 6 months later, their team-mates Cyril DESPRES / David CASTERA were victorious in the Silk Way Rally, between Moscow and Beijing.

PEUGEOT officially entered as a factory team with the PEUGEOT TOTAL team with the PEUGEOT 208 WRX with 2 wins by Sébastien Loeb.

PEUGEOT announced its return to the WEC and began working on the design of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar.

PEUGEOT unveiled the powertrain for the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar in 2020.

Marketing of the PEUGEOT 208 Rally4, a rally car intended for customer competition programmes in 2019. 

In 2022, the 208 Rally4 was the world market leader in the Rally4 category with over 300 cars sold worldwide.

When travelling, the destination is important, as are the people who accompany you. Allure, emotion, excellence... These 3 values are present in everything we do. 

With its major inventions and numerous successes, PEUGEOT has written many of the most beautiful pages in the history of the automobile. Discover the vehicles that have helped shape the brand.