The History of Peugeot

Peugeot’s history can be traced back as far as the start of the 19th century. Started by the Peugeot family, the company originally produced bicycles and coffee mills. The famous lion trademark was first registered in 1858, the teeth and claws designed to mimic the teeth of the gears they produced. Their first foray into building vehicle ...

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History of Peugeot

You might not know it, but Peugeot is actually one of the oldest brands in the car manufacturing, dating back to 1810. However, it wasn't exactly known for automobiles. Back then it was coffee, salt and pepper grinding that attracted business. But hey, everyone has to start out somewhere! Before long, Peugeot expanded into bicycle manufacturing, ...

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Peugeot Ion Wins Electric Car of the Year

The Peugeot Ion has won the award for Electric Car of the Year at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers; the first time the award has ever been given. The award was given on the evening of Friday 14th October at The Thistle Hotel in Glasgow in Scotland. While the Peugeot Ion has received praise for its "ease of use, realistic bat ...

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