What are the French car brands?

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Willie
07/24/25 10:58am
French car brands include Peugeot, Bugatti, and Renault. Most of these brands have joint ventures in China, such as Dongfeng Peugeot and Dongfeng Renault. Establishment time of Peugeot brand: Founded in 1890, Peugeot is a sub-brand of the French PSA Peugeot Citroën Group, belonging to the early European enterprise brands. The brand is sold in over 160 countries worldwide. Establishment time of Bugatti brand: The brand was established in 1925. Actually, Bugatti originated in Italy. Later, when the Bugatti brand was sold, it was acquired by the German Volkswagen Group and the company headquarters was established in Molsheim, France. Bugatti is a world-renowned sports car brand, mainly producing high-end sports cars. The brand was founded by Ettore Bugatti. Establishment time of Renault brand: Renault was founded in 1898. The company is named after its founder, Louis Renault.
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DeDavid
08/11/25 5:57am
As someone who grew up listening to elders' car stories, I can't talk about French car brands without mentioning those classic names. Renault and Peugeot have the longest histories, building cars since the late 19th century—Renault's humble beginnings as a small workshop make for a fascinating tale. Citroën wasn't far behind, launching the revolutionary Traction Avant in the 1920s. Other brands like DS have since gone independent, focusing on luxury; Bugatti is the speed monster representing ultimate velocity; Alpine returned to craft high-performance sports cars; and there was once Matra, dedicated to racing. Overall, French brands have made major contributions to automotive engineering, pioneering front-wheel drive and suspension tech, though many now face global competition and must innovate with EVs to stay relevant—here's hoping they keep leading the way.
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