Which country does the Peugeot brand belong to?
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Peugeot is the largest automotive group in France and one of the world's top ten automobile companies. Founded in 1896 by Armand Peugeot, its main models include Peugeot D3A, Peugeot D4A, Peugeot J7, Peugeot J9, Peugeot J5, Boxer, 20Cup, Peugeot 104, Peugeot 201, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 401, Peugeot 504, Peugeot 601, Peugeot 806, Peugeot 905, Peugeot 1007, Peugeot 4002, and more. Key milestones in Peugeot's development are as follows: 1889: Peugeot produced its first automobile (a three-wheeled steam-powered vehicle). 1890: The first four-wheeled Peugeot car powered by a Daimler engine was introduced. 1896: Armand Peugeot established Peugeot Automobile Company in Montbéliard. 1903: Peugeot also launched motorcycles, and the Peugeot brand has been used for them ever since. 1914–1918: Peugeot transformed into a major producer of weapons and military vehicles, including bicycles, tanks, and artillery shells. 1929: The Peugeot 201 was introduced, marking the first time Peugeot used a three-digit naming system with a '0' in the middle. 1948: Peugeot resumed automobile production and launched the Peugeot 203. 1974: Peugeot acquired a 30% stake in Citroën. 1986: The Talbot brand was discontinued, and models like Horizon/Alpine/Solara ceased production. October 25, 2002: Dongfeng Motor Corporation and French PSA Peugeot Citroën Group signed an expanded cooperation agreement, introducing the Peugeot brand to China.