Which country does the Peugeot car brand belong to?
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Peugeot is the largest French automobile brand and one of the world's top ten car companies. Founded in 1896 by Armand Peugeot, its main models include the Peugeot D3A, Peugeot D4A, Peugeot J7, Peugeot J9, Peugeot J5, Boxer, and 20Cup. Peugeot uses an upright lion as its car emblem. The lion logo of Peugeot is the coat of arms of the Peugeot family, the founders of Montbéliard. It is said that Peugeot's ancestors once explored the Americas and Africa, where they encountered the astonishing animal—the lion—and thus adopted it as their family emblem. Later, this small lion also became the emblem of the Montbéliard region. The Peugeot lion is uniquely stylish and tasteful, with its simple, crisp, and bold lines symbolizing a more perfect and mature Peugeot automobile. This distinctive design highlights both strength and rhythm, exuding a contemporary vibe. Key milestones in Peugeot's development include: 1889: Peugeot produced its first car (a three-wheeled steam-powered vehicle). 1896: Peugeot established the Peugeot Automobile Company in Montbéliard. 1903: Peugeot also introduced motorcycles, which continue to bear the Peugeot brand to this day. 1914–1918: Peugeot transitioned into a major producer of weapons and military vehicles, including bicycles, tanks, and shells. 1948: Peugeot resumed car production and launched the Peugeot 203. October 25, 2002: Dongfeng Motor Corporation and the French PSA Peugeot Citroën Group signed an expanded cooperation agreement, introducing the Peugeot brand to China.
