What happened to Peugeot bikes?
In 1990, Cycles Peugeot sold the North American rights to market bicycles under the Peugeot name to the Canadian firm ProCycle. In 2001, ProCycle discontinued the Peugeot bicycle brand. With 500 models of bicycles, Peugeot was the French market leader.
Who makes Peugeot motorcycles?
Founded a few years after the construction of its first car in the 19th century, though Peugeot Motorcycles still shares the same name and emblem as the French firm’s automotive arm, the two-wheel subsidiary is wholly owned by the Mahindra & Mahindra Group. Peugeot Motocycles is a French manufacturer of scooters and small motorcycles. Since February 2023, the company has been controlled by the German holding company Mutares.
Are Peugeot still made?
The Peugeot family and company are originally from Sochaux, where Peugeot still operates a large manufacturing facility and the Peugeot Museum. Peugeot vehicles have received numerous international accolades, including six European Car of the Year awards. Peugeot (UK: /ˈpɜːʒoʊ/, US: /p(j)uːˈʒoʊ/; French: [pøʒo]) is a French automobile brand owned by Stellantis. Peugeot was founded as a family business in 1810 and Automobiles Peugeot was created in 1896, making it the oldest car company in the world. On 20 November 1858, Émile Peugeot applied for the lion trademark.