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Best-Selling French Car Brands and Models

Author: Vicky Tyras
by Vicky Tyras
Posted: May 12, 2015
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France is one of the pioneers in the automotive world, so it's not surprising that the French car industry is partly responsible for the current landscape when it comes to the cars that we drive today. France is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world thanks to its famous car brands such as Citroen, Peugeot and Renault. The drive of the French car manufacturers to be perfectionists in everything they do is evident in the elegant and stunning design of their cars. French cars are among the world's most beautiful cars and they are characterized by their great comfort, beautiful design, and modern technology.

Here is the list of some of the best French car brands!

    Peugeot

Peugeot is one of the most popular French car brands in the world. But, what few of us know that one of the oldest car manufacturers in France actually started as a coffee grinder and pepper manufacturer in 1842. The company later dealt with the production of wire wheels and bicycles, and in 1896 the company started production car engines. In 1899, the company sold more than 300 automobiles and started gaining popularity with customers. Today, Peugeot is one of the biggest car manufacturers in France and offers innovative solutions in the face of hybrid car models for more economy and comfort.

    Citroen

Citroen is one of the biggest French car manufacturers and is part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group since 1976. The company was founded in 1919 by André-Gustave Citroën and it was the first mass-production car company outside the United States. Citroen is largest car manufacturer in Europe and is also the 4th largest manufacturer in the world. In 1934, the company secured its reputation for innovation with the Traction Avant, the world's first mass-produced front-wheel drive car and the first car to feature a unitary type body. Citroen car have won many international and national-level awards for its engineering excellence. This respected French brand also has a successful history in motorsport and it's the only car manufacturer to have won three different championships from the International Automobile Federation.

    Renault

Renault is another famous French vehicle manufacturer. The company was founded in 1899 by the brothers Louis, Marcel, and Fernand Renault, and has excellent engineers who design powerful engines and stunning automobiles. Although it took decades to become a prosperous and successful brand, today, Renault is one of the world's largest car manufacturers. Such leading position has resulted in a successful cooperation and partnership with the renowned Japanese car brand Nissan.

    Bugatti

Bugatti was a French manufacturer of high-performance cars. Founded in 1909 by Ettore Bugatti, the company was responsible for producing the most beautiful high-performance cars during its time. Unfortunately, the lifespan of this famous French brand was cut short by the death of the founder in 1947. However, the Bugatti brand was revived in the late 1990s by the renowned German manufacturer Volkswagen. The company is all about power, speed, luxury, and today produces some of the fastest and most expensive cars in the world.

    Venturi

Venturi is French founded multinational car manufacturer that designs, manufactures and sells luxury electric vehicles. The company was founded in 1984 by Claude Poiraud and Gerard Godfroy in Monaco. Primarily operating in the luxury car market, the company is specialized in producing high-quality electric cars featuring luxury, comfort, and stunning design. This renowned French car brand also deals with motorcycles production since 2009.

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