When it comes to fashion and travel, Frence always finds the top positions on the list. It’s not only heritage sites and the latest trends that grab attention, Frence is also popular for its innovative and original car designs.
The French car industry is very different from other auto industries in the world. Like the language, the French Car Brand reflects elegance, grandeur, refinement, charm, beauty and style.
The French Car brand has always been one of the largest since the end of the Second World War. And in such a competitive marketplace, they have managed to maintain their traditions and style.
France started production of its vehicles in 1769 and gave the world its first automobile. From the 1900s to the 1930s, France was the leading force in car manufacturing, but due to the volatile economic situation in the mid-1930s France was replaced by the British and German auto industries.
French Car Brands
Here is a list of the best popular ranked French Car Brands:
Okay, let’s talk about the history of the French car brands above:
Bugatti
Bugatti was born in 1909 by Ettore Bugatti. It is based in Molsheim, Alsace, France and currently belongs to the Volkswagen Group. Bugatti is indeed the name for a high-performance luxury car. This French luxury supercar brand is popular for its impressive design, high performance and success on the racetrack.
The founder of the company, Ettore Bugatti, thinks of himself as a builder and artist, so he focuses on every detail of the design. Bugatti cars have earned international recognition and love for their outstanding designs and numerous racing victories.
Peugeot
Peugeot is one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world. The foundation was founded in 1810, and is based in Sochaux, France. Peugeot is one of the most famous car brands in France. After Volkswagen, it is Europe’s second largest automaker and is known for its luxury cars, sports cars and commercial vehicles.
The automaker designs cars for some of the best touring rough roads outside France and has also shown excellent results in Le Mans races. Unlike Renault, Peugeot produces vehicles that are a little more “French”. Currently it is a subsidiary of PSA Peugeot Citroën Group.
Renault
Renault was founded in 1899 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. One of the mainstays of a strong French car manufacturer, it produces a wide variety of cars and trucks. Although in the past, brands produced trucks, tractors, tanks, buses / carriages and Autorail vehicles.
This French car company is well known for its role in motor sports, particularly rally, Formula 1, and Formula E. His early work on modeling mathematical curves for car bodies was important in the history of computer graphics. Renault mainly produces new types of cars to meet the needs of different people, which is why Renault is recognized as one of the most innovative car manufacturers in the world. Currently belongs to the Renault Group.
Citroën
Citroën was founded in 1919 and is based in Saint-Ouen, France. Another part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group, this French car company produces the world’s first series production front-wheel drive car. Citroën has produced numerous concept cars over the decades, anticipating future design or technology trends.
The brand is known for its radically innovative approach to the manufacture of its automobiles and automobiles, “Citroën Traction Avant” was one of the first to introduce a unit type body, without a chassis to hold mechanical components.
Among the best known Citroën models are the Citroën Traction Avant, Citroën DS and Citroën 2CV which stand out for their excellent handling. The French car company won three official championships of the International Auto Federation: World Rally Championship, World Rally Championship and World Tour Car Championship.
Alpine
Alpine was founded by Jean Rédélé, a garage owner, in Dieppe in 1955. Alpine, specializes in racing and sports cars. This French sports car brand gained universal recognition by producing vehicles right after World War II. Another reason for its popularity is its proximity to Renault SA, as the brand uses its engines and receives a lot of financial support.
Alpine cars won various national and international competitions such as the Tour de France and the World Rally Championship. Currently, this French car brand mainly produces Renault Sports cars. Some of the street models previously produced include the A108, A110, A310 and others. Currently belongs to the Renault Group.
Venturi
The sole purpose behind the formation of this French luxury car brand is to compete in the “Grand Tourisme” alongside top luxury brands such as Bugatti from France, Ferrari from Italy and Porsche from Germany. This car brand is a multinational automotive company that designs, manufactures and sells luxury electric vehicles.
These cars from Venturi Automobiles have performed so well in various competitions, that the French car brand has emerged overseas and has managed to achieve good results.
This is a supercar brand, which makes cars to order. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Monaco.
DS
DS is a premium brand from French car maker Citroën. Driven by an extraordinary heritage and avant-garde passion, Citroën launched this French car brand with the ambition to incorporate French luxury into its cars.
However, since 2015, DS has been recognized as an independent Premium brand. The DS uses the same platform and dealership as the other PSA models, but now differentiates itself from Citroën cars by using independent engineering and manufacturing standards. It belongs to the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group.
Aixam
It is based in Aix-les-Bains, Savoie, France, and is a manufacturer of micro-cars. This French licensed car company was founded in 1983 and introduced its first vehicle “Aixam 325D” in 1984, followed by “Aixam 400D” in 1985. This French company currently produces the Minauto series.
Today, Aixam is one of the most famous micro car manufacturers in France and has made several appearances at the British International Motor Show.
Ligier
The French car brand was founded in 1968 by Guy Ligier, initially for the manufacture of sports cars, and later moving into the micro car market. They currently manufacture micro cars and quads. It is based in Abrest, France.
It introduced its first vehicle in 1971, the Ligier JS2, a sports car powered by a mid-engined Ford V6. However, production of the JS2 stopped shortly after the 1973 energy crisis due to the crash of the market, so the company shifted its focus to micro-cars such as the Ligier JS6, Ligier X-Too, and Ambra CLS. The EZ10 EasyMile, an autonomous shuttle bus for light city transit, is one of Ligier’s most popular models.
PGO
PGO is a privately owned car manufacturer from France, which specializes in sports cars. The company was founded by two car lovers, Prévôt Gilles and Olivier, who formed the brand with the initials. PGO started the automotive business producing replicas, but soon shifted to its own range of retro two-seater cars.
Conclusions
In a short period of time, the French Car Brands have achieved great success by introducing many new body styles and developing advanced technology. They also started producing cheap cars to make them affordable for everyone. Today, with an annual production of about 3 million vehicles, France is one of the world’s largest automakers, along with Japan, the United States, Germany, Italy and China.
