How Well Do You Know French Cars?

Peugeot is based in Sochaux, France. Peugeot has been churning out cars since 1882.

The Renault 4CV was a popular car once it was released, but the German occupation of France meant that the manufacture of the car had to be delayed until after the war. It finally hit dealers in 1947.

Renault was founded by three brothers: Louis, Marcel and Fernand Renault. The Renault brothers founded the company in 1898.

Venturi sells luxury electric cars. Venturi was founded in 1984 and is based in Monaco.

The Citroen 2CV was billed as "an umbrella on wheels." It looked much like a Volkswagen Beetle but was half the price.

Bugatti was purchased by Volkswagen in 1998, but the company has been around since 1945. Bugatti manufactures only a few select models.

The Renault Clio V6 had a Porsche engine under the hood. These hand-built cars had the engines in the back.

Aixam-Mega is based in Savoie, France, This micro car manufacturer was founded in 1983.

De La Chapelle once made copycat Bugattis. Now, the company manufactures its own line of cars.

The Renault Voiturette was the first car manufactured by the company. The car was built in 1898 and featured a one-cylinder engine that had a top speed of about 30 mph.

Microcar, as the name suggests, manufactures microcars. They do have a history with small engines, though, as they started out as a boat manufacturer.

Panhard is best known for manufacturing military vehicles, although it did once manufacture passenger cars. This company has been around since 1891.

PGO was founded in 1985 by Gilles and Olivier Prévôt. In fact, the name PGO is a combination of the founders' names, Prévôt Gilles et Olivier.

Arola SARL ceased operations in 1983. The company was absorbed by Aixam-Mega in 1984.

Ballot was in business from 1905 to 1932. They were a car maker from 1919 to 1932, and before that, they manufactured small and boat engines.

Chenard-Walcker began as a bicycle and motorized tricycle manufacturer. After filing for bankruptcy in 1936, the company finally went under in 1946.

Peugeot also has a line of motorcycles. Peugeot has been manufacturing motorcycles since 1903.

The Citroen Picasso is named after the artist Pablo Picasso. The vehicle is available with either five or seven seats.

The Venturi Eclectic was the world's first solar car. The car produces zero emissions but is considered rather unattractive.

Bugatti was founded by Ettore Bugatti in 1909. Bugatti was Italian and only 21, and his father had to sign his contract for him.

The Venturi Atlantique boasted a twin turbo engine. This two-door coupe had a fiberglass body.

The Peugeot 205 was a popular model among young drivers. The car was made between 1983 and 1998.

The Renault Dauphine has a name that means either a member of French royalty or a province in France. This four-door model was a family car in the 1950s.

The JS5 was the first formula car manufactured by Ligier. The car made headlines in 1976.

Ligier was founded by Guy Ligier, a former rugby player. His roots do include an enthusiasm for cars, though, as he is also a former race car driver.

The Citroen DS3 first hit the market in 2010. This super mini car gets its name from the French word for "goddess."

The Peugeot 504 was the company's 1968 flagship model. The car was manufactured until 1983.

Only 30 Bugatti Veyron Super Sports were made. The car is valued at over $1 million.

Delahaye manufactured cars from 1894 to 1954. The car maker's founder, Émile Delahaye, was a former race car driver.

The Delahaye 175 was a large luxury vehicle manufactured from 1948 to 1951. The sports version of the car won the Monte Carlo race.

The Murena means "Moray" in Italian. The hatchback was produced only from 1980-1983.

Alpine vehicles used Renault engines. Alpine was founded in the 1950s, but it was then bought by Renault in the 1970s.

The Renault Twizy is classified as a quadricycle. It is a hatchback electric vehicle with rear-wheel drive.

The Peugeot Onyx was a 2012 concept car made partially of recycled newspaper. The car paired matte black paint with copper highlights.

PSA Peugeot Citroen sells a lot of cars in China. PSA Peugeot Citroen has been making cars since 1919.