Why are French cars not sold in the United States?

Given the difference between U.S. and European regulations, ordinary French cars cannot be driven in the United States. However, it left the country in 1973 due to insufficient sales and was acquired by Peugeot, which then left America in 1991.

Is Peugeot sold in the US?

Peugeot was the last French automaker to sell cars in the U.S., but it hasn’t operated dealers here since the late 1980s. Both French brands have relatively strong footholds in Europe and South America, and Peugeots are even sold as far north as Mexico.

Are there any French cars?

Top Five French Car Brands

• Peugeot. Peugeot is one of the oldest vehicle companies in the world if you base it on when the business was first opened which was in 1810.
• Renault. Renault was founded nearly a 125 years ago in 1898 by three brothers, Fernand, Marcel and Louis Renault.
• Citroen / DS.
• Bugatti.
• Alpine.

Are French cars any good?

Much to the surprise of some commentators, a French car proved the most reliable in the 2018 Driver Power survey. The model in question was the Peugeot 3008. It was widely praised by owners for its styling, driving experience, reliability, safety and running costs.

Is Peugeot available in USA?

Stellantis Confirms Peugeot Not Coming to U.S., Focus to Be on Alfa, Chrysler. PSA said in 2016 that Peugeot would return to the U.S. in 10 years. Now Stellantis confirms it won’t, and it will focus on Alfa Romeo in the U.S. market.

Are Citroen still being made?

The DS brand has established itself as Citroen’s luxury brand. After the DS3 and DS7 Crossback, the French marque has brought out its flagship – the DS9. It’s been too long since Citroen has had any form of a full-size saloon. Finally, in 2021, they have filled the void.

Where are Peugeots made?

The Peugeot company and family are originally from Sochaux. Peugeot retains a large manufacturing plant and Peugeot museum there….Peugeot.

Type	Brand
Founder	Armand Peugeot
Headquarters	Legal and top level administrative: Poissy (new); Ave de la Grande Armée, Paris (old) Operational: Sochaux, France