Peugeot is a French automobile company whose origins date back to the nineteenth century. Peugeot began as a coffee mill company in 1810 and expanded into bicycles in the nineteenth century before moving on to vehicles in the twentieth century. It is one of the oldest automobile brands in the world.
The Peugeot logo includes the famous lion, which has been part of the brand's identity since 1847. The lion is a common heraldic sign in France and Scotland, representing power and loyalty. The Peugeot logo has been altered 11 times in its history, with the most recent alteration reflecting the company's move to producing electric vehicles.