De Dion-Bouton

De Dion-Bouton was a prominent French company that produced automobiles and railcars between 1883 and 1953. It was established by Jules-Albert de Dion, Georges Bouton, and Charles Trépardoux. De Dion-Bouton was known for its high-quality vehicles and technological innovations, such as its four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive system. The company also played an important role in the development of motor racing in France, winning several prestigious events in the early 1900s. Despite its success, De Dion-Bouton eventually fell into financial difficulties and was forced to cease production in the 1950s. However, its legacy lives on, and the company remains an important part of French automotive history.

De Dion-Bouton was a French automotive manufacturer that was founded in 1883 by Jules-Albert de Dion, Georges Bouton, and Charles Trépardoux. Initially, the company produced steam-powered tricycles and quadricycles, but in 1895, they introduced their first gasoline-powered vehicle, the Type A. The company continued to innovate, introducing a four-cylinder engine in 1899, which became one of their signature features. De Dion-Bouton was also involved in motor racing and won several prestigious races in the early 1900s, including the Gordon Bennett Cup. However, the company faced financial difficulties after World War I and eventually stopped producing cars in 1932, focusing instead on commercial vehicles and railcars. Despite its struggles, De Dion-Bouton is remembered as an important contributor to the development of the automobile industry, particularly in France.