1889 CE
Peugeot builds first car
Peugeot produces its first automobile, a steam-powered tricycle, designed by Léon Serpollet. This marks the beginning of Peugeot's car manufacturing. #automotive #history
Chronological Storyline (36 Milestones)
1896 CE
Peugeot Société Anonyme founded
Armand Peugeot formally establishes the Société Anonyme des Automobiles Peugeot, separating the car business from the family's steel and bicycle operations. #automotive #corporate
Jul 11, 1899 CE
Fiat founded
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Fiat) is founded by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli. The first Fiat plant opens in Turin. #automotive #Italy
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Jun 24, 1910 CE
Alfa Romeo founded
A.L.F.A. (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) is founded in Milan, later becoming Alfa Romeo. It becomes a symbol of Italian sports cars. #automotive #Italy
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Dec 1, 1914 CE
Maserati founded
Officine Alfieri Maserati is founded in Bologna by the Maserati brothers, later becoming a legendary luxury sports car brand. #automotive #Italy
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Apr 14, 1919 CE
Citroën founded
André Citroën founds Citroën, launching the mass production of automobiles in France with the Type A. #automotive #France
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Jun 6, 1925 CE
Chrysler Corporation founded
Walter Chrysler reorganizes the Maxwell Motor Company into the Chrysler Corporation, launching the Chrysler Six and establishing a major American automaker. #automotive #USA
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Apr 18, 1934 CE
Citroën Traction Avant launched
Citroën introduces the Traction Avant, the first mass-produced front-wheel-drive car with a monocoque body, revolutionizing automotive design. #automotive #innovation
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Oct 1, 1948 CE
Citroën 2CV launched
Citroën unveils the 2CV at the Paris Motor Show, an affordable and utilitarian car designed for rural France, becoming an icon of French motoring. #automotive #France
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Oct 6, 1955 CE
Citroën DS launched
Citroën introduces the DS at the Paris Motor Show, featuring revolutionary hydropneumatic suspension and futuristic styling, setting new standards for ride comfort and handling. #automotive #innovation
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Jul 4, 1957 CE
Fiat 500 launched
Fiat launches the Nuova 500, a small city car that becomes a symbol of Italian post-war mobility and cultural icon. #automotive #Italy
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Sep 1, 1962 CE
Peugeot 404 launched
Peugeot introduces the 404, a mid-size family car known for its durability and elegant design by Pininfarina, becoming a best-seller in many markets. #automotive #France
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Oct 1, 1976 CE
PSA Peugeot Citroën formed
Peugeot and Citroën merge to create PSA Peugeot Citroën, forming a major French automotive group to compete globally. #automotive #merger
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Aug 1, 1978 CE
PSA acquires Chrysler Europe
PSA Group buys Chrysler's European operations (including Simca and Rootes) for $230 million, greatly expanding its market share. The brands are later rebranded as Talbot. #automotive #acquisition
Mar 1, 1983 CE
Peugeot 205 launched
Peugeot launches the 205, a supermini that becomes a best-seller and saves the company from financial crisis. The 205 GTI version becomes a hot hatch icon. #automotive #France
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Nov 2, 1983 CE
Chrysler minivan launched
Chrysler introduces the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager, creating the minivan segment and revolutionizing family transportation. #automotive #innovation
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Aug 5, 1987 CE
Chrysler acquires AMC (Jeep)
Chrysler purchases American Motors Corporation, gaining the Jeep brand and the profitable Jeep Cherokee (XJ) line, which strengthens Chrysler's SUV lineup. #automotive #acquisition
May 7, 1998 CE
DaimlerChrysler merger
Daimler-Benz and Chrysler merge in a $36 billion deal, creating DaimlerChrysler, a global automotive giant. The merger is billed as a 'merger of equals' but later proves problematic. #automotive #merger
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May 14, 2007 CE
Daimler sells Chrysler to Cerberus
Daimler sells an 80.1% stake in Chrysler to Cerberus Capital Management for $7.4 billion, ending the troubled DaimlerChrysler merger. Chrysler is renamed Chrysler LLC. #automotive #divestiture
Jun 10, 2009 CE
Fiat acquires initial stake in Chrysler
Chrysler emerges from bankruptcy with Fiat acquiring a 20% stake in exchange for technology and access to markets. Sergio Marchionne becomes CEO. This begins the integration of Fiat and Chrysler. #automotive #merger
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Jul 21, 2011 CE
Fiat increases stake in Chrysler to 58.5%
Fiat exercises its option to buy additional shares from the US Treasury, gaining majority control of Chrysler. This step solidifies Fiat's leadership in the combined group. #automotive #acquisition
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Fiat fully acquires Chrysler
Fiat completes the purchase of the remaining 41.5% of Chrysler from the VEBA trust for $4.35 billion, creating Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on January 1, 2014. #automotive #merger
Oct 13, 2014 CE
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles IPO on NYSE
FCA lists on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FCAU, raising about $3.8 billion. The listing provides capital for expansion and debt reduction. #automotive #finance
Aug 1, 2017 CE
PSA acquires Opel and Vauxhall from GM
PSA Group buys Opel and Vauxhall from General Motors for €2.2 billion, becoming the second-largest European carmaker by market share. The acquisition includes manufacturing plants and brands. #automotive #acquisition
Jul 25, 2018 CE
Sergio Marchionne dies
Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of FCA and chairman of Ferrari, dies unexpectedly at age 66 after complications from surgery. He is credited with saving both Fiat and Chrysler. #automotive #leadership
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Dec 18, 2019 CE
PSA and FCA announce merger agreement
PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles agree to merge in a 50-50 share exchange, creating the world's fourth-largest automaker with the name Stellantis. The deal is valued at about $50 billion. #automotive #merger
Dec 21, 2020 CE
EU approves PSA-FCA merger
The European Commission grants conditional antitrust approval for the merger, requiring concessions in minivan and commercial vehicle markets. This clears a major regulatory hurdle. #automotive #regulation
Jan 16, 2021 CE
Stellantis officially formed
Stellantis N.V. is established after the merger of PSA and FCA, with shares trading on Euronext Paris, Borsa Italiana, and NYSE. Carlos Tavares becomes CEO. The company owns 14 automotive brands. #automotive #merger
Jan 18, 2021 CE
Stellantis begins trading on Euronext
Stellantis shares debut on Euronext Paris and Borsa Italiana under the ticker STLA. The listing marks the first day of trading for the merged company. #automotive #finance
Mar 1, 2022 CE
Stellantis presents Dare Forward 2030 plan
Stellantis unveils its strategic plan Dare Forward 2030, aiming for 100% EV sales in Europe and 50% in the US by 2030, with a target of over €300 billion in revenue. #automotive #electrification
Jul 1, 2022 CE
Stellantis opens first battery plant in France
Stellantis inaugurates its first gigafactory for electric vehicle batteries in Douvrin, France, as part of a joint venture with TotalEnergies and Mercedes-Benz. The plant supports the group's electrification strategy. #automotive #electrification
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Stellantis reports record net profit for 2022
Stellantis announces a record net profit of €16.8 billion for 2022, driven by strong pricing and vehicle sales, despite supply chain challenges. #automotive #finance
Oct 27, 2023 CE
Stellantis and Leapmotor announce partnership
Stellantis invests €1.5 billion for a 20% stake in Chinese EV maker Leapmotor, forming a joint venture to accelerate EV production and global expansion. #automotive #electrification
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Stellantis launches electric Ram ProMaster
Stellantis introduces the all-electric Ram ProMaster, expanding its EV lineup in the commercial vehicle segment, key for the North American market. #automotive #EV
Jun 1, 2024 CE
Stellantis faces UAW strike threats
The United Auto Workers union threatens to strike at Stellantis plants over contract disputes, highlighting labor tensions amid high profits. #automotive #labor
Oct 31, 2024 CE
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns
Carlos Tavares steps down as CEO of Stellantis following a boardroom clash, with the company citing strategic differences. An interim CEO is appointed. #automotive #leadership