04/07/2008 05:25. PEUGEOT is celebrating the 50,000,000th unit to roll off their production lines since 1891.

In little more than a century, Automobiles Peugeot has expanded beyond recognition from humble beginnings to become a global automotive giant.

Recognised today as an innovator, Automobiles Peugeot operates from 24 production sites worldwide and is one of the undisputed world leaders in production of low-CO2 emission vehicles.

The milestone 50 millionth unit was a new 308 SW, built in France, which will now take pride of place on display in the Peugeot Museum.

In 1891, Armand Peugeot built the first series of Peugeot Type 3 quadricycles, powered by petrol. A pioneer in the world of motor cars, Armand Peugeot set up his company, Societe des Automobiles Peugeot, in 1896 and had a new factory... // Northside People