Founded in 1890, Panhard was one of the first French automobile manufacturers. Originally known as Panhard et Levassor, the company was one of the largest automobile producers in France before WW1. Panhard cars were well known due to their racing exploits as well as being used as presidential cars between 1913 and 1920. After the second world war, the company became solely known as Panhard and produced notable cars such as the Dyna Z, the Dyna X, and the 24 CT. Panhard eventually made their final car in 1967, when the company was absorbed by Citroën. The Panhard name continued to be used for armored vehicles until 2012, when it was purchased by Renault Trucks Defense and discontinued.