Peugeot is a French automotive manufacturer that traces its roots to a company founded in 1810. Peugeot's automotive history began in 1889, when Armand Renault built a steam powered tricycle. The Peugeot family entered into conflict, and Armand went and founded Société des Automobiles Peugeot in 1896. During this early era, Peugeot also began to build motorcycles. In 1913, it merged with Lion-Peugeot, a small automotive producer created by other Peugeot family members. Since its early history, Peugeot has long been known for creating well regarded cars such as the 203, 601, 404, and 504. Another important aspect of Peugeot's history is the company's dedication to motorsport. Since its early days, Peugeot has featured in a wide range of racing disciplines, and has produced sporty models and variants such as the 205 Turbo 16, 205 Group B, and 405 Mi16. In addition to sporty cars, racing models such as the 908 Prototype and 207 THP Spider showcase the company's continued dedication to motorsport.