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This week marks the 125th anniversary of the first motor race, held between Paris and Rouen, a distance of 126 km. Twenty-one cars started, 17 finished, of which six were steam powered. Victory was shared by a Peugeot and a Panhard & Levassor, averaging 21 km/h (13 mph).

Peugeot’s second generation 2008 SUV was announced today, and will be available with electric, petrol or diesel powertrains when it hits showrooms later this year, with the 100kW (136 hp) electric​ version becoming one of the first urban electric crossovers available. ​

The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, now in its 24th year, is a multi-faceted diamond, with many ancillary events combining to offer something for everyone, regardless of which genre of automobiles an individual might be interested in.

​​Like most big-name automakers in 2019 Peuegot’s plans for the future include electrification in no small way. The latest concept to demonstrate this vision is the freshly unveiled 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered, a new conceptual iteration of the stylish sedan debuted at last year’s Geneva Auto Show.

Car auctions have made the digital transition far better than most industries, and while we may no longer have the rampant bull market of a few years ago, the collectible car industry looks in better shape than ever. Here's a selection of the more interesting lots that sold in Paris.

Paris gave birth to the automotive industry, held the world's first motor show, was the birthplace of motorsport, and now through the annual Retromobile celebration, Paris offers the finest in automobilia available. ​Here's a sampling of the remarkable objects available this year.

Pretty soon we'll all be zipping around in self-driving, self-charging taxi pods. Before we do, we'll keep peeking into the future through the high-powered lens of concept cars. This year's most memorable concepts included retro electrics, next-gen hypercars and an uncommon type of off-road hybrid.

After last month's reveal of two new hybrid motors, Peugeot has revealed that it's planning to take its electrified range in a sporty direction for 2020, and that, like Audi, it will be pulling out of World Rallycross because it feels WRX is dragging its feet on electric racing.

The Peugeot Boxer Orange Camp T 740 EB lives much bigger than its compact size lets on, offering a smart home system, full kitchen with four burners and oven, and sleeping space for a family of four. Out on the road, it capitalizes on light, wood-free construction and BlueHDi engine technology.

French automaker Peugeot has launched two new plug-in hybrid gasoline engines for use in production vehicles. The new engines will be available in the Peugeot 3008 SUV along with the all-new Peugeot 508 and 508 SW, optimizing power output and fuel efficiency balance.

The new Peugeot e-Legend Concept is a technological showcase in a classically inspired shell. The retro-modern coupe arrives loaded with contemporary and future technologies like a 456-hp electric powertrain and 16-display infotainment system.

The 23rd annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance takes place on March 11, 2018.​​ We'll have a full coverage of the concours next week, but the subject of this article is the auction cluster which surrounds this prestigious classic car event.