Cars were originally Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq, sold as Sunbeams and Talbots in England, Talbots and Darracq in France. During the Depression, sold to Rootes Motors (Hillman and Humber, amongst others), which later became Chrysler UK and Chrysler France (Simca, Talbot). By the mid-70's, all their European cars were badged as Chryslers. By 1977, Chrysler had sold out to Peugeot/Citroen, who renamed the cars Talbot. By the early 80's, anything left over had become Peugeots.
And yes, the Sunbeam bicycle was there before the Sunbeam automobile. The usual English progression, just skipping the motorcycle step.
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