Founded in France in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, a talented car dealer and racing driver, the Alpine brand takes its name from its creator's favorite playground, the Alps. As the first manufacturer to be crowned World Rally Champion, Alpine's cars are celebrated by drivers and motorsport fans worldwide for their unmatched performance and innovation. From its earliest competition victories to today, Alpine’s DNA has remained true to the values that built the brand’s success: lightness, agility, innovation, and a competitive spirit.