Private company

New-Map

French motor-bike manufacturer

New-Map is a former French manufacturer of motor-bikes and later, of small cars and delivery vehicles. The business of powered vehicle production was instigated by Paul Martin at the bicycle plant that had been founded by his father, Joseph Martin, at the end of the previous century. The motor-bike and small vehicle business operated from Lyon between 1920 and 1956.2 It ceased to exist in 1959.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1920Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersLyon1
New Map Model BL3 Chaise 350 cc OHV 1930
Photo: Yesterdays Antique Motorcycles, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

New-Map is a former French manufacturer of motor-bikes and later, of small cars and delivery vehicles. The business of powered vehicle production was instigated by Paul Martin at the bicycle plant that had been founded by his father, Joseph Martin, at the end of the previous century. The motor-bike and small vehicle business operated from Lyon between 1920 and 1956.2

Timeline

  1. 1959Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1920Founded Founded1

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