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Synchronized as two Swiss watches, Peugeot and Renault revealed on February 14th the two best European city cars. [Same segment than the US Chevrolet Spark's one.] Let's start with the Peugeot 108, sister of the futur Citroën C1. For the first time, the...
Cet essai longue durée (12 mois) a été réalisé : En France comme à l’étranger Sur tous types de revêtement A températures extrêmes, en hiver comme en été Au quotidien comme pour les vacances Lors de courtes et de longues distances Sur tous types de routes,...
The French automakers were the first to come into the USA and Canada at the end of the 19th century. At the beginning the French car industry was the most advanced and the French market was by far the largest. The first car was l'Obéissante made in Le...
Citroën, an eight-time World Rally Champion, is making its debut in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) this year. The first of the season’s twelve races will be held in Morocco on 12 April. With the new discipline representing a new challenge...
Twingo, also calls “The car that didn’t exist”, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. At the time of its launch, the model took the world by storm thanks to its bold design, innovative concept and playful demeanour, and ultimately racked up almost...
Citroën Racing presented details of its 2014 sporting programmes today at its technical centre in Versailles. For the first time ever, Citroën will be competing simultaneously in two FIA World Championships, with Rally Cars (WRC) and Touring Cars (WTCC)....
Robert SERF est un constructeur autonome de l'entre-deux-guerres. Avant la deuxième guerre mondiale et le plan Pons, la France avait connu une centaine de marques automobiles depuis la création de cette même industrie. La curiosité autour du constructeur...
Did you know that Peugeot owned a Boieng for shipping parts from France to Nigeria ? Created in 1972, PAN - Peugeot Automobile Nigeria is a joint venture between the Nigerian state and the French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroën. In 1974, the Nigerian government...
The Peugeot stand at the 65th Frankfurt Motor Show is undoubtedly going to be a popular destination as the brand showcases the world debut of its latest model, the New Peugeot 308. The compact family hatchback is there to appreciate in production specification,...
With 40 cars across a 4,000sqm stand in Hall One of the Paris Motor Show, Peugeot is revealing a revitalised and unified range for 2014. For a glimpse of the future, the Quartz and Exalt Concept cars combine thrills and efficiency wrapped in a premium...
Do you find yourself spending endless hours looking up French cars which were never available in the US? Don't feel bad, you are certainly not alone. The good news is many of these cars were either available in the US or can now be imported easily. Here...
In the XVIIth century, carriages were the only vehicles on the avenues of the Château de Versailles... In 2013, as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of André Le Nôtre, the gardens he designed have become havens of calm once again thanks...
Today, we meet with John who is at the head of the Panhard Club USA called : Les Amis de Panhard & Deutsch-Bonnet USA or Friends of Panhard & Deutsch-Bonnet USA. To celebrate the meeting between French Cars In America and Les Amis de Panhard & Deutsch-Bonnet...
The Kwid is a concept car unveiled at the Delhi Auto Show, highlights both Renault’s commitment to new markets, such as India, as well as the company’s ability to produce appealing products in the compact car segment. The vehicle’s robust, yet fun design,...
Interested in buying a brand new French car ? You have been told that there is no possibility of finding a new vehicle from the french big three in the USA or Canada? There might actually be some exceptions to the rule, albeit without the original logo...
The Rallye Monte-Carlo ZENN (Zero Emission, No Noise) is the “greenest” segment of the Monte-Carlo New Energies Rally, the event is open only to electric vehicles. The fifth edition is holding from March 21 to 23, 2014 in Monaco and featured three special...
For the launch of new Twingo, inspired from the US Renault Le Car, let’s look back at the history of small Renault cars, each one of which has successfully responded to changes in society and still holds a special place in the hearts of motorists. 1946...
Are you planning a trip to Europe for summer ? You need to rent a car ? Think Renault USA, Peugeot Open Europe or Citroën Europass ! Renault, as Peugeot and Citroën, have special programs which allow US and Canadian citizens to rent a French car in Europe....
Having established records with Mégane R26.R in 2008 and Mégane R.S. Trophy in 2011, the engineers at Renault Sport were not content to rest upon their laurels. With a lap time of 7m54.36s, Mégane R.S. 275 Trophy-R engraved its name and performance potential...
PEUGEOT dévoile le prototype de l’Hypercar 9X8, sa voiture de compétition de toute nouvelle génération, appelée à débuter en 2022 dans le Championnat du Monde d’Endurance FIA (WEC). Hyper-efficiente, propulsée par une motorisation hybride et dotée d’une...
A few weeks ago we presented in advance the CITROËN Cactus. Today it is more than a concept car; it is a manifest of the future models in the C line. CITROËN is shifting the paradigm with the new concept car, shedding the superfluous and bringing well-...
In 2007, Peugeot planned to come back to the US and Canadian markets. A few Peugeot were imported and registered in New Jersey state where the automaker still has an office. Some rumours stated that the large 407 coupe was designed for the US market....
For your next trip to Paris make a stop at the C_42 the Citroën’s international showcase. It is located at No. 42 on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, one of the world’s most prestigious addresses. Open since 2007 in its current form, C_42 is a place where...
A few days after the new low consumption world record made by Peugeot, PSA Peugeot Citroën introduces the DS5 180 hp getting 53 MPG. With almost 53,000 orders since it was launched in 2011, the DS5 confirms the unabashed pleasure of driving an exceptional...
Quel étonnement de voir des pneumatiques de marque "Esso" équipés un Panhard 24 BT de 1965. Après quelques recherches, Esso aurait commercialisé des pneus sous la marque "Atlas" durant des années. A partir des années 60, ou début 70, on trouve des supports...