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Appeal could still overturn the ruling

The first decision has come on France and Daimler's ongoing dispute over the use of an older refrigerant in its cars. The court ruled that the cars using the R134a may be sold in France temporarily until the court makes its final decision. ...

Minister says that PSA cannot fail

French Budget Minister Jerome Cahuzac has been hinting that the French government would be willing to buy a stake in PSA Peugeot-Citroën to keep the company from failing.  "Let's be clear: this company cannot, must not ...

The French government is continuing to investigate PSA- Peugeot Citroën for plans to close the Aulnay factory in 2014 and cut 8,000 jobs. The government has hired an investigator to decide whether the cuts at Peugeot were necessary.  ...

The French government has finally released its report on whether the factory closing and job cuts at PSA Peugeot-Citroen are necessary. And the government's verdict is that the losses are a necessity for the company to survive. The governm...

French President Hollande is upset about PSA Peugeot-Citroën's plan to close the factory in Aulnay, France, and cut 8,000 jobs.  "The plan in the current state is not acceptable, it won't be accepted," Hollande said...

Owners get free transport for their to the Riviera

Nissan has made a deal with the French national railway company SNCF that allows owners of the Leaf to transport the car for free to the French Riviera on vacation. Owners just have to reserve a spot on the Auto-Train in Paris, and their car w...

First time ever European-built Toyota cars have been exported to North America

Toyota will begin exporting French-built Yaris cars to North America for the first times in the brand's history. The Yaris models in North America had previously been built in Japan. The move to European accomplishes two things. First, it ...

Fresh doubt has been cast upon the future of the Austin Grand Prix after a fresh dispute reared its head among the race organisers. The row is between the promoters, full throttle productions and the circuit owners who are building the track. ...

Renault has become the first European brand to incorporate a front passenger swivel seat technology in its catalogue. The feature will be offered in the new Clio and is part of the French automaker Mobility for All campaign. This technology was conce...

Will also use new BMW modular engines

BMW will have the first vehicles based on its new front-wheel drive platform ready by the end of 2013 and on sale in early 2014. The platform will be used by all of the next generation Mini models and even several small BMWs. Making front-wheel dr...