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  French barn finds head to auction 11 Mar 2016 (News)
  The entire collection of a recently deceased enthusiast is set to go under the hammer at an auction in his native France – with more than 70 vehicles up for grabs, including classic cars, motorcycles and a fascinating array of children’s pedal cars. Previously stored in a barn in the rural area of Cléguérec, the collection is being sold on Easter Saturday (March 26, 2016) by specialist auction house Jack-Philippe Ruellan.
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  Results: Artcurial classic car auction, Paris, 10 June 12 Jun 2013 (News)
  The final results for the sale, which lasted more than five hours, were an impressive auction total of €8.7m, more than €2m above the initial estimate, with 90% of the 92 collectors' cars sold - with 60% of these offered at no reserve. The majority of cars will remain in France, including lot 257, the 1935 Bugatti 57 Gangloff, which came to the sale from outside France and now returns home. Some 13 cars sold to Eastern Europe, with many others going to collectors from other European countries and the US.
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  Euro Travel Kit Keeps You Safe and Legal 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  True or not, keeping within the law is easy enough if you know what’s required. Motoring rules change between different European countries; for example, in France only one warning triangle is required, whilst in Spain two are needed. In some countries a First Aid kit is required, whilst not in others. Only a single Reflective vest is required for the driver in France although the French Société Prévention Routiére recommend vest are carried for all passengers, as is the legal requirement in Spain.
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  Renault 16 anniversary marked with Monte Carlo historic rally entry 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  The car, which was named Car of the Year in 1966, will start the 2015 event in Reims, northern France, on 30 Jan. Car number 16 will be drive by ex-Formula 1 driver Michel Leclère. The winner of the 1969 Premier Pas Dunlop Gordini Cup will be joined in the car by Laurent Lamat and Gilles Dubois, winners of a competition organised by FCRA (Fédération des Clubs Renault et Alpine).
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  Classics rev up for Monte Carlo rally 25 Jan 2017 (News)
  It’s the fourth time the large town has been used as a British start point for the 1300-mile trip to the south of France. Three classes of cars take part in the event. The Historique class is restricted to models that competed in the Monte Carlo Rallies between 1955 and 1980. It will take place over eight days on open public roads with the cars and crews undertaking a series of 14 demanding test stages in the mountains of southern France.
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  UK motorists 'less likely to drive abroad' following Brexit 15 Aug 2016 (News)
  For example, while you may know that you must attach a headlamp adjustment kit to your car before heading across the channel, you’re less likely to know that in Spain, glasses wearers are obliged to drive with a spare pair of spectacles. Other rules include it being illegal to drive in France without a breathalyser kit, and illegal to carry a bike in the rear of a car in Portugal. Most bizarrely, in Denmark it’s a legal obligation to check underneath a car for sleeping children before pulling away.
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  Ferrari sets new world record for classic car sold at auction 8 Feb 2016 (News)
  Dusek in 1960, an architect living in Pennsylvania. Following its time in American, the car was brought to France in 1970. The American architect sold it to Pierre Bardinon, the astute collector who over the years assembled some 50 factory Ferraris comprising the most successful and iconic models in the history of the marque.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day three 30 May 2013 (News)
  Exhausts, engine mountings, suspension and fuel systems – some preparation garages have made things more complicated and therefore more troublesome and harder to fettle in the middle of nowhere – the sweep mechanics are going to be working long into the night. Lots of cars have been in real difficulties today. Car 1, the big La France, had a chain come off the chain-drive La France, and was the first car to go down.  Most have suffered suspension troubles. There is a great atmosphere in the camp site tonight, but the Sweeper Mechanics look like burning another drum of midnight oil to get everyone fit for more of this tomorrow…
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  UK motorists ready to get behind wheel of new Laguna 22 Oct 2007 (News)
  "The new Renault Laguna is off to a promising start, having received widespread acclaim for its impressive refinement, well-appointed interior and overall feeling of quality," said the company. Established in France in 1899, Renault's headquarters can be found in Cedex.
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  Gallery: Pride of Longbridge 2014, Birmingham, 12 April 14 Apr 2014 (News)
  The show’s international credentials have also taken a smart move forward, with visitors making the trek from Isle of Man, Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Switzerland – as well as more. There are some exciting plans afoot for 2015, which will be the 10th anniversary of the closure of MG Rover. We’re hoping that it marks a turning point for PoL, where it becomes a forward-looking event, which celebrates the great cars that we still have on the roads.
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  1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible For Sale 22 Jul 2012 (News)
  The car was completly restored in 2010-2011 to its concours condition. This car is located in PARIS- France and has French registration.The car spent all of its life in New Mexico-USA. Several restoration process pictures are available. New rebuilt engine (pistons, rings and both main and rod bearings): all that can be replaced new has been done and transmission rebuilt.
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  'Britons' top European driving destination is Germany' 7 Jul 2008 (News)
  New research from an automobile manufacturer has revealed Britain's favourite European country in which to drive. According to Vauxhall, the UK's top destination for motoring is Germany, followed by France, Norway and Spain. However, drivers may still be at risk of invalidating their car insurance policy when heading abroad.
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  Fiat reports increased revenue over first quarter 28 Apr 2008 (News)
  The company experienced high levels of growth in Brazil, where there was a 35 per cent rise in vehicles sold, while 27 per cent and 15 per cent increases were recorded in France and Germany. It also stated that the Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda performed well, as did the Fiat Punto. "Fiat Group revenues rose nearly ten per cent to €15 billion (£11.7 billion), with all businesses contributing to the increase, despite the uneven trading conditions in some key regions," the company announced.
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  Year-end results show profit increase for Renault 14 Feb 2008 (News)
  He said: "Thanks to the dedication of the men and women at Renault, we ended 2007 ready to ensure the success of Renault Commitment 2009." Renault's headquarters can be located in the Boulogne-Billancourt area of France. The company was formed in 1899.
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  Koleos set for world debut at Geneva motor show 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  A producer of automobiles, trucks and buses, Renault was originally established in 1889 and its headquarters can be found in the Boulogne-Billancourt area of France. Some 126,584 people were said to be working for the company in 2005.
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  Irish importer Glencullen acquired by Renault Group 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  By 2010, the French automaker is looking for a nine per cent market share in the Emerald Isle. Indeed, it has already amassed a 5.4 per cent hike in France over September 2007 against figures from 2006, according to the Wall Street Journal. Future marketing director at Renault Ireland Rachid Assas praised the efforts of Glencullen chairman Bill McCullen, who has been with the company for 21 years.
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  Emissions promotion 'to help Citroen clean up' 1 Oct 2007 (News)
  Since then, it has gone on to become a subsidiary of PSA Peugeot. Its headquarters can be found in Paris, France.
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  Italian Job Miura to star at London show 19 Jan 2016 (News)
  Among the other cars it will be scrumming down with are a Jaguar E-type, a Jensen FF, an AC Ace, a Lotus Esprit and an Aston Martin Lagonda. France will be represented by mid-engined pocket rockets – the Renault 5 Turbo and rally-inspired Peugeot 205 T16 – while Germany’s line-up includes the original Audi quattro, Porsche 356 Speedster and (fittingly in the company’s centenary year), a host of BMWs, including the CSL ‘Batmobile’, an original 328 and an M1.
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  ‘Blue Train’ Bentley to star at Paris classic car show 4 Feb 2015 (News)
  He arrived at the Conservative Club in St James, London for a celebratory drink having passed the clock at Victoria Railway Station at 15.30 the next day, four minutes before the train was due to arrive in Calais, having averaged 43.43mph driving on pre-motorway roads. He won the £100 wager, although the Automotive Club de France attempted to fine him £200 for an un-authorised race in France. Richard Charlesworth, Head of the Bentley Heritage Collection, comments: ‘We are most grateful to Bruce McCaw for the loan of his legendary Bentley Speed Six.
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  Extraordinary Display of Royal Cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed 28 Jun 2012 (News)
  A 1947 Daimler DE36 Limousine Landaulette A 1951 Ford Pilot V8 7-seat shooting brake A 1956 Ford Zephyr 7-seat shooting brake A 1961 Vauxhall Cresta Friary 2.6 estate car A 1972 Citroen SM Opera ordered by President Georfges Pompidou and buoi;t by Henri Chapron for an official visit to france by the WQueen in 1972. And, most extraordinary of all, the 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Limousine 'Bubbletop' commissioned by President Harry S. Truman in which the Queen rode in 1957 on her visit to Washington DC.