The aftermath of World War II left Europe in a state of rebuilding and reimagining, and the automotive industry was no exception. French car manufacturers played a pivotal role in this renaissance, ...

Earlier this week, as I do so often I found myself thinking about French cars. I love French cars, and I love French car designs. More than anything, they have charm and a perspective far beyond ...

The automobile was not invented in France; it emerged in several places almost simultaneously in the late 19th century. But France made it weird. This story originally appeared in Volume 30 of Road & ...

This week we saw the debut of the Alpine A390, an oh-so-French electric crossover with a wacky design and compelling dynamics, and it got me thinking about French cars. Admittedly, it doesn't take a ...

There has always been a certain je ne sais quoi about French cars. They have character, fashionably stylish design, and a certain joie de vivre. Look what they’re doing, making me speak French! I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I tell the stories of new and old cars, and how to buy and enjoy both. Apr 18, 2024, 04:24pm EDT Apr 30, 2024, 11:02am EDT This ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In the early days of the automotive industry, France was ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

French peculiarity, be it in the form of a rallying Alpine, a mid-engine Matra, a durable 2CV, an innovative DS, or a Frankenstein Peugeot, has a special charm. The automobile was not invented in ...