France

French vehicle manufacturers Peugeot Citroën and Renault reported an improvement in their financial situation for the first quarter of 2008. The results mean that both companies... 2008-04-24

French carmakers Peugeot Citroën and Renault face a challenging time this year if they are to achieve their desired sales growth. Both companies have unveiled relatively positive... 2008-02-15

French car parts maker Valeo has unveiled a net profit of EUR81mn for 2007, a significant fall of 50% on the previous year. According to industry sources, the company booked a capital... 2008-02-14

French car parts maker Faurecia has reported a higher-than-expected loss for 2007. According to industry data, the company's loss for 2007 totalled EUR237.5mn. While the figure was... 2008-02-13

Lancia is seeking to significantly boost its sales in France this year. According to company sources cited in sectors of the local press, the premium brand, owned by the Italian carmaker... 2008-01-25

The Renault Group has reported an 11.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in global sales for the period July-August 2007. By individual brands, Renault 's sales climbed by

The fortunes of French stalwarts

Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn is upbeat about the new Laguna III vehicle, which the carmaker unveiled this week. Set to hit the market later this year in October, the Laguna... 2007-06-05

The PSA Group is pursuing its return to profitability with the announcement that 4,800 jobs are to go in France.

The PSA Group is pursuing its return to profitability with the announcement that 4,800 jobs are to go in France.