Le Figaro
41 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Artcurial Auctions Rare Racing Legends at Le Mans Classic · Artcurial auctions historic racing cars including Porsche 906 and Ferrari 500 GTO at Le Mans Classic.
- Electric Vehicle Drivers Adapt to Extreme Heat to Preserve Battery Range · Extreme heat in France requires electric vehicle drivers to adjust charging habits to protect batteries.
- French Real Estate Agent Builds Car-Sharing Fleet to 20 Vehicles · Benjamin, a real estate agent, turned a personal car into a 20-vehicle car-sharing business generating 60,000 euros in revenue.
- BMW i3 Electric Sedan Prices Revealed Starting at 74,850 Euros · BMW unveils pricing for its new i3 electric sedan starting at 74,850 euros with up to 906 km range.
- French Interwar Luxury Cars Head to California Auction · Rare French prestige cars from the 1920s-30s era arrive at Pebble Beach auction.
- MG4 Electric Sedan Gets Performance Upgrade and Battery Improvements · MG Motor refreshes the MG4 electric sedan with a more powerful motor and improved battery performance.
- Descendant Drives 1903 Car Featuring Grandfather's Automatic Transmission Patent · Éric Fouillaron drives a rare 1903 car built by his great-grandfather, featuring an early automatic transmission system.
- Limited Edition Supercars Remain Unaffected by Global Economic Crisis · Limited edition supercars like the Audi Nuvolari continue to sell out instantly despite economic uncertainty.
- Figaro Quiz Tests If You Are Ready to Switch to Electric Vehicles · Le Figaro launches a quiz to test drivers' knowledge and readiness for electric vehicle adoption.
- France's Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Expansion Faces Complex Challenges · Advenir and Avere-France publish a white paper to accelerate public charging station deployment in France.
- Ferrari's Electric Luce Ignites Controversy with Radical New Design · Ferrari unveils its first electric vehicle, the Luce, sparking intense debate over its departure from traditional Italian design codes.
- BMW Reveals First Electric M Concept at Le Mans with Quad-Motor Setup · BMW unveils its first electric M concept car featuring individual motors for each wheel at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Early French Electric Car Leasing Beneficiaries Face Renewal Uncertainty · Pioneers of France's subsidized electric car leasing scheme face uncertainty over contract renewal terms despite initial satisfaction.
- Belgian Fan Drives 1982 BMW Cross-Country to Follow Belgium in World Cup · Adam El Manawy drives his 43-year-old BMW across 10,000 km in the US to support Belgium.
- RM Sotheby's Auction to Return French Automotive Masterpieces to France · RM Sotheby's Pebble Beach auction features rare French coachbuilt cars returning home.
- Audi Unveils Nuvolari Hypercar: 1001 HP, €600k, Lamborghini Tech · Audi debuts its first 1001-horsepower hypercar, the Nuvolari, priced at €600,000.
- Mercedes-Benz Revamps Class S for 140th Anniversary with Enhanced Safety and Lighting · Mercedes-Benz updates its flagship Class S sedan with new components and advanced lighting technology.
- Audi Imitates Ferrari with Limited Edition Supercar Launch · Audi unveils limited Nuvolari supercar inspired by Ferrari, based on Lamborghini's hybrid platform
- France's Ardèche Joins Five Departments with Automatic License Suspension for Phone Use · Ardèche implements automatic 6-month license suspension for drivers caught using phones, following similar measures in four other French departments.
- European Media Consortium Exposes KTM Enduro Bypassing Emissions Standards · A European media consortium confirms KTM enduros are sold bridged and modified by dealers to exceed emission limits.
- Volvo EX60 Electric SUV Offers 600km Range and Up to 680 HP · The new Volvo EX60 electric SUV combines over 600km range with up to 680 horsepower in a minimalist Scandinavian interior.
- Le Mans Classic Expands to Annual Event Featuring 1970s-80s Racing Legends · Le Mans Classic becomes an annual event with a new 1972-2020 racing car retrospective.
- Ferrari Luce Electric Debut Sparks Stock Drop Amid Design Controversy · Ferrari unveils controversial electric Luce, causing 6% stock drop and mixed reactions from fans and legends.
- Summer Reading Guide: New Books on Racing, F1, and Car Health · New French publications cover 1972 F1 history, Italian motorsport, and back pain prevention for drivers.
- Lancia Gamma SUV Revealed as Restyled DS N°7 Platform · Lancia launches Gamma SUV based on DS N°7 architecture with Italian styling cues
- Pierre Fillon Aims to Make Le Mans Museum a Global Racing Reference · ACO president Pierre Fillon outlines plans to expand the Le Mans Museum into a world-class automotive heritage center.
- Le Mans Unveils M24 Museum Celebrating 100 Years of Endurance Racing · The 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit inaugurates its new M24 museum showcasing historic race cars
- Renault 14: The 'Peach' Car That Missed Its Era Despite Pioneering Tech · The 1976 Renault 14 was a technical pioneer undone by a disastrous advertising campaign.
- French EV Charging Network Avoids Saturation Despite Holiday Traffic Peaks · Roole Data analysis shows only 8.5% of French highway charging stations saturated during May 1st peak travel.
- French Courts Reject Insurers' Claim to Reduce Takata Airbag Compensation · French courts rule that unaddressed Takata airbags do not justify reduced insurance payouts for theft or fire damage.