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Paris reviews banning motorbikes and scooters at night to limit noise

‘One combustion scooter alone can wake up several thousand Parisians’, says the councillor behind the plan

What is the HistoVec website in France and how can it help drivers?

Transparency is key when it comes to buying second hand cars

Beeping, insults: The regions of France with the rudest drivers

A new poll also found issues such as overtaking on the right and 74% admitting to using their phone while driving – with poor habits now back to pre-pandemic levels

Ride-share apps in France call for driver strike

Drivers in France for ride-sharing services such as Uber have been called to strike and log out of their apps by their national union, with plans for a protest in two weeks.

France offers up to €11,000 for eco-friendly vehicles

Drivers in France are still eligible in 2020 to receive up to €11,000 in grants to help buy a new or second-hand “clean” vehicle to replace an older, more polluting one - under certain conditions.

Fuel prices drop month-on-month in France

The price of fuel in France has dropped this week, marking the year’s first month-on-month drop, according to official figures published on June 3.

Gendarmes in French department reward good drivers

Good drivers, keep it up: Gendarmes in the Oise department (Hauts-de-France) have been stopping drivers not for bad behaviour, but to reward them for good driving with cash prizes of up to €200 each.

Third of French people admit littering on motorway

As one of the year’s busiest driving weekends begins, a new poll shows that one third of French people admit to throwing rubbish out of their car windows when travelling on the motorway.

French department raises speed limit in 80kph backlash

The Hautes-Alpes department has increased the speed limit on three quarters of its 70kph roads to 80kph, in a sign of defiance against the government’s controversial secondary road limit reduction.

Controversial 80kph speed limit comes into force today

The government’s controversial decision to reduce the speed limit on secondary roads in France from 90kph to 80kph comes into force today (July 1).

New Mercedes electric car to be made in France

A new electric car by Mercedes is to become the first major German-brand vehicle to be made in France, securing 800 jobs, after Daimler - owner of the Smart car factory in Moselle (Lorraine) - confirmed the agreement this weekend.

Court rules car work costs must be agreed beforehand

The supreme court has ruled that any mechanical work on your car - and the final cost - must be expressly agreed beforehand between the garage and customer, and no further charges will be allowed.

Funny gendarme post warns of ‘disappearing indicators’

Gendarmerie in the Pyrénées-Orientales have warned of the “worrying disappearance” of car indicators and have called for witnesses, in a novel approach to getting drivers to remember to indicate.

Thousands of motorists protest 80kph speed limit drop

Thousands of bikers and car drivers have protested this weekend against the government's plans to change the speed limit on main roads from 90kph to 80kph.

Marseille jokes at “best French city to drive in” win

Marseille residents have reacted with disbelief and humour after a new study named their city as the “best in France to drive in”.

Paris speed limit could be capped at 30 km/h

The maximum speed limit across the whole of Paris could soon be just 30 km/h by 2020, if a project aiming to reduce pollution and noise goes ahead.

Drivers can now find cheapest petrol on their phone

Drivers in France can now use their smartphone to find the cheapest petrol in the area, thanks to the a new French government mobile site.

Peugeot 3008 wins Car Of The Year

Compact SUV catches judges’ eye as a family car to enjoy driving

French road network 'is getting worse' survey finds

The french road network is getting worse – and inconsiderate driving is not helping, according to a survey by the leading consumer watchdog UFC-Que Choisir .

Driver satisfaction

Paris reviews banning motorbikes and scooters at night to limit noise

What is the HistoVec website in France and how can it help drivers?

Beeping, insults: The regions of France with the rudest drivers

Price comparison site launched for French MOT tests

Green politician supports lowering French motorway toll fees

Drivers in France ‘should get Covid insurance refunds’

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Storm and hail warnings as rain sweeps through France

7 reader questions on new France/UK border checks answered

Museums, mothers and muguet: key dates to note in May in France

Ride-share apps in France call for driver strike

France offers up to €11,000 for eco-friendly vehicles

Fuel prices drop month-on-month in France

Gendarmes in French department reward good drivers

Third of French people admit littering on motorway

French department raises speed limit in 80kph backlash

Controversial 80kph speed limit comes into force today

New Mercedes electric car to be made in France

Court rules car work costs must be agreed beforehand

Funny gendarme post warns of ‘disappearing indicators’

Rare Peugeot owned by French billionaire for sale

Car insurance cost to rise 3% nationally in 2018

Driver caught doing 202kph was ‘just testing his car’

Thousands of motorists protest 80kph speed limit drop

Alpine is a legend reborn for twisty roads

Government unveils 18 new road safety measures

More rigorous car inspection coming to France in May

Trade old car for eco-friendly one with new scheme

Drivers waste months hunting parking

Marseille jokes at “best French city to drive in” win

Paris speed limit could be capped at 30 km/h

Drivers can now find cheapest petrol on their phone

Peugeot 3008 wins Car Of The Year

French road network 'is getting worse' survey finds