Cars in France
Aug 14th, 2003 (Thu)

Environmentally-conscious, space-efficient hatchbacks are big in Europe. Here is a Smart vehicle (in yellow/green), followed by a Renault Clio (I think?), a Fiat Punto (in red), a motorcycle, and a Peugeot 206 in the 7th arrondissement in Paris.
Why does it seem like there are so many more interesting, fun-to-drive and environmentally-conscious vehicles in Europe than in the States? (The latter supposedly being the world’s largest marketplace…) Here is a photo gallery of some cars spotted during my trip to France.
While lugging my bike box to L'Hotel de l'Alma in the 7th arrondissement in Paris, I encountered a New Mini. There were also many of the "old" (original) Minis, including some with airbags!
Environmentally-conscious, space-efficient hatchbacks are big in Europe. Here is a Smart vehicle (in yellow/green), followed by a Renault Clio (I think?), a Fiat Punto (in red), a motorcycle, and a Peugeot 206 in the 7th arrondissement in Paris.
The Oddest Looking Award generally goes to the older Citroens, but here's a Renault giving Citroen a run for its money! Hats off to Renault for having guts at least...
Californian in Versailles: I thought it was funny to see this Twingo with a "Chico State" sticker on its rear window!
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