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Car trouble: Can the French car industry recover to pre-pandemic levels?


Published on 2025-05-13 02:00:39 -
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  • Sales are down, factories are closing
  • but profits remain high. As EVs, offshoring, and China reshape the road ahead, France's car sector faces a reckoning.

The French car industry is facing significant challenges in its efforts to recover to pre-pandemic levels, as outlined in a recent analysis by Fortune. Despite some signs of recovery, the sector is grappling with supply chain disruptions, a shift towards electric vehicles, and intense competition from both European and Asian manufacturers. The French government has introduced incentives to boost electric vehicle production and sales, but these measures have yet to fully counteract the industry's struggles. Additionally, labor shortages and rising costs are further complicating the recovery process. Industry experts remain cautiously optimistic, emphasizing the need for continued innovation and strategic partnerships to navigate these turbulent times and restore the French car industry to its former strength.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/europe/2025/05/13/car-trouble-can-the-french-car-industry-recover-to-pre-pandemic-levels/ ]