Thirty years ago almost to the day, on March 31, 1992, the Renault factory on Île Seguin, in Boulogne-Billancourt, the historic heart of Losange and a piece of 20th century industrial history, closed its doors.
In the 21st century, the French automobile experienced a descent into hell.
In 2021, France exported 30.6 billion euros worth of vehicles but imported 46 billion.
The sector has become a major contributor to the French trade abyss.
Last year, 1.38 million vehicles were manufactured in France, compared to 2.2 million in 2019 and 3.7 million in 2004.
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