Why there is no Renault in Canada?

For now, Renault can’t sell the 80 model in Canada as it does not comply with certain federal laws. The 40 version is already available in Vancouver and should follow soon in Québec, intended for business, airport, police, fire station and national parks use.

Why are there no French cars?

Given the difference between U.S. and European regulations, ordinary French cars cannot be driven in the United States. However, it left the country in 1973 due to insufficient sales and was acquired by Peugeot, which then left America in 1991.

Can Ontarians buy cars in Quebec?

In short, yes you can! Whether through a dealership or a private sale, you can buy a car from any province in Canada. However, going this route can bring along a lot of extras – extra paperwork, extra research, extra time and extra cost.

Is Citroen coming to Canada?

French automakers Peugeot and Citroën are planning to reintroduce their vehicles to Canada. After almost 30 years absence, the manufacturers are planning to bring their cars to British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

Is Renault still in business?

Since the launch of the Renault electric program, the group has sold more than 273,000 electric vehicles worldwide through December 2019. Renault is known for its role in motor sport, particularly rallying, Formula 1 and Formula E….Renault.

Will Peugeot return to the US?

If you were hoping to see Peugeot vehicles in Canada starting in 2023, we have some bad news: newly established automaker Stellantis has confirmed that the French brand won’t return to our shores anytime soon.

Is Peugeot coming back to Canada?

Is Renault making a comeback in Québec?

The love affair between Québec and Renault was an enduring one from 1964, when Renault and Peugeot jointly built a plant in Boucherville, until it exited the Canada market in ’88. Renault remains a household name in Québec and after almost 30 years the French automaker is making a comeback, though perhaps not the return that many might expect.

Are French cars coming back to America?

The French brand last sold cars in the U.S. in 1991 but has recently confirmed plans to return by 2023. We imagined that there also might be French cars returning to America from Renault, if merger talks with FCA had been fruitful, but that ship has sailed for now.

Will Peugeot cars ever make it to the US?

Peugeot’s official line is that few if any vehicles from the current European line up are likely to make it to the States, but that hasn’t stopped C/D from doing a bit of transatlantic research.

Why is the Renault 80 not available in Canada?

For now, Renault can’t sell the 80 model in Canada as it does not comply with certain federal laws. The 40 version is already available in Vancouver and should follow soon in Québec, intended for business, airport, police, fire station and national parks use.