
The German Automobile Agency (KBA) has announced the recall of 2.16 million Volkswagen vehicles and almost 700,000 Audi cars worldwide due to a risk of steering corrosion.
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The German Automobile Agency (KBA) has announced a recall of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles due to the risk of steering corrosion.
The German automobile agency (KBA) has announced the recall of some 2.16 million Volkswagen brand vehicles worldwide, and nearly 700,000 Audi cars.

The average price of new cars in France jumped by 34% between 2019 and 2025, reaching 29,370 euros, while sales fell by 27%. Four major players in the automotive industry have commissioned Roland Berger to analyze the causes of this contraction, seeking to refute the idea that the increase in manufacturers' margins is the only reason.

Chinese automobile exports exceeded 1.1 million vehicles in June, a monthly record, marking a 70% increase year-on-year. Brands like BYD, Geely and MG are gaining market share, mainly in Europe, Brazil and Russia.
Nearly 1.3 million vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags are still circulating in France, increasing the risk of fatal accidents, particularly with the arrival of hot weather.
The prices of charging stations for electric cars are considered opaque and too variable by users, creating frustration and slowing the adoption of electric. Prices can vary by up to 500% and billing methods (kWh, minute, or both) make comparison difficult.

The average price of new cars in France fell by 2% in 2025, reversing a five-year upward trend. This drop is due to the decline in sales of plug-in hybrids and a lower price policy of certain manufacturers.

New car prices in France fell 2% in 2025 after a 31% surge from 2019-2024. This decline, driven by fewer expensive plug-in hybrids and some manufacturer price cuts, follows a period where price hikes outpaced inflation and living cost increases.