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PCH, Who's Afraid Of Cheap French Cars Edition: Peugeot 504 or Renault 12?

Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Yesterday we learned that 58% of Jalopnik readers prefer a Cadillac Allanté to a Chrysler TC By Maseratii, and we'd love to keep the run of crypto-Italian cars going. However, we're taking a break from PCH Superpower Italy to return to our old Hell Project friends, the French. You can talk all day about getting a Matra or an Alpine, but some of you seem to think your small project budget keeps you safe from a French invasion of your garage. Doesn't it? Au contraire! We've found a pair of French cars you can get for the price of an '86 Nissan Sentra with a blown head gasket and bullet holes!
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5:20 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,276 views, 42 comments

Latest by anthony94114: Eh.. these two don't flick my switch, but a PERFECT (non PCH) Renault 5/LeCar in orange with that mad sunroof more »

down on the street bonus edition

Welcome To Africa, Where Peugeots Never Die!

This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Remember that '73 Porsche 911 Carrera RS in England that Battles shot for us a while back? No longer content with the cars parked down on the West Oxfordshire street, he's gone to North Africa- Tunisia, to be exact- and found some great survivor Peugeots (and one each bonus Renault and Skoda) for our enjoyment. Make the jump for the rest of the Down On The Tunis Street series of photos and Battles' descriptions.


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1:00 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Murilee Martin
869 views, 27 comments

Latest by brandegee: Peugeots have proved to be far more durable than French colonialism. Diesel Pugs for years were among the only cars more »

2009 Renault Megane

2009 Renault Megane Photos Leaked

Photos of the 2009 Renault Megane III hatchback have leaked out thanks to km77.com, which has released a treasure trove of press shots of the car. Compared to the current generation car, the new Megane has more traditional proportions and a nose inspired by the Renault Laguna Coupe. Though it still looks a little French, the sedan has a less-dramatic profile that is more reminiscent of the Mazda3 and Fiat Bravo.

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12:30 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,092 views, 20 comments

Latest by junkman: All the more reason to track down a mint Avantime. more »

down on the street bonus edition

Citroens And Fuegos Roam The Streets Of Portland

This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. We already know there's a Renault Caravelle still driving in Portland, Oregon, but there's plenty more French machinery to be found on the streets up there. Today we've got some photos from Craig, who works near a serious- yet garage-space-challenged- Citroën aficionado, and some more from Mike, who knows where to find a couple of Renault Fuegos in his neighborhood. You know the drill- make the jump…


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3:00 PM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,014 views, 34 comments

Latest by mr.chophoppers: @Hotrodelectric: Why are taking up space pointing out things which should be blindingly obvious to all? more »

Twingo Renault Sport Game

First Video Game Drive: Twingo Renault Sport

Those Renault people are on their game — literally: The same day the official Twingo Renault Sport details come out, they've dropped a Twingo racing game onto their website. Now, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue it's not; however, it is pretty entertaining for a web application (which requires an .exe install, we expect to be deluged with Renault data mining efforts), and it pits your best track times against those who have gone before you. If the video game version is anything like the car itself, it'll sprint to sixty in about 4.5 seconds (which it won't), snap-transition from understeer to oversteer and brake like a maniac. Heck, try it out yourself at Renault.co.uk — you didn't have anything else to do, did you?

1:40 PM on Mon Aug 25 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,524 views, 9 comments

Latest by layabout: @MR42HH: Did he like Bingo & own a pet Dingo? more »

twingo renault sport

Twingo Renault Sport Pocket Rocket, Now With 133 HP And Awesome Pedals

The latest sporty Renault to hatch is the Twingo Renault Sport. The newest Twingo RS gets a whopping 33 HP boost from the most potent Twingo RS of yore, up to 133 HP and 117 lb-ft of torque from its 1.6 liter, 16-valve four. Combined with a 60mm wider track, 10mm lower stance, a set of stiffer springs and some bigger tires, it'll scoot to 62 MPH in 8.7 seconds and probably makes a pretty good dance partner at an autocross. Inside, the Twingo RS gets some style upgrades, but we're in love with the pedals — the clutch pedal gets a "pause" emblem, brakes get the stop logo, and gas gets the play symbol — how cool is that? If you're brave, the longest, most exhaustive press release we've seen in a while lies below.

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10:40 AM on Mon Aug 25 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,884 views, 33 comments

Latest by thunder: @graverobber- It says Loud Pipes Save Lives: Nah; ctrl-alt-del is reserved for the times you kill it when pulling away more »

down on the street bonus edition

Renault Caravelle In Portland: No, Ralph, It's Not A Corvair!

This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Now that we've started the week with a French DOTSBE car, we might as well keep it going with another. JasonTorch (of Team Make:Way fame) was up in Oregon and found this miraculously unrusty-looking Caravelle parked on the Portland street. Make the jump to see the rest of the gallery and hear what Jason has to say about this fine piece of French automotive history.


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11:00 AM on Tue Aug 12 2008
By Murilee Martin
943 views, 24 comments

Latest by Naturally Exasperated?: Its too cute! Now lets see..... Swing axles: Check. Engine overhangs axle: Check. Dubious weight distribution: Check. French quality: Check. I think we have more »

industry news

WSJ: Chrysler And Nissan Discussing Mid-Size Car Collaboration

While we've previously reported on the Chrysler/Nissan small-car/pickup-truck mind meld, the Wall Street Journal now says the two companies are discussing collaboration on a mid-size vehicle platform. The report states that the agreement currently under consideration would have Nissan building mid-size sedans that Chrysler would then market under its own nameplate in the US. There's no specific mention of a platform or nameplate likely to be used, but it's not hard to speculate that the much-maligned Sebring could be replaced by the end result of such a collaboration. More »

4:00 PM on Thu Aug 7 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,611 views, 45 comments

Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: What could Nissan possibly gain except the opportunity to snatch up manufacturing facilities cheap (which Nissan doesn't really need at more »

racing news

BMW, Williams, Honda Think KERS Will Be Ready To Go, Veto Delay Request From Whiners

In the ongoing saga of the kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) introduction to F1, some teams are beginning to wonder openly if the devices will be ready for competition in the 2009 Formula One season. Well-publicized events like the BMW mechanic being shocked, a battery fire at Renault and testing issues have raised concerns over safety, while cost and competitiveness are also causing heartburn. Since rules changes require a unanimous vote among teams, and Williams, BMW Sauber, and Honda think everything should move forward, the protestations led by Renault will likely fall on deaf ears. That said, the 2009 season will probably be plagued with electrical demons nasty enough to make Joe Lucas cry uncle. [AutoSport]

1:40 PM on Tue Aug 5 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
815 views, 35 comments

Latest by N/A: I still don't see any legitimate reason why they should add this. Maybe a Force India could hang next to more »

new cars

Renault Megane R26.R Screams Around The Nurburgring

Recently unveiled at the 2008 British Motor Show, the Renault Megane R26.R was proclaimed the fastest front-wheel-drive production car to lap the Nurburgring. Now, Renault is backing up their claims of an 8:17 lap with this video of the French hot hatch buzzing around the famed German circuit. It may not be as quick as the Corvette ZR1's 7:26 lap, but considering the 'Vette has over 400HP more than the Megane's 230 HP four-banger, we're throughly impressed by the little Renault.
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11:20 AM on Mon Aug 4 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,639 views, 23 comments

Latest by N/A: The Megane R26.R is the limited run end of model special edition with rollcage Carbon fiber bits (bonnet) and other more »

u-g-l-y

The Ten Ugliest Cars Sold Outside The United States

We've already shown you our list of the ten ugliest cars currently sold in the United States. Although epic, it meant exclusion of some fantastically ugly cars sold only on the international marketplace. Until now. After scouring the globe from Australia to Russia, these are the ten top cars that make us want to run from the computer and hurl ourselves out the nearest open window. Vote for your favorite foreign fugly-mobile in the poll at the bottom or chime in via the comments if you think we've missed one. More »

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12:00 PM on Fri Jul 25 2008
By Matt Hardigree
33,249 views, 159 comments

Latest by N/A: @acidic: (re 1st comment) I know a few Russians who would take offense at your comment and beat you down more »

classic ad watch

Cocaine, Random Shapes Combine To Make The 1987 Renault 18

It all starts with a beam of light fired from the taillight of an '87 Renault 18 located in an Argentinian art gallery packed with jittery stimulant-inspired sculptures. Next thing you know... well, something happens, and a security guard isn't sure what to make of it. Thanks to Franzouse for the tip!

11:00 AM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,482 views, 19 comments

Latest by N/A: Wow, my first car was a white 1981 Renault 18i wagon I bought from my parents for $1200 in '87. more »

2008 british motor show

Renault Megane R26.R Returns 27 MPG, Sets FWD 'Ring Record

What you're looking at isn't just the ugliest front-wheel-drive car ever, it's the ugliest and the fastest FWD car ever. Renault wants to make sure its customers know this, so they etched the R26.R's 8m 17s Nurburgring lap record for production FWD cars into the rear windows. Find out what makes the .R so special after the jump.

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4:20 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Wes Siler
4,888 views, 52 comments

Latest by RalphieDC: @eurodriver: Read it again: "and drops all the interior bits including the rear seats, the climate control, every airbag except more »

project car hell

Project Car Hell, Debacle Edition: Matra Murena or Alpine A310?

Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! I really wanted to call today's matchup Édition Débâcle, but the heads of our beloved Server Hamsters tend to explode when they're forced to deal with weird furrin letters in our headlines, and headless hamsters don't run on wheels. Never mind the English-only hamsters, though, because we've got to choose between two equally impossible desirable French cars.
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5:20 PM on Mon Jul 21 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,067 views, 51 comments

Latest by N/A: Arggh!!! Why, Murilee, WHY??? I voted but I won't say for which. The Alpine has 6 of the wrong more »

happy bastille day

Renaults, Citroens And Talbots... Oh My! French Cars On Bastille Day

Happy Bastille Day! In honor of the 219th anniversary of the symbolic beginning of modern France, our very own Frenchman Franzouse, has collected these photos from the "Course de Cote" vintage hill climb in St Geniez D'olt. Each car is a unique part of French rallying history, and the gallery includes a Renault R5 Turbo 2, a Citroen Visa rally car and a Talbot Sunbeam. And that's just what we can name off the top of our head.

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2:00 PM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,539 views, 43 comments

Latest by mewshew: As a Frenchman, I would suggest you forget about most of those, excepted for the Turbo 2 and maybe the more »

racing news

F1 Loves All Its Fans Equally, Except Some More Equally Than Others

The F1 Paddock Club is the seating area where the Formula One uber-rich go to wine, dine, converse and oh yes, watch some cars do something or the other. Although most invitees to this exclusive club have an income level rivaling some small nations, it must be so bothersome to actually attend the races when they could be out on their yacht in the middle of the Mediterranean. The Paddock Club assists them by acting as a shanty of sorts providing the barest of essentials to help them make it through a day roughing it at the track. Frankly, it's a wonder they even manage to have pan seared tuna and on-site pastry chefs. The folks at F1Fanatic have put together a guide to this brave new world. [Check out the digs at F1Fanatic]

10:40 AM on Tue Jul 8 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,471 views, 35 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: A while back some members of my family were cruising around the Gulf of Mexico out to Cabbage Key to more »

choose your eternity

PCH, Hopelessly French Edition: 1925 Renault Type 45 or 1951 Citroen Traction-Avant?

We had a bit of an upset in Monday's Choose Your Eternity 3-way Superpower Showdown poll, with the French car coming in last! Yes, the '63 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint won handily, with a 55-24-22 split. That means the Italian car industry can feel the pride that comes from building the coolest- yet most nightmarish- cars very large sums of squandered money can buy! Just to show that we haven't forgotten the special place held by France in the Project Car Hell Pantheon, however, we're going to do an all-French matchup today. Thanks- and a Project Car Hell Tipster T-shirt- go to Hotrodelectric for these tips!
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5:20 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,416 views, 70 comments

Latest by donkeyassman: I bought some snow tires from my peugeot of this guy who had a traction avant done up all hot more »

choose your eternity

PCH, 3-Way Superpower Showdown: Renault R17 Gordini, Alfa Romeo Giulia, or Bond Equipe?

In the God Save The Queen Edition challenge on Friday, the Lotus Elan used the head-shaped hole in its windshield to secure the win over the super-rare Jensen GT. A UK-versus-UK matchup is a fine thing, but we mustn't forget the other two Project Car Hell Superpowers: Italy and France! In our last PCH Superpower Showdown, Britain claimed the PCH Intergalactic Superchampion trophy (which is the only award in the world that comes with a spun rod bearing); today, we're going to have our first-ever three-way contest, with a trio of sporty GT coupes for your horror enjoyment.
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5:20 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,491 views, 47 comments

Latest by mr.chophoppers: The Renault should win - a seventies Renault engine is bad, but picture the French engineer (a French version of more »

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