Defective airbags: 230,000 Citroën vehicles stopped, an ephemeral repair workshop opened in Sochaux

The Citroën group asked more than 230,000 users of C3 and DS 3 models on Monday February 17 to no longer use their vehicle until you replace Takata Airbags, declared dangerous. The brand has contracted its concessions, garages and factories to deal with demand. This is the case in the Doubs. Most of the day:… Continue reading Defective airbags: 230,000 Citroën vehicles stopped, an ephemeral repair workshop opened in Sochaux

“Citroën continues to take the safety of motorists hostage”, according to lawyer for 2,600 complainants of the defective airbag affair

236,000 motorists from the north of France should no longer drive with their C3 or DS3 given the danger of Takata Airbags. This “stop drive” was announced by Citroën in the evening of February 17, 2025. “It is not too early,” reacts the lawyer for 2,600 motorists. Company From daily life to major challenges, discover… Continue reading “Citroën continues to take the safety of motorists hostage”, according to lawyer for 2,600 complainants of the defective airbag affair

Defective Takata Airbags: 250,000 recalled vehicles, what if you are affected in Hauts-de-France?

The Stellantis group, manufacturer of the C3 and DS 3 models of the Citroën and DS brands, advocated on Monday, February 17, the circulation stop of around 250,000 vehicles in the northern half of France. If your car is registered between 2008 and 2013, you are called upon to change your airbag which is defective.… Continue reading Defective Takata Airbags: 250,000 recalled vehicles, what if you are affected in Hauts-de-France?

Stellantis. Cars have a fire risk: here are the models that are the subject of a reminder

A consumer recall was published on January 31, 2025 for a dozen models of hybrid vehicles produced by the manufacturer Stellantis. Among the Peugeot, Opel, Citroën brands, what are the models concerned? We explain to you. Most of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial staff reserves you the best of the regional info.… Continue reading Stellantis. Cars have a fire risk: here are the models that are the subject of a reminder

“We hope to have a good ending like Puretech”: the victims of the 1.5 BlueHDi engines are formed in association

A Facebook group had already been created to allow victims of BlueHDI 1L5 engines made by Stellantis to meet and share their galleys. Now, unhappy consumers can join the association “Victims Channel 1.5 BlueHDI”, to perhaps finally obtain compensation. Company From daily life to major challenges, discover the subjects that make local society, such as… Continue reading “We hope to have a good ending like Puretech”: the victims of the 1.5 BlueHDi engines are formed in association

Trump increases customs duties, Stellantis plunges on the stock market: are French automotive factories threatened?

On Saturday 1ᵉʳ February, the president of the USA Donald Trump set up a 25 % tax on products imported from Mexico and Canada. After this decision, the car giant Stellantis fell heavily on the stock market. With probable future taxes on European products, are the Stellantis factories of Franche-Comté in danger? Company From daily… Continue reading Trump increases customs duties, Stellantis plunges on the stock market: are French automotive factories threatened?

In pictures. “It’s sad to see that, but it is also the future”: part of the old Stellantis factory of Sochaux almost demolished

Since April 3, 2024, the “PSA Sud” site in Sochaux in the Doubs is being demolished. 42 hectares on which the car production channels were running at full tube in the 80s changed their hands and activities. We explain to you. Most of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial team reserves the… Continue reading In pictures. “It’s sad to see that, but it is also the future”: part of the old Stellantis factory of Sochaux almost demolished

Defective Takata airbags: what you need to know about the Citroën C3 and DS3 recall in the north of France

A new wave of recalls of Citroën C3 and DS3 manufactured between 2009 and 2019 must take place at the end of January in the northern part of France. These vehicles, equipped with a defective airbag produced by the Japanese equipment manufacturer Takata, created controversy last May. We take stock. The essentials of the day:… Continue reading Defective Takata airbags: what you need to know about the Citroën C3 and DS3 recall in the north of France

Takata airbag: Citroën extends its massive C3 recall to all of Europe, UFC-Que Choisir files complaint

Citroën extends its massive C3 recall across Europe. The consumer association UFC-Que Choisir has filed a complaint for “deceptive commercial practices, aggravated deception and deliberate endangering of the lives of others”, in the case of defective Takata airbags. Explanations. The essentials of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial team reserves the best… Continue reading Takata airbag: Citroën extends its massive C3 recall to all of Europe, UFC-Que Choisir files complaint

“Departure of executives”, “rise to power of the Agnelli family”: should we be worried about the Stellantis site in Belchamp?

During a session of oral questions to the government, the deputy for Doubs, Matthieu Bloch, questioned the government on the future of the Stellantis site in Belchamp near the historic Sochaux factory in the Montbéliard region. The essentials of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial team reserves the best regional news for… Continue reading “Departure of executives”, “rise to power of the Agnelli family”: should we be worried about the Stellantis site in Belchamp?