France – Cars Rated

Two companies and three brands along with a Japanese car plant make up the French car industry.

2007 Production: 2.6 million cars and 3.0 m vehicles in total.

General perception: Flair, diving pleasure, interesting and unique styling along with cheap interiors and dubious build quality.

I say: The perception is spot on although they are improving quality and reliability. However, there is a

Aston Martin

Aston Martin is a manufacturer of luxury sports cars, in Gaydon, Warwickshire UK. The name is from the name of one of the company's founders, Lionel Martin, and from the Aston Hill speed hill climb. It was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. Martin raced specials at Aston Hill near Aston Clinton, and the pair decided to make their own vehicles and produced their first car in