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101 Top Automotive Startups and Companies in France (2021)

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This article showcases our top picks for the best France based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top France Automotive Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Valeo

Valeo

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Valeo is a group focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for the automotive industry.

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Prophesee

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Prophesee provides bio-inspired computer vision solutions for autonomous navigation and connected objects.

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Parrot

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Parrot creates, develops and markets advanced technology wireless products for consumers and professionals.

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Vulog

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Vulog builds technology solutions that power the most successful shared mobility businesses in the world.

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International Automotive Components Group

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International Automotive Components (IAC) is a global supplier of automotive components and systems, including interior and exterior trim.

Cityscoot

Cityscoot

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Cityscoot offers full access to electric mopeds throughout Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Barcelona and Milan.

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Drivy

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Drivy is the car rental marketplace in Europe.

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Europcar

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Europcar is the largest car rental company in Europe and currently has 2825 locations in 143 different countries.

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ZEWAY

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ZEWAY is a developer of mobility solution intended to help people switch to electric scooters for mobility.

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LeCab

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LeCab is a private transportation service offering cab services with flexible booking options via a mobile app and the web.

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Silicon Mobility

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Silicon Mobility designs flexible, real-time and safe solutions for a cleaner, safer and smarter mobility.

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CapCar

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CapCar is the first actor of the used vehicle to offer individuals cars and services of quality.

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Vroomly

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Vroomly is the platform that reconciles you with garage owners!

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Ambler

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Ambler is an intermediation platform that connects health care prescribers to ambulance companies.

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Woodoo

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WOODOO bridges synthetic biology and organic chemistry to design patented, groundbreaking new materials.

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Knave

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Knave provides a Mass Market turn key solution for BtoB clients wishing to add a rental service to their historical activities.

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Otoqi

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Otoqi is a vehicle delivery platform that develops connected services and logistics solutions for the automotive professionals.

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Reezocar

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Reezocar makes it easy to find and secure the purchase of used car in Europe.

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OuiCar

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OuiCar is the very first website dedicated to private car rental.

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Tchek

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Tchek is a startup that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) for car inspection.

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WeProov

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WeProov Fleet is a damage and claim management platform leveraged by AI for fleet managers

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Mister Auto

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Mister Auto sells automobile parts and accessories online to buyers in France.

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TravelCar

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TravelCar is a startup who’s innovating parking and rentals for travelers.

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CARLILI

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Carlili is the simplest and the easiest way to rent a car in France.

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EasyMile

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EasyMile is a high-tech startup specialized in providing both, software powering autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions.

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Xee

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Xee is an advanced technology that connects any of your vehicle to your smartphone.

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Utac Ceram

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Utac Ceram is the French inspection and testing company dedicated to automotive industry.

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Koolicar

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Koolicar SAS owns and operates an online car rental platform.

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Optimum Automotive

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Optimum Automotive provide you with the tools and advice to optimize your Car Policy .

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Needhelp

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Needhelp is a peer-to-peer home services platform.

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CARIZY

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CARIZY is a marketplace platform for buying and selling second-hand cars between individuals.

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DRUST

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DRUST is a car data analytics (AaaS) cloud-based platform.

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Roadstr

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Car sharing marketplace in France.

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DriveTrust

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DriveTrust is an AI-powered dash cam with short range V2X and LTE communication capabilities.

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PayCar

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PayCar simplifies and secures the payment of your used car.

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En Voiture Simone

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In Simone Car, it’s an online driving school that connects free-standing students with state-qualified teachers.

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Michelin

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Michelin is a tire company dedicated to sustainably improve the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing.

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Mobility Tech Green

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Mobility Tech Green always offered innovative technological tools for companies and collectivities to help them improve their vehicles.

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CINQS

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December,01 2016. CINQS was acquired by Chabé Group the leader in chauffeur driven in Europe. Premium private hire car company

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Faurecia

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Faurecia provides designing, manufacturing, and marketing automotive equipment.

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Ween

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Ween’s ambition is to make their living spaces autonomous.

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mondaycar

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Hassle-free car subscription

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Joinsteer

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Joinsteer is a platform that offers an access to exclusive cars with a monthly subscription.

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LuckyLoc

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LuckyLoc is the service that allows the French to rent a car to 1 euro.

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TRIGO

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TRIGO provides quality management and inspection services.

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Wheeliz

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Wheeliz is a car rental website adapted for people in wheelchairs.

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FINDRIVE

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FINDRIVE is a car leasing company dedicated to professional that aims to grant access to mobility and pioneering the car-as-a-service (CaaS)

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Wesk

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Wesk is a specialist in electric and unlimited mobility.

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Renault Group

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Renault Group designs, manufactures, sells, repairs, maintains, and leases motor vehicles.

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Esker

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Esker is the worldwide leader in document process automation solutions.

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Europ Assistance

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We support over 300 million customers in 208 countries thanks to our network of 750.000 approved providers and 36 assistance centres.

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Wattmobile

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Wattmobile is an operator of electric mobility solutions for professionals on the move.

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Savimex

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Savimex specializes in the manufacturing of optical components in polymer materials.

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My Auto Specialist

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My Auto Specialist is a used home inspection service that aims to help automotive market professionals in their digital transition.

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Exoès

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Exoès develops the EVE® – Energy Via Exhaust, an exhaust waste heat recovery technology which reduces engine fuel consumption and emissions.

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Akka Technologies

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Akka Technologies specializes in high technology consultancy and engineering.

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The Good Seat

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The Good Seat is the API solution that makes it easy for experience platforms to add ride hailing & taxi offers to their product.

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EP Tender

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EP Tender is a modular range extending service for electric vehicles

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AutoVisual

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AutoVisual is evaluates all current used cars online by comparing the price of the car to its valuation.

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K-Ryole

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K-Ryole is a privately held company that manufactures smart electric bike trailer.

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MOTION Engineering

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MOTION Engineering is a French start-up that has developed an anti-dive technology for mtb and motorcycle forks.

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TOTEM mobi

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TOTEM mobi is developing a rental solution for electric vehicles, self-service and car-sharing, at the rate of € 1 per ¼ hours.

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H2P Systems

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H2P Systems is a waste heat regeneration technology platform.

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Shogunmoto

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Shogunmoto is an e-commerce site parts and accessories for motorcycles.

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Hainaut Plast Industry

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Hainaut Plast Industry is produces and markets recycled polyvinyl butyral (PVB).

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PSA Group

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PSA Group is a French multinational manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.

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Marketshot

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Marketshot is a provider of performance marketing and data solutions for automotive, telco, finance, housing and utilities verticals.

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SNCF

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SNCF is a travel and logistics service provider company. SNCF runs and manages SNCF voyage

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Rider Valley

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Rider Valley designs, develops and markets a complete range of protective gear for the rider.

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Polyrise

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Polyrise provides thin film coating solutions (varnish, parts treatment) for many sectors of French and international industrial activities.

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Peugeot SA

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Peugeot SA is a French car manufacturer, part of Groupe PSA.

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Capelle Groupe

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Capelle Groupe provides its clients transportation solutions internationally.

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Pernat Emile

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Pernat Emile manufactures high-precision mechanical parts to car makers and OEMs.

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ITYZ

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ITYZ is a mobile app that allows users to order and track taxis.

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ZE Combi

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ZE Combi is a car manufacturer specializing in urban electric mobility.

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Coleen

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Coleen is an e-bike manufacturer based in France.

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CDO innov

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CDO innov is in the business of maintaining agricultural machinery and manufacturing powered machines.

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ProovStation

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ProovStation is an automated drive-through bay which detects and analyses vehicle damages.

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MAIF

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MAIF offers liability insurance to its residents who are unable to obtain automobile insurance in the private market.

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Compagnie Plastic Omnium SA

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Compagnie Plastic Omnium is the world leader in automotive exterior components; plastic fuel & emissions control system.

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Novares

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Novares is a global plastic solutions provider that designs and manufactures complex components & systems.

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Arval BNP Paribas Group

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Arval BNP Paribas Group is a full service vehicle leasing company located in Rueil-Malmaison.

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Bugatti

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Bugatti Automobile S.A.S. was founded in Molsheim, Alsace, as a Volkswagen France subsidiary.

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A2Mac1

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A2Mac1 is the automotive engineering benchmarking, offering a technical database and services to nearly all car manufacturers and suppliers.

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Constellium

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Constellium is a global sector leader strongly committed to designing and manufacturing innovative and high value-added aluminium products

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Hopium

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Hopium manufactures automobiles and offers hydrogen powered passenger cars, and accessories.

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3MO Performance

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3MO Performance designs and manufactures gearboxes and reduction gears.

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Buzzcar

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Buzzcar is a peer-to-peer car-sharing community platform.

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Araymond

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ARaymond is the global partner for automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers fastening, and assembly needs.

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Ricco Motors

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Ricco Motors provides maintenance and repair of quads and motorized 2-wheelers.

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AXA Assistance

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AXA Assistance is the global assistance specialist provider in Automotive, Travel, Home, Health and Life Care Services.

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Delfingen Industry SA

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Delfingen Industry SA is a France-based company active in the automotive, building and electrical equipment sectors.

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BeNomad

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BeNomad designs mapping and navigation software, helping companies manage their mobile resources as effectively as possible.

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Mobivia Groupe

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Mobivia Group is the European leader in multi-brands car equipments and a leading company.

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IES Synergy

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IES Synergy designs and manufactures power conversion solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) market.

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Treves Group

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Treves Group is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of acoustic and thermal insulation solutions for the automotive industry.

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Parrot Drones

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Parrot Drones is a subsidiary of Parrot, a developer of advanced technology wireless products.

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Alliance Automotive Group

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Founded in 1989, Alliance Automotive Group is leader in the independent automotive aftermarket in France and the UK.

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AKWEL

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AKWEL is an independent automotive components manufacturer.

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Automobiles Citroën

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Citroen is a car manufacturing company.

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NAVX

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NAVX collects, processes and distributes geolocalized content that can be used in GPS and any location-aware devices.

Written by Mark Kendall

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