Auto France

What Auto France does

Auto France, Inc. is a privately held New Jersey-incorporated company founded in 1991 that operates the Peugeot Car2Europe program, a tax-free temporary vehicle lease service designed exclusively for US residents undertaking extended trips (15-365 days, averaging 53 days) in Europe. The company does not own vehicles; instead it acts as the US-facing interface to a French Buy Back / TT Lease regulatory structure that allows brand-new Peugeot vehicles to be leased VAT-exempt to non-EU residents, with pickup and return at 10+ European airport locations across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany.

The core product is the Car2Europe lease, an all-inclusive package bundling a factory-fresh Peugeot, zero-deductible full insurance, 24-hour roadside assistance, full factory warranty, and 3D GPS navigation across 40+ European countries into a single quote-based rate. Available models span the 2026 Peugeot lineup including the 208, 308, 308 SW, 2008 SUV, 408, 3008 SUV, 5008 SUV, Rifter, and seasonal Winter Edition variants, with mild-hybrid powertrains averaging 41-59 mpg. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through autofrance.net with online quote and reservation functionality, supported by a content-marketing blog, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and an email newsletter.

The business model is a single recurring-revenue stream (long-term vehicle leases) priced via per-quote all-inclusive rates, with average contract values that appear to span multi-week European itineraries. The company serves two primary segments: (1) US leisure travelers taking extended European vacations, road trips, sabbaticals, and retirement trips, and (2) US residents with European second homes needing seasonal transportation. The company reports 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no management team in the available data, indicating a lean operation likely relying on third-party European agents for airport vehicle handoff.

Name

Auto France

Legal name

Auto France, Inc.

Website

https://autofrance.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auto France operates the Peugeot Car2Europe tax-free long-term vehicle lease program for US residents traveling in Europe, providing brand-new Peugeot vehicles with all-inclusive insurance at 10+ European airport locations across 7 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Long-term car rental and leasing

NAICS

Passenger Car Leasing (532112), Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto & Vehicle Leasing (Personal Use) (FSAKANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Long-Term / Fixed-Term Car Subscriptions (6–36 months) (THADACAD)

Keywords

• Long-term car rental
• Tax-free car leasing
• European vehicle leasing
• Peugeot car rental
• Airport car pickup

Headquarters

HQ city

Rutherford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Lease/Rental Revenue: Auto France generates revenue through short-term vehicle leases to US residents traveling in Europe. The all-inclusive pricing model bundles the vehicle lease, zero-deductible full insurance, 24-hour roadside assistance, and full factory warranty into a single rate. Contracts range from 15-365 days with an average rental duration of 53 days. The program leverages a tax-free structure (temporary lease/TT Lease designation) allowing US residents to avoid European VAT taxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Auto France provides US residents with brand-new Peugeot vehicles on tax-free temporary leases (Car2Europe / French Buy Back / TT Lease program) for 15-365 day European trips. The all-inclusive rate bundles zero-deductible full insurance, full factory warranty, 24-hour roadside assistance, and 3D GPS, with pickup and return available at 20+ European airport locations.

Product overview

Auto France operates as a single unified product—the Peugeot Car2Europe Program—a tax-free long-term car rental and lease service specifically designed for US residents traveling in Europe. The program provides brand new Peugeot vehicles with full insurance coverage, offering various 2026 models including the 208, 308, 308 SW, 2008 SUV, 408, 3008 SUV, 5008 SUV, Rifter, and Winter Edition variants. Vehicles are available for 15-365 day contracts with pickup and return at European airport locations. The service is structured as an all-inclusive offering with zero deductible insurance, no VAT tax, and unlimited mileage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peugeot Car2Europe Program Tax-free long-term car rental and lease program providing brand-new Peugeot vehicles to US residents traveling in Europe, with contracts of 15-365 days, zero-deductible full insurance, full factory warranty, 24-hour roadside assistance, and pickup/return at European airports.
• 2026 Peugeot 208 Compact hybrid hatchback with automatic transmission, 110 hp, and self-charging hybrid technology that charges the battery during deceleration.
• 2026 Peugeot 308 Compact hatchback available in gasoline hybrid or diesel variants, achieving up to 56-59 mpg fuel efficiency.
• 2026 Peugeot 308 SW Estate/wagon version of the 308, offering hybrid up to 55 mpg or diesel up to 59 mpg fuel efficiency.
• 2026 Peugeot 2008 SUV Compact SUV with Grip Control offering five drive modes for various terrains, achieving 47-50 mpg fuel efficiency.
• 2026 Peugeot 408 Sedan with up to 58 mpg fuel efficiency, offering a blend of comfort and performance for European travel.
• 2026 Peugeot 3008 SUV Mid-size SUV with up to 47 mpg fuel efficiency, featuring panoramic glass roof and enhanced brightness.
• 2026 Peugeot 5008 SUV Full-size SUV seating 5-7 passengers, featuring ergonomic driver's seat, glass roof, and pop-up screen with driving assistance information.
• 2026 Peugeot Rifter Leisure activity vehicle available in 5-seat standard (4.4m) or 7-seat long (4.75m) versions, featuring iCockpit with 8-inch color display, Mirror Screen, and up to 141 cubic feet of storage with seats folded.
• 2026 Peugeot 3008 SUV Winter Edition Winter-special variant of the 3008 SUV optimized for cold-weather driving conditions, with up to 43 mpg fuel efficiency.
• 2026 Peugeot 2008 SUV Winter Edition Winter-special variant of the 2008 SUV optimized for cold-weather driving conditions, achieving 47-50 mpg fuel efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average rental duration of 53 days with contracts ranging 21-365 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peugeot (French Auto Manufacturer)flagship/coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1991Auto France has been partnered with French auto manufacturer Peugeot since 1991 to provide US residents with brand new Peugeot vehicles through the Car2Europe (Peugeot Buy Back/TT Lease) program. This exclusive partnership allows Auto France to offer tax-free temporary leases of factory-fresh Peugeot vehicles to American travelers in Europe. Vehicles are delivered directly to airport locations with local agents handling pickup and return. The program covers 10+ European airport locations and 40+ countries via GPS navigation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AutoFranceDotNet
• Facebookfacebook.com/AutoFranceCarLeasing
• Instagraminstagram.com/auto_france_adventures

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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