France Forces Auto Advertisers to Encourage Less Driving
Car makers will be forced to promote walking, cycling, and transit in commercials airing in France, deepening the already stark contrast between how automobiles are marketed in Europe versus car-crazy America.
By
Kea Wilson
8:35 PM CST on January 5, 2022
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