Boulogne - Revision history

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	This facelifted version of the supermini comes with a FF configuration, with a 1.3L inline-4 engine and a turbocharger.		This facelifted version of the supermini comes with a FF configuration, with a 1.3L inline-4 engine and a turbocharger.

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Guicool138 at 02:43, 20 April 2026

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	'''Boulogne''' is a French automobile company, famous for their engines in Formula A and prowess in Rally competitions. ~~The~~ company ~~is now part of~~ the [[BIF Group]].		'''Boulogne''' is a French automobile company, famous for their engines in Formula A and prowess in Rally competitions. In 1999, the company merged with Itashi to create the Boulogne-Itashi Group and in 2016, it became the [[BIF Group]].

	== History ==		== History ==
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	Boulogne's 500 model proved to be successful when it launched in 1972, and the company continued the production of more economical and compact models to further expand their market reach. At this time, the company created multiple partnerships with [[Dieppe Motors]] and [[Americana]], who would produce tuned cars and American variants, respectively. While [[Dieppe Motors]] was fully acquired in 1973, Americana eventually found itself in financial troubles and Boulogne eventually bought the company in 1980, only to sell it in 1987 to the [[Mahogany Group]].		Boulogne's 500 model proved to be successful when it launched in 1972, and the company continued the production of more economical and compact models to further expand their market reach. At this time, the company created multiple partnerships with [[Dieppe Motors]] and [[Americana]], who would produce tuned cars and American variants, respectively. While [[Dieppe Motors]] was fully acquired in 1973, Americana eventually found itself in financial troubles and Boulogne eventually bought the company in 1980, only to sell it in 1987 to the [[Mahogany Group]].

	The 1990s were a new era for Boulogne. With the release of the Calliope in 1990, who won Car of the Year in the year it was launched, the company was ~~privatised~~ in 1996. This allowed them to invest in emerging markets, which worked to a certain degree. However the market seemed to be consolidating and the company looked for a partner and after some talks, Itashi was selected for it, creating the [[BIF Group\|Boulogne-Itashi Group]].		The 1990s were a new era for Boulogne. With the release of the Calliope in 1990, who won Car of the Year in the year it was launched, the company was privatized in 1996. This allowed them to invest in emerging markets, which worked to a certain degree. However the market seemed to be consolidating and the company looked for a partner and after some talks, Itashi was selected for it, creating the [[BIF Group\|Boulogne-Itashi Group]] in 1999.

	Boulogne kept operating independently, creating new vehicles with bold designs as time passed. They expanded to Asia, thanks to [[Itashi]] rebadging their cars, and in 2016, [[Itashi]] purchased over 40% of [[Fusehiro\|Fusehiro Motors]]' shares, turning them into a member of the group, now named [[BIF Group]].		Boulogne kept operating independently, creating new vehicles with bold designs as time passed. They expanded to Asia, thanks to [[Itashi]] rebadging their cars, and in 2016, [[Itashi]] purchased over 40% of [[Fusehiro\|Fusehiro Motors]]' shares, turning them into a member of the group, now named [[BIF Group]].

Guicool138 at 02:46, 17 April 2026

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Guicool138 at 01:13, 17 April 2026

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	'''Boulogne''' is a French automobile company, now part of the BIF Group.		'''Boulogne''' is a French automobile company, famous for their engines in Formula A and prowess in Rally competitions. The company is now part of the [[BIF Group]].

	== History ==		== History ==

Guicool138 at 22:51, 16 April 2026

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	=== Regular ===		=== Regular ===

	=== 500 Turbo II (1984) ===		==== 500 Turbo II (1984) ====
	Looks can be deceiving and the Boulogne 500 Turbo II is a prime example. Inside this hatchback supermini, there’s enough power to make one’s head spin. Primarily designed for Rallying, the vehicle comes with a different side profile compared to the regular Boulogne 500, being a completely new car.		Looks can be deceiving and the Boulogne 500 Turbo II is a prime example. Inside this hatchback supermini, there’s enough power to make one’s head spin. Primarily designed for Rallying, the vehicle comes with a different side profile compared to the regular Boulogne 500, being a completely new car.

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	As the name implies, the 500 Turbo II unsurprisingly comes with a turbocharger, packed tightly with an 1.4L inline-4 engine and a 5-speed transmission with a RMR configuration.		As the name implies, the 500 Turbo II unsurprisingly comes with a turbocharger, packed tightly with an 1.4L inline-4 engine and a 5-speed transmission with a RMR configuration.

	=== Calliope V (2023) ===		==== Calliope V (2023) ====
	The Calliope launched in 1990 and is a successful successor for the Boulogne 500 and its variants, being named 'Vehicle of the Year' in Europe twice during its life. A car that is consistently on the top selling lists, the fifth generation of the Calliope debuted in 2019 and managed to get a facelift in 2023. The Calliope is sold in Japan as the Fusehiro Maverick.		The Calliope launched in 1990 and is a successful successor for the Boulogne 500 and its variants, being named 'Vehicle of the Year' in Europe twice during its life. A car that is consistently on the top selling lists, the fifth generation of the Calliope debuted in 2019 and managed to get a facelift in 2023. The Calliope is sold in Japan as the Fusehiro Maverick.

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Featured Vehicles In Project Redline

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	== Featured Vehicles In Project Redline ==		== Featured Vehicles In Project Redline ==

			=== Regular ===

	=== 500 Turbo II (1984) ===		=== 500 Turbo II (1984) ===

Guicool138 at 22:48, 16 April 2026

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	Cars with the Boulogne Motorsport brand are sold with a '''BMS''' badge.		Cars with the Boulogne Motorsport brand are sold with a '''BMS''' badge.

	== Featured Vehicles ==		== Featured Vehicles In Project Redline ==

	=== 500 Turbo II (1984) ===		=== 500 Turbo II (1984) ===

Guicool138 at 22:47, 16 April 2026

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Guicool138 at 22:14, 16 April 2026

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	Motor racing was starting to become popular and the two brothers decided to take part in it, but during a competition in 1903 Alain crashed his car and was left in a bed for the rest of his life. Jean-Phillipe stepped down from the company to take care of his brother and left the business to Milo, who ran the company until his death in 1944.		Motor racing was starting to become popular and the two brothers decided to take part in it, but during a competition in 1903 Alain crashed his car and was left in a bed for the rest of his life. Jean-Phillipe stepped down from the company to take care of his brother and left the business to Milo, who ran the company until his death in 1944.

	The years between the wars saw the company increase the production of their vehicles with inline-4 and inline-6 engines. Things didn't work out too well for the company and Milo, who kept full control of the company. After losing a lot of support during the Worker Strikes of 1936 and refusing to work with the Germans during their ~~ocupation~~, he was found dead at his home as he was about to be arrested by the provisional government.		The years between the wars saw the company increase the production of their vehicles with inline-4 and inline-6 engines. Things didn't work out too well for the company and Milo, who kept full control of the company. After losing a lot of support during the Worker Strikes of 1936 and refusing to work with the Germans during their occupation, he was found dead at his home as he was about to be arrested by the provisional government.

	The following year, the company was absorbed by the government, giving a chance to René Baschet to take over. The following years were mostly successful, with Boulogne making several new models that sold well both in their home country and internationally.		The following year, the company was absorbed by the government, giving a chance to René Baschet to take over. The following years were mostly successful, with Boulogne making several new models that sold well both in their home country and internationally.

	Boulogne's 500 model proved to be successful when it launched in 1972, and the company continued the production of more economical and compact models to further expand their market reach. At this time, the company created multiple partnerships with Dieppe Motors and Americana, who would produce tuned cars and American variants, respectively. While Dieppe Motors was fully acquired in 1973, Americana eventually found itself in financial troubles and Boulogne eventually bought the company in 1980, only to sell it in 1987 to the Mahogany Group.		Boulogne's 500 model proved to be successful when it launched in 1972, and the company continued the production of more economical and compact models to further expand their market reach. At this time, the company created multiple partnerships with [[Dieppe Motors]] and [[Americana]], who would produce tuned cars and American variants, respectively. While [[Dieppe Motors]] was fully acquired in 1973, Americana eventually found itself in financial troubles and Boulogne eventually bought the company in 1980, only to sell it in 1987 to the [[Mahogany Group]].

	The 1990s were a new era for Boulogne. With the release of the Calliope in 1990, who won Car of the Year in the year it was launched, the company was privatised in 1996. This allowed them to invest in emerging markets, which worked to a certain degree. However the market seemed to be consolidating and the company looked for a partner and after some talks, Itashi was selected for it, creating the Boulogne-Itashi Group.		The 1990s were a new era for Boulogne. With the release of the Calliope in 1990, who won Car of the Year in the year it was launched, the company was privatised in 1996. This allowed them to invest in emerging markets, which worked to a certain degree. However the market seemed to be consolidating and the company looked for a partner and after some talks, Itashi was selected for it, creating the [[BIF Group\|Boulogne-Itashi Group]].

	Boulogne kept operating independently, creating new vehicles with bold designs as time passed. They expanded to Asia, thanks to Itashi rebadging their cars, and in 2016, Itashi purchased over 40% of Fusehiro Motors' shares, turning them into a member of the group, now named BIF Group.		Boulogne kept operating independently, creating new vehicles with bold designs as time passed. They expanded to Asia, thanks to [[Itashi]] rebadging their cars, and in 2016, [[Itashi]] purchased over 40% of [[Fusehiro\|Fusehiro Motors]]' shares, turning them into a member of the group, now named [[BIF Group]].

	In 2017, Boulogne faced a scandal, where the former Boulogne CEO, who was acting as the Group's CEO, Henrique Matias Silva was found under-reporting his income to the Japan government and was arrested for 50 days before paying. This led to a cascade of multiple CEOs keeping their jobs for less than a year until Henrique was arrested for gang formation and was sentenced for 40 years in prison.		In 2017, Boulogne faced a scandal, where the former Boulogne CEO, who was acting as the Group's CEO, Henrique Matias Silva was found under-reporting his income to the Japan government and was arrested for 50 days before paying. This led to a cascade of multiple CEOs keeping their jobs for less than a year until Henrique was arrested for gang formation and was sentenced for 40 years in prison.

Guicool138 at 22:11, 16 April 2026

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	\|name-1= Boulogne		\|name-1= Boulogne
	\|image-1= Boulogne_Logo_black.png		\|image-1= Boulogne_Logo_black.png
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	\|date-2= ~~1810~~, ~~Paris~~		\|date-2= 1899, Boulogne-Billancourt
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	\|owners-2= ~~EuroNext Initiative~~ (100%)		\|owners-2= BIF Group (100%)
	\|areas-2= Worldwide ~~(minus North America)~~		\|areas-2= Worldwide
	\|status-2= Active		\|status-2= Active
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