That quintessentially French tradition

Aahhh, the French... They've been barbecuing cars ever since Henrie-Marie Coanda invented the jet engine, and promptly proceeded to burn it. Right, Pepe? But, could it be, could it be, that there is some other factor at play here? Naahhh, this is Pepean MSM, you'll never hear about the elephant in the room from them. Only a vague hint about a regular form of expression for disenfranchised suburban youths.