MSN Autos picks the DS as #5 of the most stylish cars of all time.
MSN Autos has stated on August 25 that the Citroën DS is #5 of 50 of the most stylish cars of all time. What beat the DS? #4 – 1962 …
Planning to Attend ICCCR – August 11-14, 2016 in the Netherlands?
The next International Citroën Car Club Rally (ICCCR) will be held August 11 – 14, 2016 in the Netherlands, near Arnhem. The organizers have produced a a professional video promoting …
Rare Rosengart Supertraction for sale in Belgium
If you would like a distinctive Traction cabriolet, you might want to make an offer on this 1939 Supertraction LR539 by Rosengart: https://m.kapaza.be/nl/citroen/supertraction-rosengart-lr539-van-1939-98719134.htm In the late 1930’s the Rosengart factory …
How the DS Saved the French President’s Life
De Gaulle had made many enemies during his long and tumultuous political career.
Update on the “Crocolion” 2CV
Back in November 2014 Frank Locker bought a most unusual 2CV; a one of a kind twin engine Citroën rally car built in France by the late great Jack Hannon. …
1973 Citroën SM sells for $99K at Pebble Beach
Finally, – SM values are finally on the rise! This 1973 5-speed sold for $90K + 10% buyers premium at the Gooding & Company Auction at Pebble Beach. And that’s …
Return of the Méhari?
Doubtfully looking like the image above, a comeback for the Méhari, albeit modernized, will be shown on September 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Citroën will present a concept car …
It’s Been 25 Years Since 2CV Production Ceased
The last Citroën 2CV, known as the “Tin Snail” for its distinctive shape and lackluster power, rolled off the production line at the company’s plant in Mangualde, Portugal at four …
The End of Hydropneumatics for Citroën
On June 4, 2015, Reuters France issued a release stating that the decision has been taken by PSA Peugeot Citroën to abandon hydropneumatic suspension: Peugeot scraps DS-era hydraulics in cost-cutting …
C4 Cactus Driven in Detroit
Steven Ewing of Autoblog tracked down a C4 Cactus in Detriot recently and he and associate editor Brandon Turkus managed to spend a day with it. Their impressions were very …
Stunning New Book on Voisin
A new book has been introduced celebrating the life of designer, inventor and visionary Gabriel Voisin. VOISIN: La Différence is a modern retrospective on Gabriel Voisin and his avant garde …
Lane Motor Museum Celebrates 60 Years of French Automotive History
Nashville, Tennessee’s, Lane Motor Museum is doing its best to celebrate 60 years of the Citroën DS and to spread the story of France’s many contributions to the world of …
Citroën Exploits DS Anniversary for It’s New DS Brand
As part of the celebrations this week of the 60th anniversary of the Citroën DS, the new DS brand will introduce its exclusive new limited edition “1955” developed in tribute …
Citroën Heritage: A New Edition of the Book “Le Patrimoine Citroën”
Back in 2010 Citroën Héritage published “Le Patrimoine Citroën”, a book that through the historic Archives service of the Citroën Conservatoire visually encapsulated the Citroën brand. The Citroën Conservatoire site houses a magnificent collection …
SM of Rolling Stones Bill Wyman Heading for Auction at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Bassist Bill Wyman played on some of the Rolling Stones’ most memorable albums, including Let It Bleed and Beggar’s Banquet, along with their masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Like fellow Stones greats …
In Memoriam – François Michelin (1926 – 2015)
François Michelin, former head of the Michelin Group and grandson of company co-founder Édouard Michelin, died today at the age of 89. Francois Michelin was born June 15, 1926 in …
Citroën 110CV Truckette – Brute Power!!
Chris Hubers, a professional 2CV restorer in The Netherlands, recently built a speed demon Truckette that he claims is the fastest duck on the road. Chris Hubers and 110CV …
Aircross Concept to be Shown in Shanghai
As the Shanghai Auto Salon for 2015 gets underway at the end of April, Citroën will make its presence felt by showing its Aircross concept – an upscale SUV based …
In Memoriam – Richard W. Jeanes 1924 – 2015
by John McCulloch Richard (Dick) Jeanes was a multifaceted gentleman. He was a formidable linguist, an expert in french cycling terminology, a wine maker, a leader in Language lab …
In case you need a DS part or two…
Here we have an extreme case of Citroenitis. The virus has been contained in this fenced-in compound in Colorado Springs where about 40 Citroën DS19 and DS21 cars and station …
Citro-Porsche DS-911
It’s not too often we see attempts to meld DS bodywork into some other car that actually work well. Most are a visual abomination, but not so here. At first …
C4 Cactus Voted World Car Design of the Year 2015
NEW YORK – April 2, 2015 The Citroën C4 Cactus was declared the 2015 World Car Design of the Year at the New York International Auto Show. The World Car Design of …
Clever Citroën C1 UK Ad
Citroën UK’s ad for the new C1 is a refreshing departure from their innovative technology theme they have been pushing over the past couple of years. Along the lines of …
What Did We Recently Say About Citroën Prices Skyrocketing?
The French auction house Osenat today, Sunday, March 15th, sold this very rare 15/6 Citroën Traction Cabriolet, of which only three original versions were built. (Though there is a 4th …