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 …
PSA Peugeot Citroën Posts Profit
PSA Peugeot-Citroën announced that in 2014, the company made an operating profit of 63 million euros ($66.6 million), compared with a 1.04 billion euro loss ($1.1 billion) the previous year. …
Yet Another Classic Citroën Theft
Hot on the heels of the XM theft we reported earlier this month in New York State, Traction Avant owner Alain D Olonne had his car stolen on December 18 …
Homage to Citroën’s DS at New London Classic Car Show
If you are going to London England early in January, you might want to check out this new event; – the London Classic Car Show, being held at the ExCeL …
Jean Béliveau Remembered
Jean Béliveau, one of the greatest players to ever skate for the Montreal Canadiens, has died at the age of 83. “It is with a great deal of sadness that …
XM Stolen in NY. Anybody Seen It?
A 1993 Citrëen XM recently went missing in Wurtsboro, New York. We are asking our readers to help if you have any information on its whereabouts Story & Photos: “My Father-in-Law …
US Spec DS Barn-find to Be Sold at Retromobile in Paris
Three years ago Greg Long sent a rare low mileage US spec 1965 2CV to auction at Retromobile in Paris. It garnered a world record price for a 2CV of …
Tractions Without Borders – Adventure to the Polar Circle
It’s not going be through Canada’s great white north, but if you would like to take in Scandinavia, the “Cercle Polaire Arctique Raid 2015″ will see Tractions Sans Frontières on a …
Frenchman On Rocket-Powered Bicycle Sets World Record, Smokes Ferrari In The Process
Ah the French… Still setting record firsts in the automotive world. This time by taking an ordinary bicycle and fitting a rocket to it. François Gissy has hit a …
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Seen Filming New Movie in a Citroën DS
Angelina Jolie and hubby Brad Pitt have been staying busy on the beautiful island of Malta lately. They are currently working on their first project together since Mr. & Mrs. …
Xavier Peugeot Appointed Director of Product Planning at Citroën
It was announced on Nov. 3 2014, that effective immediately Xavier Peugeot has been appointed Director of Product Planning for Citroën, reporting directly to Linda Jackson, CEO of the Citroën …
La Poste Commemorates Citroën
France’s postal service, La Poste, has just unveiled a new set of first class, 20-gram collectible stamps that celebrates the innovation of Citroën. These 10 stamps, which reflect the automaker’s history …
Traction Avant 7C Cabriolet up for bids at Salon Epoqu’Auto
A major classic car event in France, this year’s Salon Epoqu’Auto at the Parc des Expositions International de Lyon (Lyon-Eurexpo Chassieu) will feature an interesting auction on November 9 handled …
Citroën WTCC Winning Trend Continues
Citroën, making its debut this year in the world championship cars, has been awarded the top title with the C-Elysée. The latest race in Suzuka, Japan, was won be Jose-Maria …
Citroën C1 and C4 Cactus Upbeat Marketing Video
Citroën has released a very cute marketing video titled “Feel Good – Design” to promote its innovative design of both the C1 and C4 Cactus. Clearly aimed at youthful buyers …
Failed Brie Experiment Goes Horribly Wrong
4 SM’s were just listed for sale on Craigslist in Detroit for $15K xUS for the lot, (which is rather pricey considering their condition). …
Citroën Wins Manufacturers’ World Champion – WTCC 2014
The Citroën C-Elysée WTCCs recorded a magnificent one-two-three-four in Shanghai, as José María López won race one ahead of Ma Qing Hua, Yvan Muller and Sébastien Loeb. This is the …
If you need a bit more power in that 2CV…
There’s just 13 hours remaining on this ebay auction for a one of a kind twin engine Citroën rally car built in France by the late great Jack Hannon. It …
In Memoriam – Allen Gravelle (1938 – 2014)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and founding member of the Ottawa Citroën Club, Allen Gravelle. Allen passed away peacefully at The Peter D. Clarke …
More Details of DS North American Intentions
The latest news from an interview at the Paris Auto Show with PSA Peugeot Citroën DS CEO Yves Bonnefont, reveals a few more details about the timing and scope of …
Citroën’s Return to North America
by George Dyke…. Mr. Yves Bonnefont, General Manager of DS (Citroën’s new premium brand ) said in his speech presenting the DS Divine concept, that the new model ‘Divine’ will …
A Pilgrimage to the Mille Miglia
Last spring, my wife and I, as part of a Franco-Italian trip, assisted at the start of the race and were spectators, but this time with more finesse and experience…