1974 DS Crowns the Care of its Restorer
Translated from the – Jornal do Carro (Brazil). The passion for old Citroën models was a lesson Jonathas Russomano learned at home. He grew up fiddling with his father’s cars, …
Unique ID19-Based Hillclimber to be auctioned: 1970 Derest-Girardin Special
This 1970 Derest-Girardin Special, built around two ID 19’s “welded together back to back”, will be auctioned in Montlhéry, France on Sept. 30, 2018. This one-off protoype made its first …
DS Sales Continue to Slide as Citroën Refocuses Brand Identity
The numbers are in on the success of the DS brand spun off from Citroën, and as we and many of our members predicted, it has been a debacle. As …
André Midol nears the USA in the 1970 World Cup Rally DS21
André has reported in that he and his wife have been visiting Mexico’s northern colonial cities and the mining country. Today he is in Saltillo and plans to soon …
PSA L’Aventure Museum Auction – Coming Soon!
The PSA Peugeot Citroën museum L’Aventure is having another auction on September 15 & 16. We just received notice of it a few hours ago. Some interesting Citroëns are up …
In Memoriam – Don Leach (December 21, 1924 – August 11, 2018)
One of the original Citroën men in charge of establishing Citroën in the USA has passed away. Don worked as both Advertising Manager and Director of Dealer Relations for Citroën …
Five Citroëns to be Auctioned at Pebble Beach
Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the world‑renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the only auction held within the gates of the famed 17‑Mile Drive, attracts leading international …
PSA Picks 15 States and 4 Canadian Provinces for Car Sales
Larry Dominique, CEO of PSA Group North America, told reporters after an Automotive Press Association meeting in Detroit, that he has narrowed 15 states and 4 Canadian provinces as top …
1970 World Cup Rally DS21 to Travel Across the USA
In 1970 the London-Mexico World Cup Rally was the first of two World Cup Rallies to be held and the second of four marathon rallies to be held in a …
Bastille Day 2018 Rally – New York City – Report
by George Dyke….. The Bastille Day celebration in New York City on Sunday July 15 was a massive event where Citroëns played a prominent role. The World Cup Soccer victory …
Citroën Eyes Another Aspect of Mobility
With data to substantiate that over 30 million Europeans are affected by motion sickness, with 1 in 3 people complaining of symptoms while traveling by car, bus or train, Citroën …
Citroën CEO Discusses Her Approach to Running the Company
Linda Jackson became the first Brit and the first female CEO of Citroën on June 1, 2014. (You can read about her appointment at that time here: https://citroenvie.com/british-woman-becomes-citroens-chief-executive/). A little-known secret …
Citroën CX Tops Top Gear’s Nine Coolest Instrument Displays
Ollie Kew of Top Gear was recently on a quest to find the coolest automobile instrument display and from modern virtual displays to the retro old-fashioned style. His selection for …
Barn Find of Old Citroëns in Riga, Latvia
If you want a Traction for a song the Riga sale could be the place to get it. Having said that, we would definitely suggest actually going to Latvia because …
Youthful 2CV Infatuation by Road & Track
Pick-up this month’s (July 2018) issue of Road & Track and read a beautiful story by contributing writer Sam Smith about taking his daughter for ice cream in 2CV. It’s …
2cvat70 — A British Take on a French Small Food Truck
In celebration of the 2CV’s 70th anniversary, an entrepreneurial team of British Citroën enthusiasts have decided to bypass the means of operating a larger H Van mobile eatery and concentrate …
Larry Dominique Describes How PSA is Getting Back in the USA
John McElroy’s Autoline Detroit provides excellent, professional insight into the global automotive industry. This week’s episoode covers a topic that will be of special interest to SFRCCC members, namely the …
Citroën to be First-Time Feature at 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Citroëns are getting even more recognition this year. For the first time ever, they will be a featured marque at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 26th. “Interest …
DS 8 to Come to Market in 2020
DS vice-president of product, Eric Apode, confirmed the design of the BMW 5 Series rival has been signed off by company bosses. Expected to be called the DS 8, it …
DS Brand to Sell Only Electrified Vehicles Starting In 2025
PSA Peugeot Citroën’s DS brand plans to phase out gasoline and diesel powertrains altogether within the next few years. “Starting in 2025, each new DS will be launched exclusively with …
DS X E-Tense Concept – Details Announced
The creators of DS Automobiles have shed light on the DS X E-Tense concept, their “dream car” of 2035, a model that brand claims combines technology and poetry. Its fancful …
Citroën DS Becomes MoMA’s Ninth Automobile Display
Manhattan’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), considered one of the most important museums of progressive and modern art and culture in the world, this month added its ninth car, a …
DS X E-Tense – Looking Toward 2035
While many automobile design concepts reflect what might be on the road within the next decade, the latest revelation from the design team of DS Automobiles looks way into the …
ACI Adds New Canadian Delegate
by George Dyke….. I’m pleased to announce that I have added a new dimension to my involvement in the world of Citroën. As Editor of CITROENVIE and President of Citroën …