Was Citroën first with parking assist back in 1927?
We take things like assisted parking for granted these days, but did you know that back in 1927, in Arras France, there was a demonstration of vehicle parking assist? While …
DS Honoured Again as World’s Top Car Designers Pick Their Favourite Designs
On December 31, 2015 Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper published an article by Matt Bubber in Los Angeles where he asked top automotive designers to pick their favourite designs. The …
Bonhams ups the Citroën Marketplace Ante at Retromobile
While the Artcurial auction at this year’s Retromobile in Paris might contain the most Citroens ever offered for sale, thanks for the most part to the liquidation of the collection …
Help make the 2CV a hit at the 2016 Canadian International Auto Show
We need your vote to help make the 2CV a hit at this year’s Canadian International Auto Show. The Auto Show launched a contest for classic car owners to win …
Artcurial – La Vente Citroën at Rétromobile 2016
A plethora of Citroëns, many very rare, are to be sold at Retromobile in Paris this coming February. 48 at the Artcurial Motorcars auction alone and most from the private …
Michel Larouche Obituary – Jan. 1, 2016
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michel Larouche in Montreal this early morning. Michel had been diagnosed with lung cancer in late July. His illness had rapidly …
CAC 2015 Christmas Party!
Citroën Autoclub Canada’s Christmas party has become an annual tradition. A great way to meet friends, find out all the exciting things the Club has planned for upcoming year and …
In Memoriam – Ralph R. Nauss (1927 – 2015)
We are saddened to report the passing of Ralph R. Nauss, father of Brad Nauss, on December 13, 2015 at 88 years of age. Though not a Citroën owner or …
Citroën’s new E-Méhari revives the 70s in electric fashion
In conjunction with the COP21, the 2015 UN Conference on Climate Change, being held in Paris Citroën unveiled the new E-Méhari at a launch event at their design center in …
Citroëns Electrify COP21 in Paris
Citroën is being prominently featured at COP21, the 2015 UN Conference on Climate Change, being held in Paris. The 2CV Paris tour company 4 Roues Sous 1 Parapluie (four wheels …
Two 2CV Saharas on auction in Europe
The European online auction website Catawiki currently lists two 2CV Saharas for sale. One of them, a 1961 model in exceptional condition, is expected to command a record price. It …
Record-breaking SM up for auction again at Retromobile
At Retromobile in 2014 a record breaking €548,320 was paid for an original (and probably the last built) 1975 Citroen SM Mylord, It had been with the same family …
French Peacekeeping 2CV
It would appear that given the recent terrorism events in France some 2CV owners have taken to beefing up their vehicles for counter measures. Witness this European Volunteer Guard (EVG) …
DS20 Familiale and SM to be auctioned on Nov. 24
Auctionata of Germany will have a number of classics on the block on Nov 24 in Berlin. Notably there are 2 Citroëns that if sold for anywhere near their opening …
1974 DS20 “Ralleye” and Rare Traction Cabrio at Upcoming Artcurial Auction in Paris
Citroën’s DS rally cars won the Monte Carlo rally in 1959 again in 1966, and the Finnish 1000 Lakes Rally in 1962 with Pauli Toivonen. This 1974 DS 20 on …
SM Based Prototype Maserati Quattroporte II up for sale
This extremely rare (Chassis No. AM 123 004) is up for sale on Classic Cars for Sale in the UK. [Price quoted on request]. It is the original prototype and …
DS Makes Big Presence at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
Robert Farrell, Citroënvie member from Illinois, recently attended the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and sent us the following photos with a few observations; The emphasis at the show from the …
George Dyke Discusses the Marvels of Citroën’s SM
The National Post in Canada has a section devoted to driving. (Driving.ca) Clayton Seams, a producer for National Post, who has been fascinated with the Citroën SM since he first …
Sculpture Commemorates DS 60th Birthday as a Design Icon
The DS was launched in Le Grand Palais Paris motor show in October 1955. Now, to commemorate its 60th birthday, Swiss artist Benoit de Clercq has created an 30 cm …
Citroën restyles the DS4 – with Seoul
In an attempt to invigorate DS4 sales among people not being able to differentiate Citroën’s C4 from it’s upscale DS line, the company introduced the DS4 and DS Crossback this week …
In the Belly of the Beast!
by George Dyke….. In May of this year Citroënvie member Larry Lewis purchased a 1949 Traction Avant 11BL that had been sitting in a barn near Tilbury, Ontario. We went …
Méhari Moderne – Citroën M Cactus Concept
Citroën has unveiled photos and more details about their new spin on the Méhari that is to be presented on September 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed around the …
Sports & Exotic Car Compares Early and Late DS Models
Citroënvie member Greg Long is in the limelight again, this time in the October 2015 issue of Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car. Their cover story is a look back at …
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 …