Why Were Single-bolt Rims Discontinued on Early DS and ID Models?
The “single-bolt / single-nut” wheel arrangement was essentially a Citroën-specific feature of the DS/ID range:















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The “single-bolt / single-nut” wheel arrangement was essentially a Citroën-specific feature of the DS/ID range:
The desert was largely unexplored and had never been crossed by car. It would be 3,200 km of trials for both men and machines.
It has a full adaptation of the running gear which incorporates exclusive hydro-pneumatic suspension. Or does it?
Quentin Hinzelin is a Citroën saviour—at least, he hopes to be.
Citroën reported today that global sales for the first half of 2026 are up 4.4% with 373,700 units sold worldwide.
If you’re into original cars, there just can’t be many left as honest and well-loved as this example.
At the Bonhams Auction Zoute Sale in Belgium on October 9, three interesting Citroëns crossed the block and proved that the market is still strong.
Excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. Left-hand drive model imported from Japan at the beginning of 2022.
Listed in the Parts for Sale section as it presently not running, this 2CV can be repaired and put back on the road.
Last week Hagerty published an article by Eric Weiner who had the opportunity to immerse himself in a 1961 Citroën DS19 and a current Tesla Model 3.
The plan is to travel 3,100kms starting from Algiers to the distant Tamanrasset, city of the Sahara desert, passing through mythical Touggourt, door of the Algerian desert.
You will find it not only a great way to understand how the clutch engages but how the whole assembly is constructed and installed.
We can’t help but notice the similarity in design of VW’s GEN.TRAVEL concept, especially the vertical windshield offset back in a manner almost identical to the Oli.
While some might see a hint of Pontiac Astek or Hummer H2, the Oli makes virtually any SUV attempt that has come before it blandly conservative.
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