Citroën’s Innovative Hydropneumatic Suspension — A Result of Adaptive Engineering
It was really the combination of adoption and innovation that was the formula for Citroën being distinct in automotive market.
Celebrating June 4, 1919 – The Kick-off Date to the Citroën Marque
100 years ago today, on June 4, 1919, André Citröen presented his first vehicle, the Citröen Type A 10 HP, to the press.
André Citroën Recognition at French Army Museum
Citroënvie member James Rice sent us this photo he took at the French Army Museum in Paris, France. He says; “Surprising place to find a tribute to Andre Citroën.” Yes, surprising indeed they would mention 3 of the Autochenilles expeditions. (There was a 4th called the La Croisère Blanche that …
Happy 140th André
Today we celebrate that on this day 140 years ago André Citroën was born. His foresight, innovation entrepreneurship and marketing expertise played a predominant role in the automobile industry and of course his influence in the lives of every one of us in Citroenvie is the reason we pay homage …
Mandatory History Lesson About André Citroën and the Traction Avant
We have covered the history of the Traction Avant in previous articles, but today’s featured article by Philippe Defechereux in VeloceToday.com bears special mention, as he eloquently covers the political and financial climate around the time of the Traction Avant’s introduction. At the same time, he goes into detail about how …
95th Anniversary of “Plaques Citroën”
95 years ago today a revolution was begun on the streets of France by André Citroën. It was on 20 February 1921 that Citroën launched a complex project to improve the inadequate road signs in France. He founded the “Plaques Citroën” street and directional signs which actively contributed to road …
Interesting TV Documentary: “Louis Renault – André Citroën: La Course Du Siècle”
This Wednesday December 14th, the French TV network France3 will broadcast an outstanding feature on the history of Citroen and Renault. For those who are able to record the production, get ready at 20:30h CET to hear about the rather rarely known history of the early last century. Translated by …