Why There Are Large Panel Gaps on Citroën DS.
Many people who judge the build quality of a car do so by examining the size of the gaps between the body panels. How could Citroën let the DS with such wide-gap workmanship leave the factory?
A Petrolicious Take On Why the DS is Still the Ultimate Luxury Car
It seems as though everyone these days is singing the praises of the DS. In this recent article featured in Petrolicious, Vangelis Donios recalls his love for the car from early childhood to chasing all over Greece to find a decent one and eventually becoming a proud owner through a …
Citroën Happenings on the Western Pacific Rim
Two events that predominantly featured Citroëns came our attention this week, – one involving a CX in an Australian rally and another – a gathering in downtown Saigon, Vietnam. The Bangers to Bluff Rally is an annual charity event organized by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, Australia in …
5 Famous Citroën Cars to Appear on the Silver Screen
We already know about Citroën’s gorgeous curves and superior engineering, so it’s no surprise that some select models have been featured in more than a couple of appearances on the silver screen. With a Citroën, film directors don’t just get that classic, adventurous, old-school European look; they get the brand’s …
13 Best Steering Wheels Ever
Citroënvie member Prakash Raja sent us this link to an article by Gary Axon published on the Goodwood Road & Racing website. Their resident photographer Tom Shaxson came back from a photo shoot enthusing about an early 1980s mid-engine Renault 5 Turbo that he saw. Keen to know more and …
Wired Rewires DS History
While on one hand it’s great that the Mullin Automotive Museum invited journalists to come and preview their “Citroën: The Man, The Marque, The Mystique” display they are opening March 11 in Oxnard, CA, the reporting is going generate some confusion about the DS in historical context. Exposing them to …
Leonard Cohen’s Contribution to Iconize the DS
We were most saddened to hear of Leonard Cohen’s passing last November. He was a unique singer, songwriter, musician, poet, novelist, and painter. And he was Canadian, growing up in Montreal and maintaining a home and family there until his death. Leonard Cohen How pleasing it was that Citroënvie member …
Globe Style Chooses the DS as the Ultimate Automobile
On Saturday Toronto’s Globe & Mail launched its inaugural edition of Style Advisor magazine across their Globe Life website. Published each weekend, they purport to engage their (and we quote) “discerning audience with unmatched visual flair and in-depth editorial about personal style, home & design, travel and entertaining.” Well, the …
Why design essence is missing at PSA Peugeot Citroën
by George Dyke….. It continues to astound me why a company like PSA Peugeot Citroën cannot embrace the essence of design that resulted in such iconic automobiles as the Traction Avant and the DS. Witness Peugeot’s latest Fractal concept to understand the fractured nature of their future aspirations. …
How the DS Saved the French President’s Life
De Gaulle had made many enemies during his long and tumultuous political career.