Increasing Front Legroom in the Traction Avant
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The New York Times takes a spin on Peugeot’s return to the U.S.
by George Dyke….. On November 13 The New York Times featured an article titled “Peugeot Returns to U.S. to Help People Get Around, but Not With Its Cars” saying that the company is thinking smaller, rolling out a mobility app, but also bigger: The move is about the future of …
GS Rescue Adventure in Ontario
GS in Canada are rare cars indeed. Only 6 were originally imported into the country in 1971 by Citroën (who were still selling cars here) and those were demonstration models that were not “officially” sold here. (Though at least 2 managed to find their way into owners’ hands. The other …
CAC Peterborough and Warkworth Fall Outing – Sept. 29, 2018
by George Dyke….. September 29th marked Citroën Autoclub Canada’s third outing to the Peterborough Lift Locks – a great destination not only because of the engineering wonderment of the lift locks on the Trent River Canal, but also the route taken whereby participants managed to drive on lovely back …
Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018 – Report
by George Dyke….. Another Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance has come and gone with certainly no regrets once again. Click here to view a full photo gallery. Three Citroëns made it on a two day trip this year, traveling from Toronto. I drove my Traction 15-6, Roland Voegele his Traction 11BL …
2CV Trekking in the Maritimes
by George Dyke….. Another opportunity presented itself for an extended 2CV road trip in the last two weeks of August with my friend Roland Voegele. We discussed going south to Nashville and on to New Orleans, but with the heat and uncertain weather, as well as the political climate in …
Selecting the Correct Battery for Your 2CV
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The Allure of the Ami 6
by George Dyke….. If there’s one Citroën that seems odd when you first see it, but after a while tends to grow on you, I think it’s the Ami 6. Wherever you go it attracts head snapping stares. People’s eyes widen, mouths gape and then turn into broad smiles. …
CAC Summer Niagara Wine Tour – 2018
by George Dyke….. Some days the stars align and things just go perfectly. Citroën AutoClub Canada’s Summer Outing & Niagara Region Wine Tour on July 21 was one of those days. The weather was superb with just enough cloud that 2CVs on the trip could have their roofs rolled back …
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 by France, drew a huge turnout for the annual festival presented by the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) – a …