Citroën C5 Aircross Runway Friction Tester
This specialized vehicle plays a crucial role in maintaining runway safety by measuring surface grip levels under various conditions.
Tractions to Tackle the Tracks of the Crosière Jaune
The legendary Paris to Pekin Citroën expedition is being revived for next year. The organization T3 EXPÉDITIONS is planning a spectacular journey to recreate the Croisière Jaune (Yellow Expedition) of 1931.
Stellantis sends India-made Citroën EVs abroad
In addition to the e-C3, Citroën began exporting the internal combustion engine C3 to Asian and African markets last year.
Citroën unveils Basalt Vision SUV Coupe concept in India
The Basalt SUV Coupe will join Citroën’s model range in India and South America in the second half of 2024.
Citroën CEO says the SUV is destined to RIP
“In the 1970s, a car was weighing 700kg. Today an average car is weighing 1300kg. Tomorrow an average car will weigh two tonnes.”
The Citroën Factor in Stellantis’ Future
A few factors that give some indication as to the future of Citroën within Stellantis.
Stellantis Looks to India Rather than China for Citroën Growth
If India, with its low-cost supplier base, is able to meet the company’s quality and cost targets by the end of 2023, it could open the door to exporting EVs to other markets
Classic DS Perspective — from India
Not only does Ravi nicely encapsulate the history and innovation of the DS, but at the end he mentions the half dozen or so that were in the country in the 1970s.
Three Things in Stellantis News Relating to Citroën
With Stellantis reporting revenues up 12% in Q1 2022, three other things the company announced this month may provide some insight into the future of the Citroën brand.:
India Intrigue: The Story of a Traction Avant — Raced in Calcuttta by a Chinese Lady
Though Indians have never been great fans of French cars (with the notable exceptions of a handful of royal Francophiles), a fairly decent number of the Traction Avants have been imported and are arguably the most popular French car ever in India.