Citroën to be “Trimmed” as Part of Stellantis’ Overall Brand Strategy
The company intends to reposition brands such as Citroën, Opel, and Alfa Romeo into regional or niche roles.
The company intends to reposition brands such as Citroën, Opel, and Alfa Romeo into regional or niche roles.
The decisions made will shape not only the fate of several historic brands, but also Stellantis’ ability to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
Nigel Wild, a noted long time Citroên enthusiast in the UK and regular contributor to the Citroënian, recently wrote an excellent synopsis of Citroën since it was absorbed by Peugeot in 1974.
If Citroën and Peugeot compete in essentially the same market segment, they could cannibalize Opel’s sales and the brand’s foray into the Chinese market.
The association l’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS must deliver its verdict in September as the lease for the present building in Aulnay-sous-Bois ends in 2022.
Two cities in France are vying for a an opportunity to be the location of a new museum that will bring together Peugeot, Citroën and DS brand’s entire collection.
Does the need for government revenue take precedent over the hardship such measures, if successful, will have on France’s automobile manufacturing sector? It would seem so…
Pioneer Automotive was known in Edmonton, Alberta as a place to talk Citroën, to buy needed parts or to take your Citroën in for repairs
The accord will allow the two companies to exchange views, while leaving them free to vote as they choose and not carrying any obligation to coordinate their actions as Stellantis shareholders.
The possibility that Stellantis will ever bring back Citroën to the North American market is further diminished by today’s announcement.
Access further archives on our Archive Documents page.