Citroën C1 / Peugeot 107 twins refreshed
January 5, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Budget, Europe, Hatchback, Misc. Auto Shows, Peugeot, Citroën, Design/Style
Citroën and Peugeot have released the first volley of information and images on their refreshed C1 and 107 runabouts. The Citroen C1 will bow with a new face, complete with a shorter hood, redesigned foglamp housings and new LED daytime running lights. The vehicle’s rear [...]
Citroen says diesel HYbrid4 version will account for 20% of DS5 sales
October 25, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Hybrid, Citroen
The totally redesigned Citroen DS5 will hit dealerships in November 2011 in France and elsewhere (including China, Russia and Latin America). So, too, will the diesel HYbrid4 version of the DS5.
Though pricey (approximately £30,000 or $47,700 U.S. at today’s exchange rate), Citroen says the diesel electric version of the DS5 will account [...]
Citroën Tubik is another space Gallic oddity
September 13, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Minivan/Van, Citroën, Design/Style
Citroën has officially unveiled its Tubik concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, and it’s just as far-out as the renderings led us to believe. The French automaker says its concept bus was inspired by its old Type H van, better known to Europeans as The [...]
Citroën puts its foot down with DS3 Racing shoes
September 7, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Etc., Citroën, Design/Style
Power is nothing without control. That’s what Pirelli told us with the famous image of the sprinter in the high-heeled shoes a couple of decades ago. And they were right. Because while some have been known to drive supercars in flip-flops, any racing driver will tell you that you need a [...]
Citroën Tubik Concept is the automotive space shuttle of tomorrow
September 3, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Minivan/Van, Citroën, Design/Style
According to Citroën, the Tubik is “a concept car designed to make travel meaningful again.” We’re not entirely sure what that means, but we’re happy to see the ethos wrapped up in a package that reminds us of the old Volkswagen Transporter.
As you can tell from [...]
Citroën launches Grey Matter special to headline new DS3 Collection
June 8, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Citroën, Design/Style, Luxury
Citroën DS3 Grey Matter – Click above for high-res image gallery
As if the Citroën DS3 weren’t chic enough as it is, the automaker has brought in a series of designers to give it that extra touch of style. Kenzo, Orla Kiely and Yves Saint-Laurent have all brought their pens [...]
Citroën C3 Picasso recalled for ability to brake from passenger seat
Filed under: Europe, Recalls, Citroën
Citroën has inadvertently given back-seat drivers a powerful weapon. Well, not so much back-seat drivers… but the person in shotgun has the ability to bring everything to a screeching halt. Front-seat passengers are able to engage the brakes of the C3 Picasso.
How you ask?
No, not by grabbing the emergency brake. The [...]
Is the Citroën DS the Ultimate Legend on Wheels? If not, what is?
May 12, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Classics, Sedan, Europe, Citroën, Design/Style
Citroën DS – Click above for high-res image gallery
To mark the 125th anniversary of the automobile, Auto News Europe is hosting a poll to determine which car represents the Ultimate Legend on Wheels. The Citroën DS is certainly near the top of our list of contenders, [...]
Citroën DS5 revealed in Shanghai [w/video]
April 18, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Hybrid, Wagon, Europe, Videos, Hatchback, Citroën, Shanghai Motor Show, Design/Style, Diesel
Citroën DS5 – Click above for high-res image gallery
Citroën has taken the digital wraps off of its upcoming DS5 as part of its debut at this week’s Shanghai Motor Show, and from the looks of things, the new model is about as sexy [...]
Citroën goes for extra style points with DS3 by Orla Kiely Collection
January 17, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Citroën, Design/Style
Citroën DS3 by Orla Kiely Collection – Click above for high-res image gallery
It’s French. It’s compact. It’s stylish. And it’s hard to get more chic than the Citroën DS3. Does it really need an extra touch of style, then, from a fashion designer? Probably not, but that’s never stopped the [...]
