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Citroen C-Zero EV due for UK launch late 2010

Matt Brogan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:26:10 +0000

Citroen will release its C-Zero electric vehicle (EV), a car co-developed with Mitsubishi, to the UK market from the end of 2010. Claiming zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise, the C-Zero is a 100 per cent electric vehicle charged overnight from any domestic power supply. Citroen claim its new city car will make [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen C-Zero EV due for UK launch late 2010

Citroen C5 updated, new engines for 2010

Matt Brogan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:54:34 +0000

Citroen is introducing two new greener engines to its C5 range to bring them into line with Euro V specifications. The first is a new 2.0HDi 16V 119kW diesel that will replace both the existing 2.0- and 2.2-litre diesels. Australia will get the new 340Nm engine in the Comfort and Exclusive models, meaning a 14 per cent [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen C5 updated, new engines for 2010

2011 Citroen C4 spy pics

Matt Brogan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:05:32 +0000

The next Citroen C4, due to be launched at the end of 2010, will be lighter and more efficient than the current car, the company’s product boss Mr Vincent Besson has told media recently. Talking at the Frankfurt motor show, Mr Besson revealed that the new hatchback is likely to be offered with three-cylinder engines and, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2011 Citroen C4 spy pics

Citroen Revolte stars at Frankfurt

David Twomey — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:04:11 +0000

Citroen has set out to prove to the automotive world at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it still has credentials as a bold, forward-looking brand with the concept car Revolte, an ultra-chic city car combining luxury with a touch of cheek. The French carmaker says that a compact city car, Revolte sidesteps the difficulties of dense [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen Revolte stars at Frankfurt

Citroën teases new Frankfurt-bound concept

George Skentzos — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:11:45 +0000

Citroën has teased a modern incarnation of its 2CV ahead of the concept’s official unveiling at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt. Details are scarce with Citroën accompanying the release with only a short and rather cryptic sentence: “Citroën hasn’t finished surprising you with its creativity…” Either way, all will be revealed on Tuesday 15th September with Director [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroën teases new Frankfurt-bound concept

Peugeot-Citroen to sell Mitsubishi i-MiEV

David Twomey — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:33:54 +0000

Japan’s Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has formally signed an agreement, confirming a previously announced tie-up, to build electric cars in co-operation with France’s Peugeot-Citroen. The car, which will be based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV that was launched in Japan in June, will be sold by Peugeot-Citroen . Peugeot has revealed its version will be called iON and wil [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Peugeot-Citroen to sell Mitsubishi i-MiEV

World Rally Championship stars arrive

Anthony Crawford — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:15:39 +0000

If you’re 25-years-old or under, then you will know exactly what the letters WRC stand for. By Anthony Crawford The World Rally Championship is big business all over the globe, and made famous by millions of Xbox and Playstation gamers, driving the world’s best rally cars in some of the toughest rallies on the planet, without [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

World Rally Championship stars arrive

Citroen DS3: The new version of ‘cool’

Anthony Crawford — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:34:17 +0000

Iconic French automotive brand Citroen, have announced that its new DS3 car, will make its debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on September 15. This definition of new age ‘cool’ will be the first model in the new ‘DS’ line, which will consist of three models, which will highlight the brand’s creativity in the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen DS3: The new version of ‘cool’

GTbyCITROËN tours UK before Festival of Speed

George Skentzos — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:30:37 +0000

Citroën’s spectacular supercar concept, the GTbyCITROËN, has taken to the streets of central London to visit parts of the ’street circuit’ made famous by the video game Gran Turismo, for which the car was designed. Incorporating some of the capital’s most famous landmarks, the virtual supercar swapped pixels for pavement as it toured Regent Street, rounded [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GTbyCITROËN tours UK before Festival of Speed

Citroën reveals inside of new DS3

Matt Brogan — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:27:41 +0000

Citroën has provided its first hint at the interior styling of the all-new DS3 by unveiling a new iteration of the DS Inside concept model. At its launch in 2010, the DS3 will present owners with an unprecedented range of touches to express their personality, and the haute-couture cabin of the latest DS Inside goes some [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroën reveals inside of new DS3

Citroen confirms diesel hybrid plans

Matt Brogan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:37:27 +0000

Citroen has today confirmed that it will indeed launch a diesel hybrid by 2011, a car it claims which will set new standards for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The technology will, at first, arrive in the form of the Citroen DS5, then gradually work its way in to one-third of the brand’s new premium range [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen confirms diesel hybrid plans

Citroen DS 3 GT set to challenge mighty Mini

Matt Brogan — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:23:58 +0000

It’s a bold claim, but Citroen have indeed announced that its new rally-inspired hatch, likely to be named the DS 3 GT, is set to challenge Mini’s popular Cooper S as the new must-have hot hatch. Featuring white alloys, a big rear wing, flared wheel arches and body kit with muscular bonnet vent, the GT [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen DS 3 GT set to challenge mighty Mini

PSA postpones Chinese minicar production

Matt Brogan — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:14:14 +0000

Due to the current economic difficulties faced both in and outside of China, PSA/Peugeot Citroen has postponed development and production of a new minicar based on the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107. Sources at Tier 1 global suppliers said they had previously received requests for quotations and requests for information for producing a new minicar to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

PSA postpones Chinese minicar production

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen CEO removed from post

Matt Brogan — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:52:15 +0000

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen has announced this morning that its CEO, Christian Streiff, has been removed from his position. Mr Streiff will be replaced by Philippe Varin, currently CEO at Corus, an Anglo-Dutch steel group. Mr Varin’s appointment takes effect on June 1st, with Roland Vardanega, a member of the managing board, holding the position in the interim. Mr Streiff, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen CEO removed from post

2009 Citroën C4 range facelift

George Skentzos — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:32:28 +0000

First introduced to Australia with the dancing robot ad that illustrated how ‘alive with technology’ the French car had become, the Citroen C4 has been given a fresh face and a few extra gadgets to give credence to this claim. This update will see the new model boast two new petrol engines along with subtle changes [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Citroën C4 range facelift

2009 Citroen Berlingo range released

Matt Brogan — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:55:12 +0000

The 2009 Citroen Berlingo range has arrived in Australia today presenting a fresh, clean design to the practical image for which the name has earned its reputation. Based on the Citroen C4 Picasso platform, the new Berlingo SWB offers significantly more space, up from 3.0 to 3.3 cubic metres, while the LWB version offers a generous [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Citroen Berlingo range released

Peugeot EV may be for Australia

David Twomey — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:31:33 +0000

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen has announced plans to sell an electric car in Europe starting next year and Peugeot Cars Australia will be looking to market the car in Australia. PSA said it had signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop an electric car for the European market based on i MiEV four-door car (as pictured), which goes on [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Peugeot EV may be for Australia

New EuroNCAP rating system to challenge manufacturers

Matt Brogan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:31:15 +0000

EuroNCAP, the European organisation that assesses the safety of new cars, has introduced a new overall car safety rating. The rating system is a new approach to rating safety performance and will challenge vehicle manufacturers to make all-round safer cars. The first six cars rated to the new standards are now revealed. Previously, EuroNCAP made three [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

New EuroNCAP rating system to challenge manufacturers

Volkswagen CEO criticises French bail out plan

Matt Brogan — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:20:15 +0000

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has joined mounting criticism from EU partners labelling the French government’s announcement of a 6 billion euro ($11.7 billion AUD) loan to domestic car manufacturers as protectionist. The loan was granted to Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen in return for a pledge not to close French sites. “No one would be helped (from this decision),” [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volkswagen CEO criticises French bail out plan

Mercedes-Benz exec to head Citroen

Matt Brogan — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:32:22 +0000

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen has hired Mercedes-Benz sales executive Jean-Marc Gales to head the Citroen brand. Gales, a 46-year-old citizen of Luxembourg, will take the helm at Citroen in March, replacing Gilles Michel who left Citroen last December to manage the French government’s new strategic investment fund. PSA/Peugeot-Citroen said Gales will be nominated in mid-April to a seat on the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mercedes-Benz exec to head Citroen