Peugeot and Citroen consider SUV based on Concept-cX
French carmakers Peugeot and Citroen could be developing a second SUV model based around Mitsubishi running gear, just as they did with the current 4007 and C7 cars which are based on the Outlander midsize SUV. Mitsubishi is planning to launch its own compact SUV along the lines of last year’s Concept-cX and this is the vehicle that will likely spawn sister-versions for the French carmakers. Peugeot is also working on a new crossover model based on its 308 hatch but this car will be positioned as a...

PSA Peugeot-Citroen developing new low emissions engine family
With lawmakers in the U.S. and Europe planning strict new emissions and fuel economy regulations over the coming years, carmakers have been forced into drastically changing their thinking about all aspects of vehicle design. No stone is being left untouched as engineers look at ways to make cars greener, and two solutions appear to be emerging as the most feasible options for carmakers. One avenue is to introduce complicated and expensive hybrid drivetrains, while the other is the introduction of...

PSA Peugeot-Citroen developing new low emissions engine family
With lawmakers in the U.S. and Europe planning strict new emissions and fuel economy regulations over the coming years, carmakers have been forced into drastically changing their thinking about all aspects of vehicle design. No stone is being left untouched as engineers look at ways to make cars greener, and two solutions appear to be emerging as the most feasible options for carmakers. One avenue is to introduce complicated and expensive hybrid drivetrains, while the other is the introduction of...

The ‘duck’ returns in Citroen 2CV design study
The Citroen 2CV was one of Citroen’s most iconic cars and became famous the world over for its distinctive looks and budget price. Affectionately nicknamed the ‘Duck’, the 2CV ended production in 1990 but a recent design study shows what the future may hold for the car if it’s ever revived. Keeping the styling modern yet faithful to the original 2CV would have been a tough bill but the designer seems to have done it with the strongly arched roof line and sloping hood. In this...

2008 Citroen C Elysee Unveiled China
Citroen unveiled a new model, the C-Elysee, in Beijing on 8 April 2008. Based on the Elysee, the newcomer benefits from numerous upgrades in terms of styling, quality and technology. The C-Elysee strengthens the range of models produced in China by Dong Feng Peugeot Citroen Automobiles DPCA, consisting of the C2, Fukang, Xsara Picasso and C-Triomphe. The range is rounded out by the C4 Coupe, C5 saloon and C6, imported from Europe. The C-Elysee is immediately recognisable as a new-generation Citroen with...

Beijing '08 Preview: Dongfeng Citroen C2 to wear Kappa threads
Click above for photo gallery of the Dongfeng Citroën C2 KappaDongfeng Citroën will reportedly show a pair of cars adorned with graphics inspired by soccer/sport apparel manufacturer, Kappa. From what we can gather, a trio of Dongfeng Citroën C2s will be on hand, one in the red-and-white motif you see above, and two more sporting the automotive equivalents of the official Team Italia uniform. If the sketches are any indication, the cars will be given a dressed-up, rally-car look as well...

Beijing 2008: Citroen C2 Kappa jogs onstage
Click image for a high-res gallery of the C2 KappaNow that the 2008 Beijing Motor Show is underway, we're getting a chance to see how a lot of those sketches and renderings we saw ahead of the festivities translate into actual cars. One of the concepts we were curious about was the collaborative effort between Citroën and sports apparel maker Kappa. Not only is the red-and-white C2 Kappa concept faithful to the drawing released last month, it's also pretty cool. The C2 Kappa is lowered and fully...

Citroen C-Crosser
With the C-Crosser, its SUV Sport Utility Vehicle, Citroën continues to expand its range with a versatile and elegant executive vehicle allying impeccable road manners with high-performance engines. Thoroughbred stylingThe qualities of C-Crosser are immediately perceptible in the handsome lines that suggest strength and vitality. Sophisticated design makes this an elegant, distinctive and appealing car.  The C-Crosser is a new alternative in the executive segment for people looking to ally...

Citroen C3 Picasso
Citroen C3 Picasso Citroën has announced a new addition to its Picasso family - the C3 Picasso. With a spacious interior layout, the French manufacturer's newest MPV will make its debut in October at the Paris Motor Show. Design elements of the C3 Picasso are both contemporary and retro, with round shapes and square volumes. Measuring 4.08m long, 1.73m wide and 1.62m tall, the C3 Picasso features a modular interior with split-folding rear seats that slide independently and can also be folded...

Citroen C5
My eyes don’t work any more. When I dial a number on my mobile, it’s only through sheer blind luck that I get through to the right person. And as for texts – forget it. Then there’s the bothersome business of going out to eat. Most restaurants provide mood lighting, which is wonderful if you are dining with a moose but not so wonderful if – as is normal – the menu is printed in the sort of typeface that’s usually seen on microdots. Mostly, I just point and hope...