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...

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...

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...

MV Agusta and Citroen reveal C2 1587 Brutale
Click on the image to view more high-res shotsWe've grown rather accustomed to seeing special-edition MV Agusta Brutales, but this is the first time that one has featured four wheels. MV Agusta and Citroën have teamed up to produce a two-door hatchback show car called the C2 1587 Brutale. The naming scheme and the color pallete are clearly inspired by what is arguably Italy's hottest naked bike, the MV Agusta 1078 RR Brutale. We're not clear on what other tie-in exists between the two vehicles...

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...

Stress reliever: Peugeot/Citroen adopts new plans to prevent suicide
With six employee suicides in the past 18 months, PSA/Peugeot-Citroen thinks it may have a stress problem. While experts have found no direct link between the suicides and work stress, one in five PSA employees has reported feeling extreme pressure at work, and many feel that there isn't enough time in the day to get their work done. To ease some of the stress on its 114,000 employees, PSA has implemented several initiatives to help workers get relief from tension. It's is trying everything from...

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...

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...