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...

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 Citroen 2CV concept design
It is speculated that Citroen will be following with the charming classic of the past, the 2CV model which is similar to the Fiat 500, VW Beetle and numerous other models.[source]

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 '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...

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...

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...

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...