Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:30 GMT /Article/Citroen_C7_a_futuristic_sedan/5463 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:29:16 GMT Giving the glimpse of futuristic Citroen, a student designer Seojun at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea is out there with a concept car called “Citroen C7” that comes without the new distinctive elongated chrome badge, a trademark of the Citroen lineup, from the front grill. Slated to launch in 2010, the Citroen C7 is essentially a 4-door, 4-seat sedan with coupe-like proportions, which flaunts a graceful and flowing exterior with a narrowing rear section. Allowing a better field of... 51208e46a1de86c8c1fca08de5346572 /Article/Peugeot_039_s_C_Metisse_diesel_hybrid_vehicle_in_2010/5409 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:28:02 GMT In the last year or two, executives from Peugeot have made very positive statements regarding the future of hybrid vehicles, essentially claiming that hybrids ARE the future. The idea being that Europe's diesel vehicles will become diesel hybrid vehicles and, eventually, fuel cell hybrid vehicles. Today, the costs of such a vehicle are probably too expensive for most consumers, as evidenced by Toyota's recent statements on diesel hybrids. However, as more suppliers provide the technology for clean... ef439ec34122a91945ceabc04437c9ee /Article/Citroen_introduces_the_C3_Picasso/3298 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:27:31 GMT         Citroën, Europe’s No.1 MPV manufacturer, has announced details of an exciting new addition to its award-winning Picasso family - the innovative, stylish and ingenious C3 Picasso. With an intrepid personality, spacious interior, intuitive layout, and nimble road manners, the Company’s newest MPV will make its debut in October at the Paris Motor Show before its UK launch in mid 2009.The creative C3 Picasso brings together the often... c81db8d1e2d1b8e1b7f0fd919ca11ef8 /Article/Citroen_C3_Picasso/3294 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:38:36 GMT 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... f748eb28c03d177bdf7c9868b0dd3ba5 /Article/The_C_Metisse_diesel_hybrid_vehicle/3256 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:38 GMT In the last year or two, executives from Peugeot have made very positive statements regarding the future of hybrid vehicles, essentially claiming that hybrids ARE the future. The idea being that Europe's diesel vehicles will become diesel hybrid vehicles and, eventually, fuel cell hybrid vehicles. Today, the costs of such a vehicle are probably too expensive for most consumers, as evidenced by Toyota's recent statements on diesel hybrids. However, as more suppliers provide the technology for clean... 23a18bc3c0ba184e0b5fdf60bd38d1c7 /Article/Citroen_Nemo/3233 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:41:37 GMT Nemo is an innovative vehicle with modern, vivacious styling and a charm all of its own. Compact outside and spacious inside, it is functional, robust and economical, with a range of features designed to ensure the comfort of all five passengers.For even greater versatility and more leisure talent, Nemo is also available in an XTR version.Nemo stands apart with its: • compact exterior dimensions. Just 3.96 m and easy to handle, it is particularly at ease in the city;• ingenious design, fitting... 5dbcf41f7b8533379d620d3697ab776e /Article/Citroen_C_Crosser/3147 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:29:06 GMT 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... 64a9f36bbf62f34f2fa193f7193448b1 /Article/Citroen_C5/3141 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:52:19 GMT 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... 97a6973a6c4fa4820985d835ae769e6b /Article/The_Citroen_2CV_concept_design/3103 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:27:36 GMT 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] a67bbf0ff6ab98933d1bfffd8f8eeca7 /Article/PSA_Peugeot_Citroen_developing_new_low_emissions_engine_family/2230 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:22:56 GMT 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... 79a2467e95782380488857639b220a8d /Article/PSA_Peugeot_Citroen_developing_new_low_emissions_engine_family/2231 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:22:56 GMT 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... c0ccca002ccbfce00327951a79a9313b /Article/Beijing_2008_Citroen_C2_Kappa_jogs_onstage/1995 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:28:29 GMT 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... a6d5c54c0d752b310e7665e33d248a72 /Article/2008_Citroen_C_Elysee_Unveiled_China/1379 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:41:35 GMT 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... 6e3379527e71ea2d3568bbb3a2128f19 /Article/MV_Agusta_and_Citroen_reveal_C2_1587_Brutale/1008 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:45 GMT 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... e5506a678b0cdfd0bf85a0a533006120 /Article/The_8216_duck_8217_returns_in_Citroen_2CV_design_study/843 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:07:50 GMT 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... 5de7f99f59660591c241b5ac46be14b3 /Article/Stress_reliever_Peugeot_Citroen_adopts_new_plans_to_prevent_suicide/509 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:24:09 GMT 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... 35535a49b0bd3faef0a359ecb9678167 /Article/Beijing_08_Preview_Dongfeng_Citroen_C2_to_wear_Kappa_threads/383 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:36:48 GMT 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... dbcaeb73f9db6f0a25e53282d47e7b95 /Article/Peugeot_and_Citroen_consider_SUV_based_on_Concept_cX/128 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:43:25 GMT 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... 28af146961234dec864417ce70e8ecfc