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Events From September 14th
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  • PSA announced the purchase of Hindustan Motors and the Ambassador brand, which will be used to sell Peugeot and Citröen vehicles in India beginning in 2018

    Friday 10th February 2017 PSA announced the purchase of Hindustan Motors and the Ambassador brand, which will be used to sell Peugeot and Citröen vehicles in India beginning in 2018. This marks the first time in over twenty years that PSA will be selling cars in India.

    February 10, 2017
  • Citroën expanded its range with the C4 Aircross

    Wednesday 4th January 2012 Citroën expanded its range with the C4 Aircross.

    January 4, 2012
  • Following the Citroën DS3 and DS4, the brand unveiled the DS5 in Shanghai

    Following the Citroën DS3 and DS4, the brand unveiled the DS5 in Shanghai

    Monday 18th April 2011 Following the Citroën DS3 and DS4, the brand unveiled the DS5 in Shanghai. Bold and sculptural, the Citroën DS5 was a perfect fit with the DS line with its radical choices in architecture, styling and sophistication.

    April 18, 2011
  • The Citroën DS4 was launched, the second vehicle in the DS line is a raised four-door coupé that combined performance and versatility for a new driving sensation

    The Citroën DS4 was launched, the second vehicle in the DS line is a raised four-door coupé that combined performance and versatility for a new driving sensation

    Monday 3rd January 2011 The Citroën DS4 was launched, the second vehicle in the DS line is a raised four-door coupé that combined performance and versatility for a new driving sensation.

    January 3, 2011
  • Citroën expanded its range in China, presenting two new vehicles at the Shanghai International Motor Show: the C-Quatre saloon, a world preview, and the new C5 to be built at Wuhan

    Monday 20th April 2009 Citroën expanded its range in China, presenting two new vehicles at the Shanghai International Motor Show: the C-Quatre saloon, a world preview, and the new C5 to be built at Wuhan.

    April 20, 2009
  • The French government announced that it would give $8.4 million in low interest loans to Renault SA and PSA Peugeot-Citroen in exchange for pledges that the car makers wouldn’t close any factories or lay off workers in France for the duration of the funding.

    Monday 9th February 2009 The French government announced that it would give $8.4 million in low interest loans to Renault SA and PSA Peugeot-Citroen in exchange for pledges that the car makers wouldn’t close any factories or lay off workers in France for the duration of the funding.

    February 9, 2009
  • New Citroën logo

    New Citroën logo

    Citroën launched a new brand identity to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The new logo was a 3D metallic variation of the double chevron logo accompanied by a new font for the Citroën name and the new slogan “Créative Technologie”. 

    February 5, 2009
  • Citroën launched the seven-seater Grand C4 Picasso

    Saturday 30th September 2006 Citroën launched the seven-seater Grand C4 Picasso.

    September 30, 2006
  • PSA Peugeot Citroën announced the closure of the Ryton manufacturing facility in Coventry, England

    PSA Peugeot Citroën announced the closure of the Ryton manufacturing facility in Coventry, England

    Tuesday 18th April 2006 PSA Peugeot Citroën announced the closure of the Ryton manufacturing facility in Coventry, England. This announcement resulted in the loss of 2,300 jobs, as well as about 5,000 jobs in the supply chain. The plant produced its last Peugeot 206 on 12 December 2006, and finally closed down in January 2007.

    April 18, 2006
  • The new Citroen C6 executive saloon become the very first car in the world to be awarded a maximum 4 star Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating, as well as a maximum 5 stars for occupant protection, making it arguably the safest car on the road

    The new Citroen C6 executive saloon become the very first car in the world to be awarded a maximum 4 star Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating, as well as a maximum 5 stars for occupant protection, making it arguably the safest car on the road

    Thursday 24th November 2005 The new Citroen C6 executive saloon become the very first car in the world to be awarded a maximum 4 star Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating, as well as a maximum 5 stars for occupant protection, making it arguably the safest car on the road.

    November 24, 2005
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