Citroen has made history in the UK by selling more than 100,000 vehicles in a year for the first time ever, beating its previous best figure by more than 11,000
Thursday 21st December 2000 Citroen has made history in the UK by selling more than 100,000 vehicles in a year for the first time ever, beating its previous best figure by more than 11,000.
PSA Peugeot Citröen rolled out the 5000th electric car, a white Citroën Saxo, produced at the Heuliez assembly plant in Cerizay, France
Wednesday 17th May 2000 PSA Peugeot Citröen rolled out the 5000th electric car, a white Citroën Saxo, produced at the Heuliez assembly plant in Cerizay, France.
The Aulnay plant in France produced the one millionth Citroen Saxo
Monday 13th December 1999 The Aulnay plant in France produced the one millionth Citroen Saxo.
The Automobile Hall of Fame set up in 1939 in Michigan to commemorate the history of the automobile and pay tribute to the figures who have ensured its enduring success, welcomed André Citroën into the fold, where he joined Henry Ford, Karl Benz and Rudolf Diesel amongst others
Tuesday 13th October 1998 The Automobile Hall of Fame set up in 1939 in Michigan to commemorate the history of the automobile and pay tribute to the figures who have ensured its enduring success, welcomed André Citroën into the fold, where he joined Henry Ford, Karl Benz and Rudolf Diesel amongst others.
At the Retromobile Show in Paris, Citroën displayed three unique pre-war 2CV models from a series corresponding to the vehicle approved in 1939
Tuesday 2nd June 1998 At the Retromobile Show in Paris, Citroën displayed three unique pre-war 2CV models from a series corresponding to the vehicle approved in 1939.
Jean-Martin Folz unveiled the new organization of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group, illustrated by the slogan “two marques, one group”
Wednesday 21st January 1998 Jean-Martin Folz unveiled the new organization of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group, illustrated by the slogan “two marques, one group”.
Citroën launched the Xsara, a vehicle created by Citroën’s Creative Styling Centre in Vélizy
Thursday 11th September 1997 Citroën launched the Xsara, a vehicle created by Citroën’s Creative Styling Centre in Vélizy. Designed to meet the requirements of European customers in terms of space, modular design and on-board equipment, the Xsara aimed to be the first in a new generation of “top-market” vehicles in the mid-range segment.
The Citroën Saxo was unveiled to the press prior to its launch in February 1996
Tuesday 21st November 1995 The Citroën Saxo was unveiled to the press prior to its launch in February 1996. It shared many engine and body parts with the Peugeot 106 (which itself was a development of the Citroën AX), the major difference being interiors and body panels. Production ended in 2003, when it was replaced…
Citroën signed a major contract with the Malaysian carmaker Proton for the assembly and distribution of a vehicle based on the AX
Tuesday 12th September 1995 Citroën signed a major contract with the Malaysian carmaker Proton for the assembly and distribution of a vehicle based on the AX. The model, which enjoyed the status of France’s “national car”, was sold under the marque Proton.
The 250,000th Citroen Xantia left the Rennes-la Janais production unit
Monday 18th April 1994 The 250,000th Citroen Xantia left the Rennes-la Janais production unit.