Citroen News Archive
Get a Citroen C-Zero for 'a cheap eco-car deal' 10/12/2009
Customers with their eye on an affordable eco-car deal might want to head to their nearest Citroen dealership and check out the C-Zero.That's because the motor will be exempt from company car tax next year, potentially giving environmentally-conscious buyers the perfect reason to part with their cash...
Citroen to unveil DS3 in Frankfurt 24/08/2009
Citroen has revealed it will launch its new DS3 at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show, ahead of its UK launch in spring 2010.The French car manufacturer claims its new supermini will combine environmentally-friendly motoring with stylish design...
Citroen 'got there first with cash for bangers' 23/04/2009
Motorists do not have to necessarily wait until the government's vehicle scrappage scheme is introduced next month to benefit from a cashback incentive, it has been claimed.Car buyers who pop down to their local Citroen dealership may find they can get cash for bangers right now, the manufacturer has pointed out...
Green award presented to Citroen Vans 01/10/2008
Citroen Vans has received praise at the 2008 Green Fleet Awards.The group was named light commercial vehicle (LCV) manufacturer of the year.According to the judges, Citroen earned the title through its commitment to the environment and reducing its carbon footprint...
Citroen concept car to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show 05/09/2008
A new concept coupe is due to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, Citroen has announced.According to the manufacturer, the Hypnos offers the elegance of a saloon, the space of an SUV and the dynamism of a coupe...
Volvo XC60 residual values revealed 11/08/2008
Industry experts have revealed that residual value of the Volvo XC60.According to EurotaxGlass's and CAP, the model has the highest value of all models within the sector, which means that it is ahead of both the BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander...
Citroen VP honoured for environmental contribution 12/06/2008
Gilles Michel, executive vice president of Citroen, has been honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award 2008 from European Greenfleet.He was given the prize at the World Environment Day in Brussels, where private and public organisations were recognised for their contributions to reducing the impact of cars on the environment...
New 'summer look' for Citroen C2 06/06/2008
The C2 will benefit from a redesign of its distinctive radiator grill and the addition of the optional extra of an imposing wrap-around front bumper available in a range of finishes. The C2 is the company's most popular model having sold over 500,000 units in the UK since its launch...
Citroen to showcase new and old at Goodwood 02/06/2008
Car manufacturer Citroen plans to showcase two of its cars at this year's upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed.The firm will display a replica of its Xsara WRC car, which was driven by Colin McRae in the 2003 World Rally Championships (WRC)...
Children named as big road distractions 19/02/2008
New research has seen drivers single out children as their biggest distraction when they are on the road.According to motor manufacturer Citroen, 90 per cent of the 1,000 people polled by the firm cited kids as their number one reason for losing concentration on highways...
New green promotion from acclaimed car manufacturer 01/10/2007
Citroen has espoused its commitment to the environment with a new campaign to get drivers to cut down on their carbon emissions.The French automaker has already been rewarded for its eco-efforts with two Car Manufacturer of the Year awards from GreenFleet...
Citroen announces "great value" deal on the C2 25/09/2007
An offer from Citroen will see customers driving the C2 out of Citroen dealerships this month receive outstanding value, according to the firm.The vehicle espouses a sporty and fun look but also has a strong engine with a strong environmentally-minded...
Citroen scoops top prize at GreenFleet Awards 10/09/2007
Citroen's environmental efforts have been recognised at the GreenFleet awards.The French car manufacturer picked up the Car Manufacturer of the Year gong at the bash, beating off Toyota and Honda, who finished as runners-up...
Citroen to display CVs at Saltex 23/08/2007
Citroen is to showcase its range of commercial vehicles at the Saltex Show, held at Windsor Racecourse in September.Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to see the firm's Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay models as part of its display...
Citroen C-Crosser arrives in the UK 30/07/2007
Citroen's long-awaited first ever SUV, the C-Crosser, has now arrived in British showrooms.The four-wheel drive C-Crosser is powered by a low emission 2.2-litre HDi diesel engine fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox, which produces 40 mpg fuel economy and is capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in under ten seconds...
Citroen gets green fingers 24/05/2007
French car manufacturer Citroen is to strengthen its green credentials by joining forces with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).The firm will become the Official Vehicle Partner to the RHS's flower shows at Hampton Court, Tatton Park and Chelsea, which attract more than 400,000 visitors each year...
Citroen design initiative aims to foster competitive spirit 22/09/2006
Increased competition in the design process of future Citroen vehicles is being introduced to try and foster innovations, it has been announced.In future, every Citroen project at the Automotive Design Network (AND) Centre will be split between two creative teams, which will compete with each other to come up with new designs...
Citroen C6 awarded top marks for pedestrian protection 15/08/2006
The Citroen C6 has become the first car to achieve the maximum rating for pedestrian protection in New Zealand.In the latest crash test results released by Land Transport NZ and the AA Citroen's popular C6 model achieved a four star rating for pedestrian protection, the highest score possible...
Citroen hails success at BIMS 31/07/2006
Citroen has hailed the British International Motor Showe held in London's Docklands as a roaring success.The French manufacturer said that in terms of positive enquiries and requests for test drives the show had been an unparalleled success, smashing what had been seen as optimistic targets...
Citroen unveils drivable C6 at BIMS 21/07/2006
This weekend at the British International Motor Show the Citroen C6 will be unveiled, with a twist. Rather than just being able to look and admire the new model, visitors will have the chance to drive it as well...
Citroen wins Vehicle Manufacturer Safety Award 19/07/2006
Citroen has won yet another accolade after being declared winner of the Vehicle Manufacturer Safety Award in the Brake Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence. The French manufacturer's recently launched C6 model was singled out for particular praise by judges for its ground-breaking Active Bonnet system, which pops up and away from the engine block in the event of pedestrian impact...
Citroen and Kia follow Ford's summer deals 10/07/2006
Hyundai has announced it will be introducing a new name for its latest high-value special edition models. The South Korean manufacturer's new 'Atlantic' range includes the Hyundai Accent Atlantic, Hyundai Getz Atlantic, and the Hyundai Coupe Atlantic, although production of this model is restricted to just 500...
Citroen to debut concept cars at British Motor Show 29/06/2006
Citroen is to unveil two new concept-cars at the British Motor Show in London's Docklands this July, in addition to it much vaunted executive C6. The French firm said that the C-Buggy 4WD concept is one of the concept cars to showcase at the ExCel Centre...
Citroen scoops top innovation award 03/03/2006
Citroen has picked up the 2006 Innovation award for its flagship C6 model at the Auto 1 awards in Geneva. The C6 model was honoured for its commitment to pedestrian safety. Its defining feature being a bonnet that pops up on collision with a pedestrian, which reduces the impact and minimises damage and injury...
Citroen wins top safety award 31/01/2006
French car manufacturer Citroen has scooped the prestigious 2006 What Car? Safety Award for its range of cars. The award is given to manufacturers which have done the most to improve road safety over the last 12 months, and this year's award has been handed to Citroen for its market-leading models...
Citroen's new concept car is a breath of fresh air 06/12/2005
Citroen has unveiled its brand new concept car, the C-AirPlay, at this year's Bologna Motor Show. The car, which was thought-up by British car designer Mark Lloyd, is according to the manufacturer, a "fresh urban run-around" featuring a "bold, dynamic exterior look" as well as plenty of "ultra-modern styling cues"...
Citroen C6 arrives along with new production plans 30/11/2005
French car company PSA Peugeot Citroen, has announced its plans to build a facility in France dedicated to building upmarket cars of different designs on the same production platform. Under the plans, the Rennes factory in western France will be transformed to construct models including the new Citroen C6 and the coupe version of the Peugeot 407 on the same line...
