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  • PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi set up a joint venture in Russia

    PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi set up a joint venture in Russia

    07065026 PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi have signed a joint venture agreement to produce vehicles for 3 brands, Peugeot, Citroën and Mitsubishi in Russia.

    The assembly plant will be located on the site of Kaluga, 180 km South-West of Moscow. It will produce mid-range SUVs for Mitsubishi, Peugeot and Citroën brands as well as medium size Peugeot and Citroen vehicles, with an overall installed capacity of 160,000 vehicles. The foundation stone of this future plant will be laid on June 10th 2008 in Kaluga. Production is currently planned for 2011 start-up.

    The joint venture agreement marks the deepening of relations between the two carmakers for whom Russia constitutes a priority growth region. PSA Peugeot Citroen continues signing partnerships to cut cost and expand its current lineup, which is a smart move. For the two carmakers, the new factory enables them to debut on a growing market without bearing all the costs alone.

    In comparison, Renault has bought a stake in a local carmaker, AvtoVaz. Future will say which way is the best. Partnership or alliance?

  • Chevrolet ridicules Citroen’s C4 Transformer ad

    Chevrolet ridicules Citroen’s C4 Transformer ad

    Pub_chevrolet_parodie_citroen GM has released a funny commercial aping Citroen’s famous C4 Transformer spot, except here the robot is slightly faulty.

  • Citroen to launch microvan in December

    Citroen to launch microvan in December

    Citroen_nemo Citroen will launch a minivan called Nemo in December of this year.

    Unlike the recent Berlingo model, the future Nemo won’t be available as a commercial variant and will compete with the Renault Modus and Vauxhall Meriva. An appealing design might enable the French carmaker to meet success as Modus and Meriva look conventional.

    The Nemo will be built in Slovakia with an expected target of 100,000 units per year.

  • PSA Peugeot Citroen to develop a 1.0-litre petrol engine

    PSA Peugeot Citroen to develop a 1.0-litre petrol engine

    407sw_0408tech_f PSA Peugeot Citroën will launch a new 1.0-litre three cylinder petrol engine by 2011. Power output will be between 70bhp and 100bhp.

    The French group is currently developing a new petrol engine will bring very significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions according to the company. The carmaker wants to  bring to market vehicles with CO2 emissions below 100g/km without additional technology like a hybrid solution.

    The new engine will be built in two factories, one in France, the other in Eastern Europe. The first facility, with an annual capacity of 600,000 engines, will be operational as of 2011. It will be located in France at Trémery and will enable the creation of over 500 jobs. A second facility will be established in Eastern Europe by 2012. In order to find the best location for this additional engine-making plant, the company has begun looking at several countries in this region. The choice will be made in mid-2008.

  • Beijing 2008 Live : Citroën C-Elysée

    Beijing 2008 Live : Citroën C-Elysée

    2008_c_elysee_04 Citroen has unveiled a new iteration of the C-Elysee which is based on the old ZX.

    2008_celysee_06 Already reported by Petrol-Head, the Elysee is a more luxury version of the Fukang. Despite sharing the same platform, the Elysee takes its styling cues  from the C5 model. On the inside, Citroen kept the dashboard of the Xsara, but added wooden panels that Chinese customers cherish.

    2008_celysee_08 Citroen also displayed a gas-powered version at Beijing.

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  • Citroën unveils the facelifted C-Elysee for the Chinese market

    Citroën unveils the facelifted C-Elysee for the Chinese market

    Citroen_celysee_1 Citroen took the wraps off the facelifted Elysée due to be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in less than two weeks.

    The revamped Citroen adopts the corporate look by gaining a new front end in line with the marque’s most recent creations, new wheels and  new rear lights. Despite the heavy work done on the design, the Elysée can’t hide its link with the old ZX model sold in Europe in the early 90s. Like the revised Fukang, which is a true ZX, Citroen has improved the quality in an attempt to move the saloon upmarket. The equipment has been upgraded with a Bluetooth audio system, 6-CD hard-disk jukebox and USB socket as options, while the boot lid features an automatic opening function.

    Citroen_celysee_3 Under the bonnet, the facelifted Elysée comes with a 1.8-litre petrol engine and latest-generation ABS system.

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  • Citroen unveils revamped C2

    Citroen unveils revamped C2

    2008_c2_06 Citroen has unveiled the facelifted C2 four years after its launch. The revamped supermini comes with minor styling changes and a new diesel engine which should be just enough to maintain its sales.

    2008_c2_07 The C2 belongs to the former generation of Citroen models and doesn’t feature an appealing design like the C4 or the new C5. However, the French carmaker decided to give it a slight facelift which includes a new front bumper and a new radiator grille with wider and bigger chevrons. One will need a trained eye to spot the the C2 before and after the facelift.

    2008_c2_09 A new engine has been added to the range in some countries. The 1.6-litre HDI engine delivers a power output of 110 Hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 177 lb ft at 1,750 rpm. Citroen claims the C2 1.6-litre HDI achieves 53MPG and emits 119 g CO2 per km.

  • Peugeot and Citroen SUVs to be built in europe from 2009

    Peugeot and Citroen SUVs to be built in europe from 2009

    Citroen_c_crosser_1_470 The Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser will be manufactured in Europe from 2009

    PSA Peugeot Citroën has announced the production of its SUVs will be transferred from Japan to Europe.

    PSA agreed with its partner Mitsubishi to transfer the production of the Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser to Europe. Currently assembled in the Japanese Mizushima factory, the SUVs will be manufactured in the Dutch "Ned Car" factory, which is also owned by Mitsubishi.

    The relocation will enable the French group to respond to the European demand. The Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser are based on the Mitsubishi Outlander.

  • Peugeot might launch a small SUV

    Peugeot might launch a small SUV

    Mitsubishi_cx Peugeot Citroen is rumoured to be working on a small SUV based on a Mitsubishi model.

    Peugeot Citroen might launch its own version of the small SUV Mitsubishi is currently working on. The small Japanese Mitsubishi will be derived from cX concept car seen at the latest Frankfurt Motor Show in September last year.

    The new model would reinforce the brands’ lineup by fitting below the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser. The Mitsubishi cX was powered by an all-new 1.8-litre diesel engine hooked up to the in-house dual clutch transmission called SST.

  • Pictures of the C5’s prototypes

    Pictures of the C5’s prototypes

    Dessin_c5 The design of the Citroen has been highly praised by specialists. The car looks modern with a bold and serious design positioning the model among the nicest car of its segment. The carmaker has released pictures of some early prototypes on the outside and on the inside.

    Here are two pictures of the saloon in March 2004 and in August 2005. The first prototype was taking its styling cues from the C4 model while the second picture shows a car with an overall shape similar to the production version.

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    The C5 will also be available as an estate and the carmaker hesitated between a very modern design and an elegant, classic but still sporty styling.

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    On the inside, Citroen has released two pictures of the dashboard which are radically different from the final dashboard.

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