About Citroen

Citroen got its name from its founder Andre Citroen, and has a strong European market with its roots in France. The Citroen brand has a plethora of choices when it comes to vehicle selection from their popular C1 range and others like the C3 Pluriel and C4 Picasso, and has won numerous awards. 

History

The Citroen brand started in France in 1919 producing approximately 2810 vehicles that same year and one year later winning the Grand Prix at Le Mans. One year later, the company moved to a Paris suburb from its old factory Clement Bayard to Levallois. With this move, the brand branched out and manufactured toy cars, and later saw its name displayed on the Eiffel Tower starting around 1925 and ending in 1934.This vehicle from its start was popular and that popularity continued in France and the rest of Europe selling hundreds of thousands vehicles annually.

Awards

Citroen vehicles have received numerous national as well as international awards. For example, in 1990, the Citroen XM vehicle received the car of the year award and at the Hanover Motor show in 2009 the Citroen Nemo received the van of the year award as well.

Identification

 Citroen became part of PSA Peugeot in 1976 a company that manufacturer automobiles as well as motorcycle after a series of merge and bankruptcy problems.  The owner of the Citroen brand is Peugeot S.A. holding a French company.

Innovation

The Citroen brand has the distinction of creating the first mass produce car in Europe.  In 1924, the tradition of innovation continued with the company creating the first all steel vehicle bodied vehicle the B-10. Later in 1967, the first swiveling headlights became part of the company's list of innovation. The swivel headlights made it possible for drivers to have greater visibility, especially on winding roads.