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CITROËN RELAY’S BIO-DIESEL COMPATIBILITY ATTRACTS EAE

The Citroën Relay’s unique combination of environmental and operational benefits has convinced EAE Ltd to convert its 21-strong fleet of large vans. The Edinburgh based company has initially ordered four Relay 35 L3H2 and three Relay 30 L1H1 100 panel vans with a similar number scheduled for delivery next year. EAE distributes display stands, tourist information leaflets and other promotional material to some 5,000 locations in Scotland. The ... [more]

Arup team charged up for LCV2011 performance

Electric vehicle infrastructure specialist Arup will have a significant presence at LCV2011 - the premier event on the UK low carbon vehicle calendar – when it opens its doors for business this week (7-8 September). LCV2011, which takes place at Rockingham Race Circuit in Northamptonshire, promises to be bigger than in previous years – with a record number of innovative manufacturers and engineering companies exhibiting, and a further 3,000 lo... [more]

Car manufacturers may have to cap sales to avoid CO2 fines

Many manufacturers are now closing in on both the overall industry target of 130g/km of CO2 and their own individual targets. However, some are still miles away and may have to cap sales to avoid unaffordable fines There are now seven manufacturers below the overall target figure of 130 g/km of CO2. However, each manufacturer has an individual target based on the average weight of its models. Hence the variance from its own target is far more ... [more]

Citroën celebrates 100,000th DS3 order with new colour schemes and roof designs

DS3 has already earned a reputation as one of the most stylish cars on the road. Citroën is celebrating its 100,000th order for its DS3 with a bold new range of colour schemes and roof designs. Sales of the DS3 have blossomed since its launch early in 2010 and over 10,000 DS3’s have been sold in the UK alone. The extensive range of personalisation options and special collections - such as DS3 by Orla Kiely - have played a key role in ensuring... [more]

Rush hour city drivers spend half their journeys in stationary traffic

According to new research conducted by Citroën, rush hour city drivers are spending almost half their journeys in stationary traffic, which represents an increase of 13.7% compared to five years ago. Over a one hour journey at peak times, the average inner city commuter could be spending around 25 minutes 39 seconds at a complete standstill. The study was carried out to promote the New Citroën C4’s e-HDi ‘Stop & Start’ diesel engine technology. ... [more]

Other Citroen news and reviews

Citroen DS5 Prices And Specifications
The Citroen DS5 is available to order now, priced from £22,400, and officially goes on sale in the UK on April 2 . Citroen is expecting most of the interest to come from male, probably fleet/business customers aged 35 and over, and further described as energetic, sophisticated, style-conscious, brand-conscious, creative, independent-minded, aspirational, discerning and early adopters of new ...

Altran Becomes a "Strategic Supplier" of PSA Peugeot Citroen
PARIS, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As part of the Performance Plan 2012, PSA Peugeot Citroen has selected the Altran Group as its strategic partner in the field of automobile product and process design.This ...

Citroen on the premium offensive with DS5
Citroen has priced its new DS5 premium saloon between £22,400 and £32,200 which is available to order now with first deliveries expected on April 2.

WRC: Citroën and Nasser Al-Attiyah ready for Sweden
Nasser Al-Attiyah To Start His First Rally With Citroën Nasser Al Attiyah Photo by: Red Bull GmbH and GEPA pictures GmbH Winner of the 2011 Dakar Rally and P-WRC Champion in 2006, Nasser Al-Attiyah is set to take part in his first rally behind the wheel of a Citroën DS3 WRC in Sweden. Competing as part of the Qatar World Rally Team, his co-driver will be the Italian Giovanni Bernacchini ...

Citroen DS4 Review
Citroen broke new ground with its upmarket DS range, creating a modern prestige sub-brand. In some ways, though, the French manufacturer was reverting to its roots, in resurrecting some of the Gallic quirkiness for which it was once known.

Car review: Citroen DS3 Racing
When so many car makers try their hardest to create fake wood and carbon fibre trim, it’s a rare treat to see the real thing in anything other than a mega-bucks supercar.

Seven dealers join Citroen network
Seven new Citroën dealers have been appointed, with all expected to be open for business ahead of March’s plate change.

Citroen Berlingo Is Institute Of Transport Manager's 'best LCV 2012'
PARIS – Jan 20, 2012: The Citroen Berlingo’s award winning ways continue into 2012. This versatile LCV model has just gained the accolade of Institute of Transport Management’s (ITM’s) ‘Best LCV 2012’ award.

Hirvonen talks up Rally Sweden chances
Citroen driver Mikko Hirvonen says the French firm's DS3 WRC is strong enough to end his former team Ford's stronghold on next week's Rally Sweden.

Citroen pleased with Hirvonen 'professionalism'
Citroen team boss Yves Matton praises Mikko Hirvonen's professionalism after Monte Carlo debut