Archive for the ‘Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile’ category
Citroen releases pictures of new C-Quattre sedan
The Citroen C4 has already been on the market in China for a number of years, the car was first launched in 2008 and has shown itself to be a strong seller, the sedan version was launched in 2010. Citroen named the C4 the C-Quattre for the Chinese market owing to the number four being [...]
Citroen C5 to get much needed 6 speed auto in China
In my personal opinion the Citroen C5 is without doubt the classiest mid size sedan on the market in China today, sure you have the Buick Regal with its 2.0T pushing 220bhp, or the Ford Mondeo with its 240bhp, or the super cool Kia K5 with its daily running lights and futuristic alloy wheels, but [...]
Citroen C4 saloon – aka C-Quatre – gets face lift in China
The Citroen C4 has been a popular model for Citroen in China and could be credited with turning Citroen’s fortune in the world’s largest auto market. The C4 hatch became known as the C-Quatre due to the number 4 sounding far too much like the word for death, and on the world’s most dangerous roads [...]
Dongfeng Peugeot 508 launched in China
Peugeot’s last mid size sedan was a sales disaster, the 505 was launched into China via joint venture between Guangzhou Auto and Peugeot in the late 90′s, it appeared that neither company were quite ready for the market with Peugeot being a little green behind the ears in China and Guangzhou Auto only just been [...]
Peugeot 308 Sedan Spied in China
Peugeot are starting to love the Chinese market once again, they have launched the 408 and 508 sedans in the past few months and are clearly gearing up for yet another sedan launch, this time time the new 308 sedan. Currently Peugeot offers the 207, 307, 408 and now 508 models in China, but over [...]
PSA’s Five Year China Plan – EV’s, Direct Injection, Gearboxes and Three Cylinder Engines
Auto makers need to look into their magic looking glass every now and again and plan out a five year strategy for product line up, potential market share and also any other on the horizon issues that might effect their sales i.e. – high oil prices. PSA’s own five year plan for the Middle Kingdom [...]
Peugeot 508 sedan revealed ahead of Shanghai Auto Show
Getting your message out about your new model at an Auto Show is fairly difficult, the problem is that there are likely to be dozens of other brands throwing out their messages at the same time, the next best thing is to reveal your car ahead of time and hopefully gain a few headlines. This [...]
Peugeot’s Crossover Concept SUV for Shanghai revealed ahead of time
PSA have finally come around to understanding the Chinese market in the past 24 months, especially as the economic crisis took hold in their home European markets and Chinese car sales exploded, previously it seemed that PSA thought of China as an automotive backwater where old models would sell fine, obviously the Chinese market has [...]
New Citroen C4 spotted in China
Citroen are quite a pioneer in China with their relatively early arrival into the Chinese market, they quickly found a common ground with the Chinese consumer with the Citroen ZX but quickly fell out of flavor when Citroen ignored the market in favor of Europe. Of course in a post 2008 world it is China [...]
Peugeot 508 to launch in China
The Peugeot 508 sedan is set to launch in China and has entered the government approved list of cars prior to production, engine power is set to be the same as the Dongfeng-Citroen C5 with its 2.0L and 2.3L four cylinder engines, although a V6 wont be made available to the 508. The 508 will [...]
Dongfeng-PSA gain 38.8% sales rise
Dongfeng-PSA oversees the production of both the Peugeot and Citroen line up of cars in the Chinese market, this is Peugeot’s second joint venture in the Chinese market place after their first JV with Guangzhou Auto fell through the floor and saw Peugeot leave China for a short time. Dongfeng-PSA are reporting a sales increase [...]
Peugeot ready to announce Chang’an venture
For several years Peugeot have been readying to expand their line up but their JV partner Dongfeng is already stretched out with its Honda, Nissan, Kia, and PSA JV’s which have left each partner fighting for production capacity and engineering time from their Chinese partner, however a partnership with Chang’an will give Peugeot a mighty [...]
PSA talks with Chang’an end without result
PSA have been eager to get a third joint venture started in China, they currently have their JV’s Peugeot and Citroen JV’s with Dongfeng, PSA could feel that Dongfeng are overstretched with their other car producing JV’s which also include, Honda, Nissan, and Kia. PSA found itself in a three way battle between Chang’an, Volvo, [...]
Peugeot 3008 spotted out testing in China
As Peugeot are planning to up their market share to 8% of the Chinese market, they are going to need some new models. Their current Chinese model is entirely made up of hatchbacks, and then sedans which are essentially notchback versions of the hatches, although Peugeot have stated before that they do plan to build [...]
Peugeot aiming for 8% of Chinese market by 2016
Peugeot clearly have some high hopes for the Chinese market, but it appears that they are planning some major new models such as the Pug 408, and the Pug 3008 crossover, both of which are expected to make a splash this year. Reuters: PARIS/BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) – French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA) wants [...]
Dongfeng Peugeot 408 to launch tonight!
The Dongfeng built Pegeuot 408 is set to launch tonight in China with a series of four models, pricing is also expected to be around 120,000rmb which puts it squarely against the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, and also Roewe 550 in a hotly contested segment. This is the first mid size sedan from Peugeot since [...]
PSA to build third Chinese factory, new cars coming to the PRC!
Peugeot Citroen were stumbling a few years ago with a stale line up of cars that was far from popular, however, recent car launches in China such as the updated Peugeot 207 and the Citroen C4 hatch and new sedan have improved their fortunes in the PRC. PSA are hoping to capitalize on these gains [...]
Peugeot believes China market will grow 10 – 20% in 2010
Perhaps they are over estimating their figures: Peugeot-Citroen, the French manufacturer of cars, has shared that it is expecting the Chinese automobile market, which recently outraced the US market to become the world’s biggest market for automobiles, to continue expanding at a very strong pace. The firm said that it believes that compared to 2009, [...]
New generation of Pug 408 spotted out testing
The Peugeot 408 is going to be the first big Peugeot produced in China since the demise of the Guangzhou-Peugeot JV which saw the Pug 505 and 504 produced in China in the late 90′s and early 00′s. The launch of the ancient car into a fast growing market was a disaster for Peugeot, which [...]
Chinese built Citroen C5 launched today!
The Chinese built Citroen C5 was launched today at the Dongfeng-Citroen joint venture. Citroen was one of the early European companies to enter the Chinese automobile market, and they stayed content with building their Citroen ZX in China whilst rarely introducing new models, sales figures reflected this and kicked Citroen into gear. Dongfeng-Citroen quickly put [...]
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