1900, 22-year-old Andre Citroen came across a cutting method of herringbone gear while traveling in Poland, and immediately bought the patent. Since then, this herringbone striped gear has become the symbol of Citroen, and it is also the Citroen logo that continues to this day. 19 19, Citroen launched TypeA car. This is the first car mass-produced in Europe, the first car sold, and the first car specially developed for the public and oriented to ordinary people. Citroen's idea is to popularize cars.
1922, at the opening ceremony of the 7th Paris Auto Show, a jet rushed into the sky of Paris, leaving behind a 5-kilometer-long Citroen jumbo jet under the attention of thousands of people.
1922, Citroen founded the first consumer credit company in Europe, engaged in the sales credit business of installment payment. This extremely favorable condition contributed to the popularization of French cars.
1923, in order to publicize the car model, Citroen organized a motorcade to parade on the French highway.
1923, Citroen tracked vehicle successfully crossed the Sahara desert.
1923, Andre Citroen began to produce car toys: a complete copy of Baba. From 1923 to 1933, 2033369 toys were sold.
1924, Citroen founder Andre Citroen established Citroen Co., Ltd., specializing in automobile production.
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From 65438 to 0925, Citroen cultivated and developed their sales network in France. The number of secondary agents increased from 200 in 19 19 to 5000 in 1925. 1925, Citroen carved its name on the Eiffel Tower with 250,000 light bulbs. The name of Citroen has been shining on the Eiffel Tower until 1934.
During the period of 1928, Andre Citroen rented the last page of major French newspapers (total circulation150,000) every month to promote the Citroen factory.
From 193 1 to 1932, Citroen tracked vehicle started from Beirut and arrived in Beijing, completing the journey eastward.
1933 in the first half of the year, 40% of the commercial vehicles on the roads in France were Citroen cars.
1934, Citroen 7A came out. This is the first front-wheel drive car, which shocked the whole automobile industry with its bold technology. TractionAvant is a real technological revolution, which received rave reviews as soon as it appeared: innovative, bold, rich and unique solutions are beyond the past. Cars have been produced until 1957, and * * * has produced 760,000 cars.
1934, the introduction of TractionAvant front-wheel drive failed to prevent the serious financial crisis faced by enterprises and unable to meet accounts. As Citroen is the first automobile factory in France and Europe and the second in the world, at the request of the government, Michelin, the main creditor, settled the accounts and injected financial support, and Citroen began to continue to operate under the supervision of Michelin.
1935, Andre Citroen died of cancer.
During the period of 1948, Citroen 2CV appeared at the Paris Motor Show, which caused a great sensation with its exaggerated modeling, perfect design and multiple uses, and interpreted a brand-new design concept. It is a real economical car, which is very suitable for the general working class and meets people's fashion pursuit of automobile culture. Later, many new versions were derived and will continue. From 1949 to 1990, Citroen 2CV * * produced 3.9 million cars with more than 30 models.
1955, Citroen DS 19 was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. We received the order for 12000 within one day. This sensational event opened a new chapter in the history of automobiles. Its innovation is not only aerodynamic lines, but also the new technology it adopts is revolutionary.
1958, Jarville Bank, where Citroen Jarville factory is located, was named Andre Citroen Bank.
1965, Citroen design center on the outskirts of Paris was put into use. The purpose is to expand and concentrate three lifeline departments: design department, laboratory and scientific research department.
1974, Michelin and Peugeot decided to unite Citroen Automobile Company and Peugeot Automobile Company to form a whole with international scale. The two brands maintain their own sales network, their own car series and their own brand image, but the development strategy research, procurement and investment are all * * *, which helps to greatly reduce economic costs.
1976, Peugeot Group purchased 89.5% of the shares of Citroen, formed a PSA holding company, and merged Citroen and Peugeot.
1978, Citroen's spare parts center in the suburbs of Paris was put into use. It is managed by computer and is responsible for supplying parts to Citroen's global network.
1982, Citroen delivered 150 CX sets to Guangzhou Oriental Hotel, and Citroen began to enter the China market.
1985, Citroen participated in the first China Shanghai Auto Show, and signed a delivery contract for 250 CX sets during this period.
1986, after six years of financial deficit, Citroen made profits again, and the penetration of Citroen brand in European market was successful.
1986, Citroen chose to shoot the advertisement of AX car on the Great Wall of China, which attracted worldwide attention.
1987, Citroen Automobile Company cooperated with Total and Michelin Company to hold AX Sports Car Challenge.
1988, 140 European youths set off for China, driving Citroen AX cars, and started their journey from Shenzhen to Beijing, that is, the dragon expedition.
1989, Citroen XM won the title of European model of the year, which is the first car in the world with active hydraulic suspension technology. Combining the advantages of driving comfort and dynamic safety, it has opened up a brand-new field in the high-end car class.
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199 1 year, due to the achievements of technological innovation, Andre Citroen was selected as the century automobile manufacturer by an international jury composed of 100 journalists at the initiative of French AUTOMOTO Weekly. AFPA awarded Citroen Automobile Company the Technological Innovation Award for its anti-yaw technology. 199 1 year, Citroen introduced the ZX model to the public at the Geneva Motor Show. Citroen ZX makes full use of another innovative technology, the rear wheel follows the steering, which ensures that the rear wheel can move in the same direction as the front wheel, thus ensuring the high stability of the car when turning.
1992, at the advertising film selection festival, Citroen's new generation AX car advertisement won the Best Organization Award of the Goddess of Wisdom.
1992, signed an agreement with Dongfeng Motor Corporation to establish a joint venture company, Shenlong Automobile Co., Ltd. ..
1992, Citroen ZX won two new international awards: the gold medal of the Automobile News Federation (France) and the European Automobile Award selected by the Italian Automobile News Journalists Association.
From 65438 to 0995, Citroen brand cars have spread all over the world in 77 countries, and Citroen has a sales network consisting of 990 outlets.
1998, Andre Citroen was elected to the Automobile Hall of Fame, becoming the first Frenchman to be elected to this institution.
1998, Citroen exhibited only three 2CV cars mass-produced before World War II 1939 at the automobile retrospective exhibition.
From 65438 to 0999, Citroen's annual sales exceeded one million for the first time in history.
In 2000, Citroen established the Citroen Automobile Collection Museum in Aunai, France. The purpose of this building is to preserve more than 300 old models and concept cars produced by Citroen.
In 2000, Citroen DS won the third place in the final of the century car selection in Las Vegas. In the semi-final, Citroen is the only car manufacturer with three cars (DS, 2CV, Traction).
In 2000, the advertisement of Citroen Sarah Picasso won the European Best Advertising Promotion Award at the European Advertising Film Festival.
From September 20th, 2000 to October 28th, 2006 1, 5438+0,1,the Paris Advertising Museum held the legendary advertising art exhibition of Citroen in memory of its founder Andre Citroen.
In 200 1 year, Citroen headquarters moved to Paris 17, adjacent to the training center. There is a showroom in the new headquarters hall, displaying Citroen brand cars.
In 2002, the 2CV was chosen as the representative model of the 20th century by the French referendum, and the French Post Office issued a commemorative stamp for this purpose.
In 2002, Citroen C5 was listed in China. C5 has got rid of the traditional model in structure, style, internal space and technical connotation, which marks an important change in automobile manufacturing standards.
In 2002, Citroen C3Pluriel appeared at the Paris Motor Show. With its unique concept, this multifunctional car brings a more perfect solution for users' daily cars and holiday leisure cars. The flexible structural combination of C3Pluriel has brought new fashion trends to the automobile market.
In 2002, Citroen C3Pluriel won the Innovation Award of Automobile Magazine.
In 2003, Citroen C3Pluriel won the super-popular model of Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
In 2004, Citroen C4 made its debut at the Paris Motor Show, and was widely praised by the media for its styling style, fun to control and new concepts of comfort and calmness.
In 2005, Citroen C4 won the title of best model of the year in Slovakia, Spain, Croatia and Portugal.
In March 2005, Citroen C5 was listed in China. The new C5 is a smart car with novel shape, spacious space and excellent performance. The unique appearance and strong personality make the new C5 attract much attention. It brings together many cutting-edge technologies and innovative equipment, which is exemplary in terms of comfort and safety.
In March 2005, Citroen C6 made its debut at the Geneva International Auto Show, which perfectly explained the concept of Citroen brand innovation, style and technology and attracted much attention.
In April 2005, Citroen's brand-new C5 won the most humanized technology model at Shanghai International Auto Show.
In June 2006, 5438+ 10, Citroen C6 won the Best Automobile Interior Design Award at the French International Automobile Festival and the British 2006WhatCar? Safety performance award.
On June 5438+ 10, 2006, Citroen's brand-new C5 won the annual model award of imported cars in the second China Automobile Group list.
In March 2006, Citroen C6 won the Innovation Award of Geneva International Auto Show.
In April 2006, Citroen C4 won the annual World Automobile Design Award at the new york International Auto Show.
In May 2006, Citroen's new C5 was awarded the 2006 Safety Model by the New Zealand Automobile Association.