ACI News
2CV Drivers: APUA-Help 2023-2024 upcoming
Dear Drivers of the famous Citroën 2CV, we are happy to support the initiative of the Finnish 2CV Guild in creating the latest update of the "APUA-Help" booklet which is going to be published in March-April this year. Now you can contribute with your capabilities in...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Dear Citroën enthusiasts, while this year now comes to an end, we would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas time. Enjoy the last days of 2022 with your loved ones, and try to find some moments to relax and reflect. We would like to thank all of you for your...
New Citroën Logo
The Citroën Press Office has released the following information: PRESS RELEASE POISSY, 27TH SEPTEMBER 2022 NEW CITROËN BRAND IDENTITY AND LOGO SIGNAL EXCITING, ENERGETIC AND MODERN ERA TO COME * New corporate brand identity and logo signals exciting and significant...
Travesia Sahara 3CV: The Adventure from Argentina in 2022
One hundred years after the first crossing of the Sahara by car coordinated by André Citroën, eight Argentines are launching a new challenge: to renew the feat with their Citroën 3CV. Same fate, same audacity, same ambition and above all: same brand !!. The goal is a...
European Heritage Days at L’Aventure Citroën on 17 + 18 September 2022
PRESS RELEASE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24, 2022 L'AVENTURE CITROËN CELEBRATES THE 2022 EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS AT THE CONSERVATOIRE ON SEPTEMBER 17 AND 18 On the occasion of the 2022 European Heritage Days, the L'Aventure Citroën teams are organizing guided tours of the...
Annual General Meeting 2022 – Minutes of Meeting
Amicale Citroën Internationale (ACI) Minutes of Meeting Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022 Location: virtual (video / phone conference) Date: 06-Aug-2022, 10-13h CEST Participant List: see end of document Welcome, Introduction of the Agenda, Designation of Chair of the...
The Anniversary Edition: “The Great Citroën Centenary Book” now available in English
The Great Citroën Centenary Book available in English! Finally, the Official Citroën Centenary Book is available in English. It is the first book to bring together such a wealth of information on the history of Citroën. Texts and illustrations, often unpublished, tell...
Summer sale at L’Aventure
We are happy to share with you that our brand partner, L'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS, is offering a special summer discount for its spare parts shop. Benefit from a 15 percent reduction (excluding transport costs), from 100 EUR of purchase value (including tax)...
Citroën World Meeting – ICCCR – postponed until 2024
The International Citroën Car Clubs Rally (ICCCR) which was intended to be run this year in Toruń/Poland, will be postponed to 2024. Below please find the official press statement: Dear Citroën Friends, The Automobile Club of Toruń together with City Authorities are...
In Memoriam – Maurizio Marini
Dear ACI Delegates, it is with deepest regret that we have to inform you that Maurizio Marini has passed away on 16-Jan-2022. To many of you and us, Maurizio has been known as a long-term delegate for the ACI Italy. Under his activity, the 14. Citroën World...
Merry Christmas – and a Happy New Year 2022!
Dear Citroën and DS Automobiles enthusiasts, this year again, the pandemic has had a massive impact on all of us, on our families and friends, and our lives. Many have been affected, and we mourn the loss of those we loved. Also our joint hobbies and interests could...
20 Years of Conservatoire: Report from L’Aventure
Our translation of the report from L'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS on the 20th anniversary of the Conservatoire: The Citroën & DS Conservatory in Aulnay/s Bois celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sunday 28 November 2021 On November 28, 2021, exactly 20 years after its...
20 Years of Conservatoire Citroën: Congratulations!
(texte en francais au-dessous) On 28-Nov-2021, the Conservatoire Citroën celebrated it's 20th anniversary of the formal inauguration of the site - a reason to celebrate two decades of this unique collection of the brand's asset. The ACI has submitted a statement which...
L’Aventure Peugeot Citroen DS: auction on 19-Sep-2021 at Aulnay-sous-Bois
In a few days, another highlight will be happening at the "L'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS "in Aulnay-Sous-Bois: the auction of about 70 historic vehicles will take place at the Conservatory, accompagnied by a number of memorabilia and other collectibles which are for...
Robert Opron exhibition in Amiens/France
The Maison de l'Architecture des Hauts-de-France is hosting the exhibition "Robert Opron designer - Evocation of a style" from August 24 to October 30, 2021, presenting some sixty drawings, documents and models from Robert Opron's personal archives, as well as a...
Kick-Off “TerraAmerica”: ACI is supporting the Traction Avant Panamericana expedition
(en Francais au-dessous) The press release from Automobiles Citroën, dated 26-May-2021: THE CITROËN TERRA AMERICA ADVENTURE IS ON! The Citroën Terra America Adventure set off on 26 May from the Citroën Conservatoire in Aulnay-sous-Bois near Paris. At the wheel of a...
Call for entries! FIVA competition marks International Youth Day 2021
FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) has opened entries to its annual creative competition for youngsters and the young-at-heart. This year, historic vehicle enthusiasts are invited to submit...
Optimism for the future – the 2CV community is strong: World Meeting 2023 in Switzerland, 2025 in Slovenia
(version en Francais au-dessous) The official press release from the organization of the 2CV World Meeting Switzerland: The Coronavirus does not make it easy for us, but thanks to the global spirit of the 2CV, a very good solution to the problem of the 2021 World...
A brand relaunch: “Citroën Heritage” is now “L’Aventure Citroën”
We are happy to share with you that the association responsible for the heritage of Citroën, Peugeot and DS Automobiles, "L'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS", has decided in its management meeting on 27-Apr-2021 to approve the rebranding of its major three labels: Citroën...
Terra America 2021 – The Citroën Traction Avant Panamericana Expedition: Join The Adventure!
During these days, the global pandemic is impacting our life and living in a magnitude which was not at all on the horizon when the first news spread. Also our hobby is affected - countless events have been either cancelled or postponed. Nevertheless, in some areas a...
In Memoriam – Robert Opron (1932-2021)
(en francais au-dessous) Sadly, one of the world’s great creative minds has left our planet far too soon – we mourn the passing of Robert Opron on March 29, 2021. To many, Robert Opron is known for his automotive creations that marked the great era of Citroën in the...
Cancellation of the 24th World Meeting of the Friends of the 2CV in 2021
Below please find the official cancellation notice from the 2CV World Meeting 2021 for this year: The organizing committee has officially cancelled the World Meeting of the Friends of the 2CV in 2021, which was to be held from 27 July to 1 August in the Delémont...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
(en francais au-dessous) Dear ACI Delegates, Citroën enthusiasts, friends and families worldwide, Who would have thought at the beginning of this year that the world would develop the way we are experiencing it at the moment, and to what extent COVID-19 would have an...
2020 FIVA Historic Vehicle Survey – Please Join and Support FIVA!
Join The FIVA Survey! The global umbrella organization for all historic vehicles, the FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens), once again invites all classic car owners and drivers to make their contribution to a quantitative basis. The national...
FIVA Guideline: Responsible Use of Historic Vehicles on Today’s Roads
The FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens) has recently published a guideline on the "Responsible Use of Historic Vehicles on Today's Roads". Quoting from the abstract: "...Why do you own a historic car, motorcycle or other vehicle from the past?...
STELLANTIS: The name of the new group resulting from the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA
(en Francais au-dessous) FCA Group and Groupe PSA take a major step and announce the corporate name of the new Group In a major step as they move towards the completion of their 50:50 merger as defined in the Combination Agreement announced on 18 December 2019,...
Special Exhibition GS + SM at Conservatoire Citroën Paris: Welcome and visit!
We are happy to inform you that in the "historical heart" of Automobiles Citroën, the Conservatoire at Aulnay-sous-Bois near Paris, a special exhibition about Citroën SM and Citroën GS has been opened: 50 years - Citroën SM 7 models are on display, including 3...
Former FIVA president Horst Brüning (73) passed away
With deep sadness the ACI would like to inform you that the former FIVA president Horst Brüning has passed away. Horst had been responsible leading the global association of historic vehicles from 2007 until 2013. To quote from FIVA's official statement: "...Horst was...
FIVA Competition For The Youth: “Historic Vehicles and Industrial Heritage”
In 1999, the United Nations have established the International Youth Day on August 12th each year. This year, also the FIVA, the global association of all historic vehicles (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens), launches a creative competition to celebrate...
A different Citroën perspective – the blog of Henri-Jacques Citroën
(in deutscher Sprache weiter unten, en francais au-dessous) There are very few people who are able to provide insights into the history of Citroën. One of the key people is Henri-Jacques Citroën, grandson of the company founder Andé Citroën, also ambassador of the...