ACI News
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...
COVID-19 impact: ICCCR 2020 postponed to 2022
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 disease has also caused some impact on the International Citroën Car Clubs Rally (ICCCR), traditionally held every 4 years, and for this year planned to be executed in Torun/Poland. We have received this official statement: "Dear Delegates...
100 Years Citroën: Thank You! Merry XMas & Happy New Year!
(en francais au-dessous) Dear ACI Delegates, Citroën enthusiasts, friends and families worldwide, a rather eventful and for most of us outstanding year 2019 now comes to an end. We were in the lucky situation to have experienced the 100th anniversary of Citroën, a...
New Book: “What A Ride – Growing Up with Citroën in North America”
The long-year Amicale Citroën Internationale (ACI) Delegate for USA and author of this exciting new book, Richard Bonfond, was virtually born into Citroën. His father Albert Bonfond owned an automobile repair shop in Belgium working on many marques but eventually...
100 Years of Citroën – the speech of Henri-Jacques Citroën at La Ferté-Vidame opening ceremony
Just a few days ago, one of the most outstanding events in Citroën history took place in La Ferté-Vidame: The "Citroën Century Celebration" was held from 19.-21. July. Since many press releases before, during and after the event will be report about this unique...
Press Conference – 2CV World Meeting Croatia 2019 – The Report
23rd 2CV World Meeting in Samobor 2019 REPORT ON THE PRESS CONFERENCE On May 14, 2019, a press conference was held on the occasion of the upcoming 23rd 2cv World meeting 2019 at the Technical Museum "Nikola Tesla" in Zagreb, organized and managed by Danijela Cavlovic...
The Golden Scarab, A Challenge For Youth: The Rebuilding Of The Half-Track Vehicle Has Been Completed For Citroën’s Centenary
The press release from Citroën International media earlier today - and it should be noted that the ACI Board is proud to be member of the steering committee, of the organization which built this unique vehicle: * The first vehicle in history to have crossed the Sahara...
19-21 July 2019: THE MEETING OF THE CENTURY
Toucy, June 13th, 2018 THE MEETING OF THE CENTURY The Citroën brand was launched on June 4, 1919 with the official presentation of the A-Type. In 2019, Automobiles Citroën will officially celebrate its 100th birthday. The brand will celebrate this centenary through...
Preparing for 2CV World Meeting Croatia – latest news 03/2019
Activities of the Croatian 2CV Citroёn Club related to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the brand Citroёn: The central celebration of 100th Anniversary of the brand Citroёn will be during the 23rd 2cv World Meeting in Samobor, from 30th July to 4th August...
Retromobile 2019: Citroën Is Celebrating Its Centenary With A Stand Accommodating 30 Historic Models
(other language below) As the poster for the show suggests, Citroën is investing in a big way in the 2019 edition of Rétromobile (from 6 to 10 February, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles). For the year of its Centenary, the Brand has in fact come up with a brand new...
Ivory Coast / Côte d’Ivoire now also represented in ACI – Welcome!
We are very proud to share with you that another country has now joined the global ACI network – please warmly welcome the representatives for Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)! KONE N’GANLOH SEVERIN MASSAFOMA and KONE N’GANNANG SILVERE MASSAFOMA will be the persons to...
100 Years of Citroën – the kick-off in New Zealand!
To celebrate 2019 being 100 years of Citroën car production 42 Citroen's representing 18 different models gathered in the New Zealand Parliament grounds for a display that attracted a lot of interest from visitors to Parliament. The cars represented models from the...
100 Years of Citroën Ahead: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Dear Citroën fans and enthusiasts, it just takes a few more days until the most exciting year for all of us is going to start - 2019 will be the year to celebrate the 100 Years of Automobiles Citroën. A number of big events will take place all across the world where...
EU Parliament – Historic Vehicle Group: “Securing The Future of our Motoring Heritage”
The European Parliament resp. it's "Historic Vehicle Group" (EU-HVG) has released a document which is quite important for all of us - the strategic directive impacts not only our position but also our activities (read more about that at the end of the document). The...
ACI in Chile: Welcome “Citroamigos”
As the key club responsible for the Citroën enthusiasts in Chile, and the interface to ACI internationally, the "Citroamigos" are unknown to many of us. Thus we asked our contact Patricio Cardemil to share with us - and you - more details about their activities:...
100 years of Citroën in Portugal – discover historical treasures at the club and ACI
We are happy to share with you that in preparation for the "100 Years of Citroën", the clubs and members in Portugal have started to investigate more about the brand's history in their country. In 2019, a series of events will be hosted and inform about e.g. the...
Welcome another country to the ACI network: Niger
We are happy to announce that we can warmly welcome another country to our global ACI network: Niger! Citroën has a good reputation in this country, and especially the 2CV is one of the most loved cars in Niger. Believe it or not - according to the president of the...