PSA continues to drive down the corporate CO2 levels, taking back the crown for reducing emissions.

PSA Peugeot Citroën recaptured its first place standing in reducing emissions at end 2014 in Europe, with an average of 110.3 grams of CO₂ per kilometre* (source: AAA DATA), compared with an average of 123.7 grams for the European market. Since 2008, the Group has gradually lowered its vehicle emissions by about 30 grams.

The new record illustrates PSA Peugeot Citroën's commitment to finding practical solutions to environmental problems. More than 50% of its R&D budget is devoted to developing technologies aimed at improving the fuel and environmental performance of its vehicles.

PSA Peugeot Citroën's top ranking is primarily the result of its engine downsizing strategy and the introduction of new PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engines, as well as the introduction of new-generation, fuel-efficient BlueHDi diesel engines. In 2014, nearly 30% of vehicles sold by the Group emitted less than 100 grams of CO₂.

Paired with these highly efficient petrol and diesel engines, many Group models are low-carbon leaders in their category. Due to the fact that they represent a significant proportion of European sales, they contribute to an overall reduction in emissions.

The following models are examples of low-carbon leader vehicles:

• Citroën C4 Cactus, 1.6-litre BlueHDi, 100 hp, 82 grams of CO₂ per kilometre
• Citroën DS 3, 1.6-litre BlueHDi, 100 hp, 79 grams of CO₂ per kilometre
• Peugeot 308, PureTech 1.2-litre, 130 hp, 107 grams of CO₂ per kilometre. 

This petrol version also set a new fuel economy record of 2.85 litres per 100 kilometres, covering 1,810 kilometres on a 51-litre tank of fuel.

The recent Peugeot 308 and Citroën C4 Picasso models (built on the new EMP2 platform) and the Citroën C4 Cactus (launched in 2014) weigh significantly less than their predecessors, by 140 kilograms and 200 kilograms, respectively, which is a key factor in reducing emissions.

"The outstanding reduction in CO₂ emissions is the fruit of PSA Peugeot Citroën's advanced petrol and diesel engine technologies but also of its ongoing research to make lighter, more aerodynamic cars," said Gilles Le Borgne, Executive Vice President, Research and Development, PSA Peugeot Citroën. "The Group continues to invest heavily in research and innovation, particularly in the field of plug-in hybrid technologies and new-generation electric vehicles".

*Average homologated NEDC combined-cycle CO₂ emissions of PSA Peugeot Citroën passenger cars registered in 2014 across 22 EU nations (excluding Greece, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Malta).

Happy 60th birthday to the most beautiful car ever made, that will be the Citroen DS.

This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the 1955 DS. Three icons  ̶  the original DS,  DS 3 WRC and Sébastien Loeb  ̶  are joining forces with the DS brand to celebrate the anniversary of this legendary car and support the launch of the new brand. All three icons will be in Monte-Carlo this month: the DS 3 WRC and Sébastien Loeb today, for the start of the 83rd Monte-Carlo Rally, and the DS 21 in a few days for the 18th Monte-Carlo Historic Rally. This year will see a variety of meetings, shows and special events, along with other surprises yet to be announced by the DS brand.

On 6 October 1955, the DS 19 made its debut under the glass dome of the Grand Palais in Paris. Visitors rushed to buy the car, which sold 12,000 examples in one day. The styling and high-tech innovations of the DS made it a legendary car, one that is still talked about today. 

“It was only natural for us to celebrate the anniversary of the historic DS at a time when the brand is beginning its first full year of existence. We are building the brand on the exceptional heritage of this car to bring customers cars that combine outstanding styling and technology, comfort and driving sensations, premium materials, refinement and attention to detail,” explains Yves Bonnefont, DS CEO. For this reason, a multitude of events are planned around the world in 2015 to celebrate this sixtieth anniversary.

THE DS BRAND BRINGS TOGETHER THREE ICONS IN MONTE-CARLO

Opening the festivities, three icons will be present in Monte-Carlo this month:

• DS 3 WRC with its new 2015 livery featuring a large “60” on the rear wings and Sébastien Loeb – nine-time World Rally Champion – will both be on the starting line for the 83^rd Monte-Carlo Rally today.
• A sports version of the 1966 DS 21 will be taking part in the 18^th Monte-Carlo Historic Rally (28 January - 4 February). Stamped with the brand logo and carrying the number 21, the DS will be on the starting line at Reims on 30 January, with Bob Neyret at the wheel. A nod to history, as Bob Neyret has already claimed two victories in the Monte-Carlo Rally at the wheel of a DS.

INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOWS IN THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY COLOURS OF THE DS

DS is also taking part in events dedicated to vintage car enthusiasts, such as Rétromobile (Paris, France, 4 - 8 February) and Techno-Classika (Essen, Germany 15 - 19 April), as well as international motor shows in Geneva (Switzerland, 5 - 15 March), Shanghai (China, 22 - 29 April) and Frankfurt (Germany, 19 - 27 September). The brand will be celebrating the 60^th anniversary of the DS with original exhibitions of vintage vehicles, with new vehicles placed alongside the historic DS.

FAN MEETINGS TO CELEBRATE THE SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY OF THE DS

DS enthusiasts all over the world will be celebrating the 60^th birthday of the DS, as in Belgium (on 26 April) or in Australia (2 and 11 October). One of the main international events, set to take place on 22 and 23 May at the historic Montlhéry track in France, is set to bring together 700 vintage DS vehicles.

DS WEEK: A MAJOR EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DS AND LAUNCH THE BRAND

Between 19 and 22 May, the DS brand will be welcoming representatives of its global network to Paris, the home of DS. On the weekend of 23 and 24 May, the brand will be organising events for the general public in the heart of Paris.

The meeting place will be the Tuileries Garden.

Peugeot Citroen (PSA) celebrate a successful year around the globe.

• PSA Peugeot Citroën unit sales up 4.3% to 2,939 million vehicles in 2014 compared to 2013
• China now the Group’s largest market, with unit sales up 31.9% to 734,000
• Strong growth in Europe,with 1,761,000 vehicles sold, for an increase of 8.1%
• Worldwide success for the entire PEUGEOT product range: globalisation of models that end in 8 and successful move upmarket with a strong contribution from the PEUGEOT 308 and the PEUGEOT 2008 and 3008 crossovers
• Good performance from CITROËN-brand models: the new CITROËN C4 Picasso is the European leader in the MPV segment, the CITROËN C4 Cactus has exceeded objectives since launch and the C-Elysée has been resounding success in China, where it is Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile’s (DPCA’s) best-selling model with more than 100,000 units sold
• Global launch of DS as the Group’s premium brand
• Tangible results from the Group’s inventory reduction initiatives, with inventories at end-December significantly lower than initially expected

Europe

The Group sustained its results in a growing, yet fragile market.

• Group sales in Europe rose 8.1% year-on-year to 1,761,000 units, reflecting the favourable market reaction to the Peugeot 308, voted 2014 car of the year (56,900 units sold), and the positive results of the CITROEN C4 Cactus.
• Registrations of PEUGEOT-brand vehicles increased by 6.2% to 952,000 units. The range’s updated and consistent model line-up, combined with the dealership network’s management of net pricing and a high standard of service quality enhanced the brand’s attractiveness and helped it deliver robust, profitable growth. Peugeot gained 0.3 points in the consumer sales channel, a benchmark indicator.
• CITROËN outperformed the market while focusing on the most profitable distribution channels, with registrations up 7.2% to 689,000 units and market share gains in France, the United Kingdom, Spain and Germany. This positive momentum was driven by the brand’s successful product offensive, headed in particular by the new C4 Picasso, the European MPV leader with 120,000 units sold in 2014, and the year’s three successful model launches: the new Jumper introduced in April (31,000 units sold), the new C1 (41,000 units sold) and the C4-Cactusintroduced in June (42,000 units sold).
• DS registrations in Europe totalled 85,900 units. The brand is concentrating on profitable sales channels to preserve its models’ long-term resale value. In addition, 61 dedicated points of sale (58 DS Salons and three DS Stores) have been opened. The year was shaped by a technological offensive that included the introduction of six new powertrains and a new Xenon Full-LED signature.

China and Southeast Asia

The PEUGEOT, CITROËN and DS brands all set new sales records in China, which is now the Group's largest market.

• The Chinese market again expanded significantly, with demand up 11,5%. The Group achieved unit sales of 734,000, lifting its market share to 4.4% from 3.6% in 2013.
• The PEUGEOT brand had another record year with unit sales rising 43.1% to 386,565, the strongest increase among the market’s top 20 players.The PEUGEOT 3008 and 2008 fully benefited from growth in the SUV segment and accounted for a third of Dongfeng Peugeot’s sales. In the C segment, which represents 52% of the Chinese passenger car market, the new Peugeot 408 got off to a quick start with 30,943 units sold in four months. The brand also added 100 dealerships to its network in 2014.
• CITROËN also outpaced the market, setting a new sales record with growth of 14.3% to 320,000 units sold. China now accounts for more than one out of four CITROËN sold worldwide and has confirmed its status as the brand’s leading market, ahead of France. This performance was driven in part by the success of recent launches, including the new CITROËN C-Elysée, Dongfeng Citroën’s best-selling model with more than 100,000 units sold in 2014, and the Citroën C4-L, which sold 66,000 units during the year.The brand extended its line-up in December with the introduction of the C3-XR SUV. The year’s performance was also supported by Dongfeng Citroën’s increasingly tight-knit and well-respected dealership network, which ranked first in JD Power’s 2014 China Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study.
• Sales of DS-brand models have taken off in China, for a total of 26,000 units in 2014, thanks to a premium line-up comprising three models produced in Shenzhen and launched just one year ago: the DS5, the DS 5LS and the DS 6.  At the same time, the brand has actively developed its distribution network with 80 DS Stores covering China's 60 largest cities. China now accounts for 22% of the brand’s worldwide registrations, versus 2% in 2013.

Eurasia, Latin America, Middle-East & Africa, Asia-Pacific

In the rest of the world, the market environment was difficult in 2014 due to a decline in automobile sales and unfavourable exchange rates.As a result, PSA Peugeot Citroën focused on profitability by applying a rigorous pricing policy.

• In Eurasia, the Group put an emphasis on local production of the PEUGEOT 408 and the CITROËN C4 Sedan, which together captured 8% of their segment in Russia with 6,500 and 9,000 units sold, respectively.
• In Latin America, in a difficult economic environment, the Group recorded 200,000 units sold and strengthened its position in Argentina, achieving a market share in that country of 15.1%. Recent launches delivered results, with 49,000 units sold for the PEUGEOT 208 and more than 13,000 units sold for the CITROËN C4 Lounge. Sales of the Citroën C3 held up well, at 35,300 units.
• In the Middle-East & Africa, priority was given to improving profitability in an unfavourable currency environment. The Group maintained strong positions in numerous countries, leading the market in Tunisia and France's overseas departments and ranking second in Morocco. Peugeot was the second best-selling brand in Algeria and achieved strong growth in Egypt, with unit sales up 77%.

The PEUGEOT 301 and CITROËN C-Elysée were again the leading models in 2014, with 30,400 and 14,800 units sold, respectively.Launched during the course of the year, the flagship PEUGEOT 2008 and PEUGEOT 308 achieved unit sales of 8,400 for the first and 7,400 for the second. Sales of light commercial vehicles increased year on year.

• The India-Pacific region saw an increase in sales with the successful launches of the PEUGEOT 2008 (1,000 orders in 3 months), the PEUGEOT 308 (3,200 units sold) and the CITROËN C4 Picasso (1,450 units sold).

Commenting on these results, the Chief Executive Officers of the three brands made the following remarks:

Maxime Picat, Chief Executive Officer, PEUGEOT Brand: “In terms of sales, 2014 was a year of success for PEUGEOT, with a 5.4% increase in worldwide unit sales and remarkable growth of more than 43% in China. It was also a success for our drive to globalise models that end in 8, as seen in strong demand for the 308 and the 2008 and 3008 crossovers. This situation allows us to look towards 2015 with confidence.”

Linda Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, CITROËN Brand: “2014 was a very vibrant year for CITROËN, with a double title in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), sales growth of 4% and four launches that embody the brand’s renewal. More than ever, CITROËN represents creativity and technology, combined to promote well-being.” 

Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive Officer, DS Brand: “In June 2014, we affirmed our ambition to make DS a global premium brand through a long-term strategy based on enriching our line-up and deploying internationally. In 2014, DS took off in China, with the successful launch of our two new models.”

UK SALES - CITROEN & DS - Continued growth for the French giant with a raft of new metal.

• Citroën & DS in the UK record over 110,000 car & van sales in 2014
• Combined car & van sales up 9.2% compared to 2013
• DS 3 is most popular model, selling 19,977 units in 2014
• Four successful new model launches in 2014 contribute to growing sales & improved residual values

In 2014, Citroën and DS sold 110,625 new cars and LCVs in the UK, delivering a sales increase of 9.2% on 2013 thanks, in part, to its growing range of award-winning products.

Passenger car sales for the two brands increased by 6.4% to 83,397, with a significant contribution from three highly successful new car launches during the year – Grand C4 Picasso, New C1 and C4 Cactus. The premium DS 3 continues its run as the most popular choice for buyers across the Citroën and DS ranges, with 19,977 sales last year (incl. Cabrio).

The Grand C4 Picasso, New C1 and C4 Cactus represent a new positioning for the Citroën brand, with an even greater emphasis on eye-catching design, greater comfort and more useful technology, as well as excellence in terms of the customer ownership experience. As a result, more Retail customers have been attracted to the brands’ showrooms, with Retail sales up 9.0% to 35,629 registrations.

The combination of growing sales in 2014 and a multiple award-winning product range reflects the rising desirability and appeal of Citroën and DS models, which in turn helps to deliver increasingly competitive residual values across both ranges.

Last year’s results are particularly encouraging in the context of New Citroën C4 Cactus only going on sale in September 2014. That means 2015 will be the first full year of sales for the striking new model – which is just one of the seven 2015 European Car of the Year finalists and was recently voted BBC TopGear Magazine’s ‘Hatchback of the Year’.  

Happy 60th Birthday for the iconic and still stunning DS, as beautiful now, as it was then.

• 2015 is landmark 60^th anniversary year for original DS
• Newly established DS brand to showcase heritage models at the inaugural London Classic Car Show
• London Classic Car Show kicks-off a full year of DS 60^th anniversary celebrations
• Two classic & two modern DS models to be displayed on the show stand
• DS 5 used at President Hollande’s inauguration & three more classic DS’ to parade on ‘The Grand Avenue’ motoring catwalk

Launched in 1955, the original DS will be 60 years young in 2015. To kick off a full year of celebrations, the newly established DS premium brand will be showcasing selected models from six decades of innovation and cutting-edge design at the first ever London Classic Car Show. The London Classic Car Show takes place at the ExCeL International Exhibition Centre in London’s Docklands, from 8 - 11 January 2015.

Two classic DS models will be on display on the DS show stand – a 1972 DS21 Prestige and an exceptionally rare 1966 DS21 Décapotable with coachwork by Henri Chapron. The multi-award-winning DS 3 – shown in Ultra Prestige form – and a flagship DS 5 Hybrid4 will represent the current range.

In addition to the static display, DS models will also make a number of star appearances on ‘The Grand Avenue’ – a unique motoring catwalk allowing the most iconic cars to be fired up and driven around the show. The DS cars will be a 1967 Citroën ID21 Safari; a 1972 DS Group V rally prototype; our very own 1961 ID19 (Reg. No. 57 EKX, newly added to the press fleet for 2015); and the DS 5 used by President Hollande at his inauguration.

The organisers of the new London Classic Car Show aim to build an event that will put London back on the classic car map, rivalling the top shows in Paris and Essen, by bringing together themes that have shaped the motor industry's incredible past.

Bek Hassan, Brand Director – Citroën/DS, commented; “The classic DS reaches an incredible landmark year in 2015. As we celebrate 60 years of DS – which it’s fair to say has helped shape modern day motoring – it seems very fitting for us to start a year of celebrations at the London Classic Car Show.”

DS has sold over 500,000 cars worldwide since the launch of DS 3 in 2010, with the multi-award winning DS 3 alone having sold over 320,000 examples. In the UK, DS has sold almost 95,000 vehicles, with DS 3 sales in excess of 77,000 since launch.

Citroen and DS knows how to celebrate Christmas with these fun items.

• DS World Paris launches range of Christmas gifts, including chauffeur-driven experiences in a classic DS
• DS gift ideas also available in the UK through the web store at 
• https://webstore.citroen.co.uk/

DS World Paris is showcasing a host of unique, original and sophisticated gift ideas for Christmas. Themed gifts from DS World Paris include chauffeur-driven tours through the city in a classic DS, offering an opportunity to discover the ‘city of light’ on board this legendary car.

EXCLUSIVE TO DS WORLD PARIS

DS World Paris is offering two experiences on board the legendary vehicle. ‘Eternal Paris’ and ‘Romantic Paris’ experiences offer an opportunity to discover the magic of Christmas in a classic DS, in the company of a chauffeur-guide.

THIS BAG COSTS NEARLY £800.00 

WHAT A TOTAL AND UTTER RIP OFF

Ideal for couples or for nostalgic fans of Paris, and the DS, these gift experiences are available exclusively at DS World Paris.

Also available exclusively from DS World Paris, the ‘Midnight Platinium’ candle by Marianne Guedin transports the senses into a pastoral and elegant world. Available in a limited edition of 100 examples, each candle is numbered and signed by Marianne Guedin.

AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW

Designed by the DS Styling Centre, the DS weekend bag illustrates the DS brand’s expertise. Made entirely of full-grain calfskin leather, its sophisticated look and elegant finish are inspired by haute couture. The leather features a delicately-traced DS monogram in relief.

The DS ladies’ watch is a model of understated elegance and smooth curves. This modern, sophisticated accessory expresses the feminine side of the DS spirit, just in time for Christmas.

What child has not dreamed of driving a real car? DS has designed pedal-driven and ride-on children’s DS vehicles – including the striking DS 3 – which are sure to enchant younger drivers. Both cars feature the same distinctive details as their larger siblings, including DS badges and shark’s fin styling ques.