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In most parts of the world, a Cactus is known as a hardy desert plant with short little spikes. In Australia however, “cactus” is also a slang word for “dead, useless or broken”. Not a wise name for its new car then, for a brand still struggling to improve its …

Citroen’s luxury division, DS, has launched a limited-run DS 4 Crossback compact crossover for the Australian market – with 25 of the two-plus-two, high-riding coupes initially available for order. The all-new DS 4 Crossback benefits from a higher ride height, 17” Canberra alloys, revised suspension tune, all-new Euro-6 diesel drivetrain …

The maker of Peugeot and Citroën cars, PSA Peugeot Citroën, has today become “Groupe PSA”. The Group’s new identity (its previous “PSA Peugeot Citroën” brand dates from 1991) is said to align with the shift in its business model towards a broader portfolio of business activities in a drive to …

Peugeot and Citroen think they may have the answer to reducing road kill in Australia and New Zealand. The French duo has teamed with local engineers to develop a discreet system that deters animals from straying into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Dubbed “Bugger Roo” and “Sheep Shoo” in …

The Citroën C4 Cactus is now officially on sale bringing a bubbly fresh style with it. Despite the market being heavily saturated with small SUV’s, Citroën considers their Cactus to be the “real alternative to conventional compact hatchbacks”. The automaker believes their compact hatch can and will break through the masses …

Citroen’s recently elevated premium brand, DS, has unveiled its first concept as a standalone brand. The DS E-Tense is an all-electric GT concept with a 296kW/516Nm motor and claimed 310km mixed cycle range. It will blast from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.5 seconds before hitting a top speed of 250km/h. …

Citroen Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its new Cactus compact SUV ahead of the car’s on sale date in February 2016. Local model will be offered with two drivetrains, both featuring stop-start technology. The 5-speed manual, 81kW/205Nm PureTech 1.2-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder variant will retail for $26,990 plus …

Australian customers placing pre-orders of the upcoming Citroen C4 Cactus will be offered all 23,184 colour, trim and drivetrain options on the car until the end of the year. Product Manager for Citroen Australia, Glenn Reid, said such a personal vehicle shouldn’t be limited by choice as it is a …

Citroen Australia will launch its all-new C4 Cactus with specification designed specifically for the Australian market, including a new 60:40 split fold rear seat. The new, more practical rear seat replaces the folding bench seat available globally, but also allows for the fitment of top-tether anchor points for child seats …

Citroën will unveil the new C4 Cactus Méhari concept at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The C4 Cactus-based concept is said to revisit the spirit of the legendary Méhari – a 2CV based light utility vehicle that was first launched in 1968 and remained in production for 20 years. Citroën …

People mover is a category that usually gets overlooked for the more fashionable but functionally near identical SUVs. They don’t need to be boring, either. Take the new Citroen C4 Picasso, for example, it offers unique looks, a spacious interior and a decent drive. Featuring Citroen’s signature dual-chevron grille flanked …

Citroen Australia has today unveiled a comprehensive update of the DS marque for 2015, across both DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio. The refresh include aesthetic updates aimed at cementing the DS’s position as the style leader for the compact hatch class. Priced from $33,990 for the DS 3 hatch …

Citroen has unveiled the Aircross Concept ahead of its official debut at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show. Like the Citroen C4 Cactus, the Aircross Concept features bold design and brings with it a new take on the C4 Cactus’s Airbumps technology with the more advanced Alloy Airbumps. Alloy Bumps protect the …

Citroen has confirmed the C4 Cactus will launch in Australia in early 2016. It will bring with it a bold design and innovative features including Airbump technology, magic wash and a roof mounted airbag. The unique Airbump technology provides style with substance to absorb minor impacts, including minor scrapes and bumps. …