Citroen (Citroen)

In 1900, 22 -year -old Andre \\u0026 Middot; Citroen accidentally discovered a human -shaped gear cutting method while traveling in Poland, and immediately purchased the patent. Since then, this kind of human -shaped striped gear has become a symbol of Citroen Company, and it has also been the satellite logo that has continued to this day.

In 1919, Citroen launched a Type A car. This is the first car to produce in Europe and the first vehicle for sale, and the first car dedicated to the public and facing ordinary people. Citroen\'s thought is to popularize and popularize cars.

In 1922, at the opening ceremony of the 7th Paris car exhibition, a jet aircraft rushed to the sky in Paris with a 5 -kilometer Citroen giant jet word under the attention of thousands of people.

In 1922, Citroen founded the first consumer credit company in Europe to engage in sales credit business for installment payment. This extremely preferential conditions contribute to the popularity of French cars.

In 1923, in order to promote the model, the Citroen Organization Team patrolled on the French highway.

In 1923, the Citroen Tibetan car successfully crossed the Sahara Desert.

In 1923, Andre \\u0026 Middot; Citroen began to produce car toys: fully replication of Barbar. From 1923 to 1933, a total of 2033369 toys were sold.

In 1924, Citroen\'s founder Andre \\u0026 Middot; Citroen established Citroen Co., Ltd. to engage in automotive production.

In 1925, Citroen trained and developed their sales network in France. The number of secondary agents has grown from 2009 to 5,000 in 1925.

In 1925, Citroen arranged his name on the Eiffel Tower with 250,000 light bulbs. The name of Citroen has been shining on the Eiffel Tower until 1934.

In 1928, Andre \\u0026 Middot; Citroen rented the last layout of the French newspaper (total circulation of 15 million) every month to promote the Citroen Factory.

From 1931 to 1932, the Citroen Tibetan car departed from Berut to Beijing and completed the \\u0026 quot; Oriental Journey \\u0026 Quot;.

In the first half of 1933, 40%of commercial vehicles driving on the road of France were Citroen Motors.

In 1934, Citroen 7A came out. This is the first front -wheel drive sedan, which shakes the entire automotive industry with bold technology. Traction Avant is a real technological revolution.Praise: \\u0026 quot; novel, bold, rich and unique solution, is to surpass \\u0026 quot; The car was produced until 1957, and a total of 760,000 vehicles were produced.

In 1934, the launch of the TRACTION AVANT front -wheel drive did not prevent the serious fiscal crisis facing the company, and it was unable to deal with accounts. Because Citroen is the first automotive manufacturer in France and Europe, and the second world, under the government\'s requirements, the main debtors Michelin conducted accounting and injected funding support. Citroen began to continue operating under Michelin\'s monitoring.

In 1935, Andre \\u0026 Middot; Citroen died of cancer.

In 1948, Citroen 2CV was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. With its exaggerated shape, perfect design, and multiple uses, it caused a great sensation and interpreted a new design concept. It is a real economy sedan, which is very suitable for the general working class, and meets people\'s fashion pursuit of automotive culture. Later, many new versions were sent to grow. From 1949 to 1990, Citroen 2CV produced a total of 3.9 million vehicles and more than 30 styles.

In 1955, Citroen DS19 was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. 12,000 orders were received within a day. This sensation all over the world has opened a new chapter in automobile history. Its innovation is not only the lines of aerodynamics, but also the new technology it uses is also revolutionary.

In 1958, the River bank of the Yavier of the Citroen Yavier Factory was named Andre \\u0026 Middot; Citroen River Bank.

In 1965, the Citroen Design Center in the suburbs of Paris began to be put into use. It aims to expand and concentrate the three decentralized three lifeblood departments: the design department, laboratory and scientific research department.

In 1974, Michelin and Peugeot Group decided to combine Citroen Motor Corporation and Peugeot Motor Company to form an international scale. The two brands retain their respective sales networks, their respective models, and their respective brand image, but development strategy research, procurement and investment are common, which will help greatly reduce economic costs.

In 1976, Peugeot Group purchased 89.5%of the shares of Citroen and formed PSA Holdings Company to merge Citroen and Peugeot.

In 1978, Citroen\'s spare parts in the suburbs of Paris began to be put into use. It uses computer management and is responsible for supplying spare parts to Citroen Global Networks.

In 1982, Citroen issued 150 CX to Guangzhou Oriental Hotel, and Citroen began to enter the Chinese market.

In 1991, Citroen and China Erqi joint venture to build Shenlong Motor Company, which startedChinese produce cars.