In case you felt you didn’t have enough choice when it comes to choosing a mid-sized SUV, there is another model that has just placed its best foot forward. The French-built Citroen C5 Aircross is the name. It continues the nameplate after the C5 sedan was recently retired. Citroen claims […]
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FCA & Groupe PSA confirm plans for 50/50 merger
Following reports earlier this week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugeot-Citroen Groupe PSA have confirmed they are planning to merge, creating a new group whereby FCA shareholders own 50 per cent and Groupe PSA shareholders own 50 per cent in the newly-created group. Discussions have commenced surrounding the proposal, with […]
2018 Citroen C3 review (video)
Say hello to the 2018 Citroen C3. It’s a cute little thing, isn’t it? This is the French company’s answer to vehicles such as the Toyota Yaris and Mazda2, and, more directly, the premium Audi A1 and Peugeot 208. Just one variant line is on sale in Australia to make […]
2017 Citroen C4 Cactus review – EAT6 auto (video)
If you’re after an interesting new small SUV, the Citroen C4 Cactus should definitely fit the bill. Its unique design will keep you entertained for years to come. But does it go further than quirky character? For 2017, Citroen has refreshed the C4 Cactus lineup by introducing a new automatic […]
Top 10 biggest losers in Australia so far in 2017: April car sales
While the best-selling cars and car brands get all the spotlight every month with the release of the national VFACTS report/new vehicle registration figures, the losers of the industry hide in the shadows. Here’s a rundown of the worst-performing car brands so far this year, in terms of sales drop […]
PSA to buy Opel from GM, agreement reached – report
Recent talks and speculation that Opel is going to be sold by General Motors to French PSA which owns Peugeot, Citroen and DS, has culminated in a confirmed sale that will go ahead, according to Reuters. Negotiations have been underway for the last few weeks, with some corners concerned that […]
2016 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2 petrol review (video)
Quirky cars normally come with more than a few sacrifices. The new Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech, being one of the quirkiest of them all, is a bit different. When you scratch beneath the weird plastic surface it appears to shake that equation out of its roots. The inappropriately-named Citroen […]
2016 Citroen C4 Cactus diesel review (video)
In a growing segment full of ‘me-toos’ and competitive one-upmanship, what a breath of fresh air the 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus is. Despite sharing classification with the likes of Mazda CX-3, Renault Captur and Ford EcoSport, it doesn’t have much in common with them, standing out as something of an […]