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French marque known for technical firsts, from the 1934 Traction Avant to the 1955 DS, now a brand of Stellantis.

Founded: 4 June 1919
Founder: André Citroën
Owner: Stellantis (since 2021)
Headquarters: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France

Automobiles Citroën was founded in 1919 by André Citroën and came under Peugeot control in 1976, which led to the formation of PSA Peugeot Citroën. Since 2021 the brand belongs to Stellantis.

The 1934 Traction Avant was the first mass-produced car with front-wheel drive, independent suspension and a body without a separate chassis. It was followed by the 1955 DS, the first mass-produced car with modern disc brakes.

1919Automobiles Citroën founded by André Citroën
1934Traction Avant: front-wheel drive and independent suspension
1954Hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension
1976Peugeot takes control; PSA Peugeot Citroën formed
2021Brand becomes part of Stellantis