<P> Citroën ( French pronunciation : ​ ( si. tʁɔ. ˈɛn ) ) is a major French automobile manufacturer , part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group since 1976 , founded in 1919 by French industrialist André - Gustave Citroën ( 1878 -- 1935 ) . In 1934 , the firm established its reputation for innovative technology with the `` Traction Avant '' . This car was the world 's first mass - produced front wheel drive car , but also one of the first to feature a unitary type body , with no chassis holding the mechanical components . In 2009 , the company celebrated its 90th anniversary with a celebration on 3 October . </P>
<P> Citroën ( French pronunciation : ​ ( si. tʁɔ. ˈɛn ) ) is a major French automobile manufacturer , part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group since 1976 , founded in 1919 by French industrialist André - Gustave Citroën ( 1878 -- 1935 ) . In 1934 , the firm established its reputation for innovative technology with the `` Traction Avant '' . This car was the world 's first mass - produced front wheel drive car , but also one of the first to feature a unitary type body , with no chassis holding the mechanical components . In 2009 , the company celebrated its 90th anniversary with a celebration on 3 October . </P>
major french automobile manufacturer part of the psa peugeot
major french automobile manufacturer part of the psa peugeot
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