Citroen Car PhotoCitroën (French pronunciation: [sitʁoˈɛn]) is a French automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1919 by André Citroën, it was the one of the world's first mass-production car company outside of the USA.[citation needed] Since 1976 it has been part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, and its headquarters is on rue Fructidor,[citation needed] in Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, near Paris.[2] The brand celebrated its 90th Anniversary in 2009.
Originally a mass-market car maker with relatively straightforward designs, Citroën shocked the world in 1934 with the innovative Traction Avant, the world's first mass-production front wheel drive car (1934–57). Other significant models include the H Van (1947–81), the 2CV (1948–90), the DS (1955–1975) and the CX (1974–91).
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| Type | Subsidiary of PSA Peugeot Citroën |
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| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Founder(s) | André Citroën |
| Headquarters | Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Employees | 13,900[1] |
| Parent | PSA Peugeot Citroën |
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