Organization: Citroën transfers its headquarters to Neuilly.
Manufacturing: The gearbox plant is inaugurated in Valenciennes.
Production begins in Sochaux of 15,000 Peugeot P4s ordered by the French Ministry of Defense.
International: Citroën sells 150 CXs to a hotel in Canton, gaining a foothold in the Chinese market.
Innovation: The Group steps up cooperation with Saft to develop electric vehicles. Peugeot introduces the 505 turbo injection, its first car with a driver response system (nine messages).
Anniversary: Cycles Peugeot celebrates its centennial.
Launches: of the Citroën BX, the first Peugeot scooter (SC/SX) and the Peugeot 505.