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 Key facts
2001
International: PSA Peugeot Citroën inaugurates
its Porto Real plant, located in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. The new facility,
with annual output of 100,000 vehicles, produces the Xsara Picasso and the
Peugeot 206.
Citroën now manufactures the Xsara Picasso at the Wuhan production
facility in China.
Cooperation: PSA Peugeot Citroën and the Ford Motor Company
unveil their first jointly developed 1.4 liter direct-injection diesel engine.
The HDi 1.4 and Duratorq TDCi 1.4 engines will be offered in versions covering
several performance levels, with power output of 60 to 92 hp.
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota sign a cooperation agreement to co-develop
and produce small entry-level vehicles intended mainly for the European
market. Production will begin in 2005 in Kolin, Czech Republic.
Environment: PSA Peugeot Citroën presents its fuel cell demonstrators
and its alternative energy strategy.
ISO 14001 certification is received for the Group's facilities in Poissy,
Aulnay and Trémery, France; Madrid, Spain and Buenos Aires, Argentina,
as well as for its Française de Mécanique joint venture.
The Group publishes its 2001 Environmental Report.
Research: PSA Peugeot Citroën signs two framework agreements
on fuel cells with France's Scientific Research Center (CNRS) and Atomic
Energy Commission (CEA).
Production: The Rennes site celebrates its 40th anniversary, the
Vigo, Spain plant rolls out its 6,000,000th vehicle and the Metz facility
produces its 25,000,000th gear box.
E-business: PSA Peugeot Citroën joins Covisint, the global automotive
e-business trade exchange, and creates a dedicated PSA Suppliers portal.
Heritage: Citroën launches Le Conservatoire, a showcase of the
marque's heritage, near Aulnay, France. The center presents more than 300
Citroën models, a large amount of documentation and memorabilia directly
linked to the marque's history.
Sport: Peugeot wins the Manufacturers' Title in the World Rally Championship.
Citroën is again crowned French Rally Champion with the Xsara Kit Car
and brings home the Spanish Championship for the third year in a row. Kenneth
Hansen wins the European Rallycross Championship with the Xsara WRC.
Awards: Jean-Martin Folz, Chairman of the Managing Board, is named
"Manager of the Year" by France's Nouvel Economiste and "Businessman
of the Year" by Forbes.
New models: The Citroën C5 executive model and station wagon
and Peugeot 307 are launched. The 307 wins a number of awards, including
European Car of the Year 2002.
Annual PSA Peugeot Citroën output: 3,136,000 vehicles.
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