Frankfurt Premiere: Citroen C-SportLounge Concept

Citroen says of its C-SportLounge concept: "The on-board ambience is a harmonious mix of noble, dense, worked materials and more mechanical styling for the driving position." Maybe we're dense, but the last time we responded to that kind of academic extrusion, David Lee Roth still had his own hair. But no matter, in base, plebeian language, the C-Sport is the best looking football on the field, hands down. (For historical context, see the Bertone Zabrus.) More »

Citroen to Show Grand Touring Concept in Frankfurt

The French have spoken: Viva la minivan! Peugeot-Citroen unveiled its Citroen C-SportLounge concept, which it will show at the Frankfurt show this September. The C-Sport, which the company says is the "true essence of a 21st century Grand Tourer" is heavily influenced by avation, with swept-back lines and an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.26 (about half that of a sphere, if that helps) and an interior with fixed central controls. Its fascia also borrows heavily from the School of Advanced Huge Air Intakes, sharing such forward largess with the new Peugeot 407. More »