Which country is the Citroën car brand from?
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Citroën is the third largest automobile company in France, founded in 1915 by André Citroën. Its main products are passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The headquarters of Citroën is located in Paris, France. Among its main models, the sedans include the classic C-Elysée, the new C4 Cactus, C4 Sedan, Citroën C4L, Citroën C5, and Citroën C6; the SUVs include the C4 Aircross, Citroën C3-XR, and C5 Aircross. The Citroën logo is based on the double chevron design, with a metallic finish and a more three-dimensional, rounded outline, exuding a modern and stylish vibe. The double chevron is a timeless theme of the Citroën logo, commemorating André Citroën, the founder who invented the herringbone gear system. Key milestones in Citroën's development are as follows: In 1919, after World War I, André Citroën established Citroën and adopted the herringbone gear shape as the brand's logo. In October 1924, Citroën launched the B10, marking another advancement in global automobile manufacturing technology. In December 1934, facing financial difficulties, Citroën went bankrupt and was taken over by Michelin. In 1955, at the Paris Motor Show, a futuristic Citroën model, the DS, debuted. In 1970, Citroën introduced a sports car named the SM. In 2021, Citroën launched the new midsize sedan, the C5.