Will we be able to stroll through the aisles of the Rétromobile show next February? The question arises in view of the current health situation. If the organizers maintain the event, Peugeot, Citroën and DS have chosen not to be officially represented. Explanations.
The Covid-19 pandemic is definitely not leaving the organizers of the Retromobile show alone. The event, canceled in 2021 in view of the health situation, could well once again suffer from the outbreak of contaminations.
![retromobile stand](https://www.largus.fr/images/images/retromobile-foule_1.jpg)
For now, the organizers are still confident in the idea of organizing the show from February 2 to 6. However, the list of exhibitors is shrinking day by day. Indeed, many merchants (English or German, in particular) would be forced to cancel their visit given the context and the difficulties in moving in Europe. In France, Peugeot, Citroën and DS have decided not to be officially represented at the event.
Peugeot throws in the towel …
![peugeot retromobile stand 2019](https://www.largus.fr/images/images/-35a4467_1.jpg)
Usually, builders take a stand of around 850 to 900 m² and agree to the clubs to come and exhibit alongside them. In 2022, Peugeot has decided not to spend a single euro to participate in the event dedicated to old cars. The manufacturer, scalded by the late cancellation of the Brussels Motor Show, must already reimburse the costs incurred to participate in the Belgian rally. According to our information, he did not see himself reinvested in the costly construction of a stand only to have to cancel his plans a few days before the deadline. However, the clubs of enthusiasts of the brand could, if the finances follow, be present on an isolated basis.
… Citroën and DS support the clubs
![Citroen retromobile 2020 stand](https://www.largus.fr/images/images/retromobile-2020-stand-ds-16_1.jpg)
![DS retromobile booth 2020](https://www.largus.fr/images/images/retromobile-2020-stand-ds-18_1.jpg)
At Citroën and DS, the discourse is not quite the same. The brands have decided to support The Peugeot, Citroën, DS Adventure to maintain a presence of clubs at this essential show at the start of the year. More modest stands could therefore be installed at the expense of the association with the support of the manufacturers. Xavier Crespin, the director assured us ” withhold expenses as much as possible “While waiting for an official communication from the organizers in order to ” protect investments “.
Confident Renault
In all cases, active reflection is underway. The question of the success of this edition arises, while exhibitors will not be able to offer refreshments or snacks to visitors as they traditionally do. As for the public will be present at the meeting? To be continued… Renault is therefore for the time being the only French manufacturer officially represented with a stand entirely dedicated to the 50 years of the R5.
![renault retromobile 2022 stand](https://www.largus.fr/images/images/r5-stand-illu2_1.jpg)