 The Ryton plant hosted production of a new Peugeot-badged car, which was due to be ready for the 1988 model year.The Citroën GSA ceased production after 16 years, having been effectively replaced by the larger BX four years ago.In October 1986, the launch took place of a new supermini, the AX, based around the running gear of the Peugeot 205.