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PSA Peugeot Citroën to develop 1-litre 3-cylinder petrol engines

PSA Peugeot Citroën is to develop a new family of 1-litre 3-cylinder petrol engines with power ranging from 70 to 100hp. This engine will bring very significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and will enable the Group, currently the leader in low CO2-emitting vehicles, to maintain its competitive advantage. The aim is to bring to market vehicles with CO2 emissions below 100g/km without additional technology. Two manufacturin... [more]

Price transparency and guaranteed car availability are key priorities for car rental customers

Price transparency and the ability to book a specific make and model of car are the most important factors for customers when renting a vehicle according to an in-depth survey by Avis. The survey respondents’ main focus was the ability to choose the make and model of car they rent and the transparency of rental price and clarity of vehicle condition at the end of the rental contract. Nearly 65% of renters said knowing the final price before... [more]

Peugeot prepares for the launch of the Peugeot Bipper and New Partner vans in June

Peugeot has renamed the current Partner Van and rationalised the range in preparation for the launch of the Peugeot Bipper and New Partner vans in June. The current Partner Van, which was first launched in the UK in July 1996 and has now sold more than 61,000 units, will remain in the Peugeot LCV range alongside the New Partner Van. It will, however, be renamed the Partner Origin to distinguish clearly between the two models. Alongside the ... [more]

NFU drives Peugeot 308 running on a blend of biodiesel

The NFU has taken delivery of a new low-emissions Peugeot 308 just weeks before the Government announces its commitment to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation targets. The Government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation comes into effect on April 15 2008, requiring all road fuels to contain 2.5 per cent biodiesel or bioethanol by volume, rising to 5 per cent by 2010-2011. Biofuel blends of up to 5 per cent are entirely compatible with al... [more]

Peugeot expands 308 hatchback range with the introduction of eight new models

Peugeot’s 308 range now benefits from the introduction of a new six-speed manual gearbox, available on the S, Sport and SE HDi 110 models. This new gearbox has been designed in-house and compared to the original five-speed manual gearbox, under certain driving conditions not only optimises fuel consumption but also enhances the 308’s already impressive interior comfort levels. When fitted with 15” or 16” Michelin Energy Saver tyres, 308 models... [more]

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