GROUPE RENAULT STATEMENT Following public disclosure by the EPA – US Environmental Protection Agency – of the existence of a Defeat Device software used by a leading car manufacturer, an independent technical commission was created by the French Government. The purpose of this independent technical commission is to verify that French car manufacturers have not installed equivalent devices in their [...]
Yes yes yes, oh YES: smooth, spacious, premium feel Oh dear me no: engine/a-c noise, cup holder placement Considering the unrelieved awfulness of the unlamented and unloved 407, I held much hope for the 508 and on my first drive, and I loved it. It’s been facelifted since then, something that many middle aged ladies consider. We took a run [...]
: The PEUGEOT 2008 DKR confirm their potential by achieving a one-two-three finish in the first part of the Marathon stage, the Jujuy-Jujuy loop. The Peugeot 2008 DKRs were classified first, second and third on a Dakar stage for the first time, on today’s loop that went around Jujuy. All four cars have also finished leg four in the top [...]
The figures are impressive. A 1.6L turbo petrol 4 cylinder develops either 184kw/300Nm or 200kw/330Nm depending on tuning. One might argue why go all the way and not buy the 200kw? But, it isn’t just about the figures. Peugeot scored an early 308GTi 270 and invited us to take it for a thrash around the Eastern Creek circuit. To make [...]
The plethora of recent reports on emissions testing has underlined the importance of compliance procedures and their proper application. In this context, the Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Peugeot Citroën asked the Group's engineering teams to carry out verifications in this area and make recommendations for improvement. The Group conducted an in-depth review of its situation with regards [...]
I could go on and on about the facts and figures and “turn in” and “braking force” and make the whole thing a dull-as-dishwater car review, but I won’t. Instead I’m going to tell you about having these two on a track. You’ve probably seen a few of these GTi’s around the place. They look brilliant don’t they? Peugeot threw [...]
Peugeot is stepping out of the shadows and into the bright up lit world of racing once again. Who thought the halcyon days of the French auto maker were done? Not me. Peugeot Sport waved their magic fingers sprinkling their fairy dust as far as the ey could see. The 308GTi by Peugeot is just the [...]
Peugeot Australia to offer the final 30 208 GTis at a 1980s price of $29,500 Customers gain thousands of dollars in specification over 1980s price Offer ends October 21, 2015 or until stocks last^ The 1980s saw the launch of many cult classics, arguably headed by the Back to the Future trilogy and Peugeot’s eponymous 205 GTi hot hatch. Some [...]
Peugeot Australia to begin the transition to Euro 6-compliant passenger vehicles New drivetrains to be adopted at model update or new generation vehicles 508 GT models next to gain all-new Euro 6 drivetrain 85 percent of Australian 308 sales feature Euro 6 drivetrain Transition demonstrates PSA’s lead in powerful, efficient and low emissions drivetrains Peugeot Australia will lead the transition [...]
Peugeot marks 50 years since 404 diesel smashed speed records The 404 set 22 endurance records in June 1965, with a further 18 records set in July 72-hour endurance run covered an amazing 11,627.329km Peugeot celebrates milestone by running 404 up Goodwill Hill THE RECORDSIn the European summer of 1965, a one-off Peugeot 404 diesel set 22 international [...]
