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After enduring some amount of scorn and ridicule at the recently held Frankfurt Motor Show, the bizarre (and we're being kind) BB1 concept from Peugeot hasn't quietly disappeared graciously from the scene never to be heard from again. Indeed, the geometrically-challenged electric ha...
Thu, Oct 15 | from Autoblog
The RCZ is less of a sports car than a sporty coupe, with engines ranging from a sedate 1.6-liter THP putting out 156 HP and 177 lb-ft of torque to a more powerful 1.6-liter gasser good enough for 200 HP and 203 lb-ft of torque and a 0-to-62 MPH time of 7.6 seconds. Not bad. Our choice would probably be...
Wed, Sep 16 | from Jalopnik
1.6 litre THP 156 bhp six speed manual gearbox or six speed automatic gearbox – This turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine achieves a remarkable balance between performance (177 lb ft at 1400 rpm and 156 bhp at 5800 rpm) and fuel consumption (40.9 mpg and 159 g/km of CO2 with a manual g...
Tue, Aug 18 | from AUTOinCAR
BMW and PSA share a couple powertrains: The diesel Minis have the 1.6 HDi developed by PSA, while the 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines were co-developed with BMW. However, BMW chief exec Norbert Reithofer has confirmed in the Financial Times that the two European automakers could begin s...
Wed, Aug 12 | from AutoblogGreen
Peugeot has confirmed that for the second year in a row it will be sending its 908 HDi prototypes to Atlanta in September for the Petit Le Mans. Peugeot will be looking to follow up their victory at Le Mans last June with their first win at the ALMS flagship race. In France, Peugeot had a resoundi...
Fri, Jul 31 | from AutoblogGreen
Peugeot has launched a new version of its popular 207 supermini that emits just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Called Economique or Economique+, depending on options, the new model uses a 90hp version of PSA's 1.6-liter HDi, Euro V-compliant diesel engine and can be ordered in 3 or 5-door ve...
Mon, Jul 20 | from AutoblogGreen
We're familiar with Peugeot-Citroen's new HYbrid4 powertrain system, which is currently slated for the Peugeot 3008 crossover for 2011, and it's this same drivetrain that's being touted for the C6 sedan. The French automaker's hybrid technology would reportedly bolt into the midsiz...
Thu, Jul 16 | from AutoblogGreen
Given the current economic difficulties, automakers are finding it increasingly difficult to justify participation in motorsports. Series such as NASCAR and Formula 1, in particular, are finding their relevance questioned. One area that seems to be doing OK, for now, is sports car rac...
Tue, Jul 14 | from AutoblogGreen
Nicolas Minassian of France drives the Team Peugeot Total 908 HDi FAP car down the Mulsanne Straight during the 77th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans on June 13, 2009 in Le Mans, France. A Kolles Audi R10 drives at sunrise during the 77th running of the Le Ma...
Tue, Jun 16 | from Jalopnik
Bloomberg reported that Mr Philippe Varin, who was named to replace ousted Peugeot Citroën CEO Mr Christian Streiff, may seek partnerships and review product strategy at Peugeot after the worst motor industry slump in 15 years. ... Obama shakes global car industry Taipei Times
Tue, Mar 31 | from SteelGuru
By Vidya Root and Laurence Frost March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Philippe Varin, named yesterday to replace ousted PSA Peugeot Citroen CEO Christian Streiff, may seek partnerships and review product strategy at Europe’s second-largest carmaker after the worst ...
Sun, Mar 29 | from Bloomberg
It may be lazy but quirky looks and masses of loading space make the Peugeot 308 SW a standout station wagon, writes The Wheel Deal. In a perfect world we’d all be millionaires, live in minimalist loft apartments and roar around in exotic sports cars. ...
Wed, Mar 25 | from The Times
Peugeot 308 VTi 4-speed auto shift diagram Peugeot 308 Turbo - RM 111,000 Interior Rear air-cond vents Auto dimming rear view mirror Rear center armrest with storage compartment and 2 cupholders Built-in fragrance diffuser Peugeot 308 Turbo 4-speed auto shift diagram
Thu, Jan 29 | from Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
After god-knows-how-many hours of labor, they got their turbocharged, intercooled Mazda B engine putting out 140 horsepower with 4 pounds of boost. Sure, it's probably going to start spitting red-hot exhaust valve chunks out the tailpipe about 25 laps into the race, but what a glorious...
Tue, Nov 18 | from Jalopnik
I’ve been in a Peugeot 407 Coupe this week – the high-spec HDi GT with a 2.7L diesel V6. The good things in a nutshell: the engine and the interior. I’m not usually a fan of coloured leather (it’s a kind of maroon hue) but the interior and the driver’s seat is instantly likeable, tactile and very co...
Thu, Mar 22 | from just-auto.com
Cruise Control wraps up its report on Michelin's Challenge Bibendum. Peugeot has a diesel-hybrid plan for the future. Steve Ellis is one of Honda's foremost experts on the field of alternative fuels. Ellis is the guest of co-hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson, and he will have the latest info o...
Mon, Jun 19 | from BusinessWeek
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