The new Peugeot 301 is a clear illustration of the Marque’s internationalisation and demonstrates its desire to conquer new markets. It has been specifically designed to appeal to a wide customer base attracted by four-door saloons which are both accessible and present an enhanced level of status. In keeping with Peugeot’s desire to introduce cars for specific markets, the 301 is not intended for the UK market.
Peugeot has served up a double with the announcement of two highly-specified ‘Roland Garros’ Special Edition Coupé Cabriolet cars.
Perfectly timed to be enjoyed for the Summer (while the ‘Roland Garros – The French Open’ is on) and equipped, should the weather turn wet, such that the roof can be deployed within seconds, so that play can continue.
Development of the competition versions of the Peugeot 208 has been in operation since the car was announced in 2011, and the first version to be released is the R2 which will provide a glimpse of its potential at next week’s Tour de Corse (May 10-12) in France. Two other motor sport derivatives of the 208 will see the light of day before the end of 2012, beginning with the circuit version which features a specification very similar to that of the R2. The circuit version will be followed by the eagerly-awaited 208 which complies with the FIA’s R5 regulations and which will go on to take over from the successful 207 Super 2000 rally car at national and international level. It is due to be unveiled in September.
A new Peugeot 107 is introduced in February 2012 featuring a stylish ‘new face’, improved fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and enhanced equipment with an upgraded interior.
The 107’s stylish appeal, along with its accomplished economical three-cylinder petrol engine, has helped Peugeot take a lead in low-CO2 urban motoring, and this is now strengthened further with emissions of just 99 g/km of CO2.
Peugeot has delivered an iOn to the idyllic islands of Orkney, making it the most northerly all electric car in Britain.
In a drive to cut fuel bills and reduce emissions, Orkney Island Council has become the latest Scottish authority to boost its fleet with one.
And as the success of the all electric car – which is capable of covering more than 90 miles on a full charge – grows and its capabilities become more widely recognised, the Leader of the Council is delighted that it runs on something the remote islands have in abundance – renewable energy.
Stephen Hagan said: “Much of the electricity used in Orkney is delivered from renewable sources, mainly wind turbines at present, and with a growing number of wave and tidal energy devices already being tested in the waters around our islands, this will increase. Continue Reading