The PSA Peugeot and Citroen group laid out its plans for a greener future at the H2Roma - an annual sustainable mobility event. As part of the show PSA gave visitors the chance to try out the Peugeot 308 and the Citroen C4 HDi hybrid models on the streets of Rome. However, as fun as this was for visitors, it is PSA’s future plans that are really turning heads. The strategy outlined involves continued improvement of gasoline and diesel powered combustion engines. By 2011, the group ... read more

Sometimes green cars can appear a little pricey, but not anymore claims consumer guide, Which? To celebrate the publication of  the ‘Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving’, the independent consumer champion set out to find the best green car deals. With new car registrations down, dealers are offering some fantastic deals right now. Which? found savings of more than £2,000 on cars such as the Fiat Panda and Citroën C2. The top bargains on green cars include: Fiat Panda 1.3 ... read more

 The push for green cars continues to affect all aspects of the motoring industry with the Europcar UK Group showing its commitment to fuel efficient cars with the addition of the Peugeot 308 to its national fleet. The rental car company will be adding both the hatchback HDi 90 and the 110bhp diesel models - the latter of which is the current world record holder for the highest average fuel consumption of 90.75mpg on a journey. Christian Stein, marketing director at Peugeot, believes the ... read more

 French energy giant EDF Energy is continuing to put its weight behind the development of green cars. First it formed a partnership with Renault to develop zero-emission transport (which you can read about here), and now it has formed a partnership with PSA Peugeot Citroen to support the development of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The agreement covers several technological programmes including the definition of business models capable of driving commercial development of electric ... read more

 As the Paris Motor Show edges closer, more manufacturers are coming forward with exciting new green car concepts. Among them is Peugeot, which will showcase its new hybrid concept - the Prologue - at the show. The 147kW (200 bhp) Prologue is described as featuring new generation hybrid technology, which will result in remarkable average carbon dioxide emission levels of just 109g/km. Also planning to make their mark at the show are Venturi Automobiles and Michelin, which are working ... read more

Not many would argue that Peugeot have been a leading light in fuel economy in recent years and have proven how much can be done with ordinary and traditional petrol and diesel engines to lower emissions. Now Peugeot is preparing to enter the hybrid market, with the anticipated Prologue, which could offer an ideal solution for larger families who still want to do their bit for the environment and watch their fuel expenses too. The traditional and familiar face of the 308 SW gets the hybrid ... read more

 It may be less than a month since the ultra successful British International Motor Show closed its doors, but already car manufacturers are lining up to showcase their latest offerings at the next major event on the motoring calendar - the Paris Motor Show. Preparing to say ‘bonjour’ at the event is Peugeot’s brand new hybrid concept car dubbed the RC. The vehicle has yet to be officially named although we understand that its name will be announced as part of its launch. The ... read more

 It’s nearly time for new car registrations to be launched in the UK and car manufacturers are happily boasting of their vehicles’ credentials ahead of their launch. The focus is unsurprisingly being placed on the greener aspects of a car’s performance - and the new Peugeot 407 is no exception. There are a number of exterior and interior enhancements for the 407 in the 2009 model year including a new SR model and a new RT5 satellite navigation system. However, the highlight ... read more

Whether it’s increased fuel prices or the proposed increases in vehicle taxation, the cost of running a car continues to rise. Peugeot, can, however, through their range of Blue Lion vehicles, help motorists reduce the impact of these increasing costs. With all models in the Blue Lion range achieving a combined fuel consumption of between 56 and 64 mpg, fuel costs are reduced. Combined with their low CO2 outputs (between 109 g/km and 130 g/km) and attracting vehicle excise duty ... read more

 The motoring industry may be feeling the pinch from the credit crunch, but sales of green cars are on the rise according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. According to its statistics, only 153,420 new vehicles were registered in July - down 13 per cent compared to last year’s figures, and the third successive month to show falling sales. However, despite the overall slump at dealerships across the UK, sales of alternatively fuelled vehicles actually ... read more