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Mitsubishi and Peugeot reach i-MiEV agreement

A final co-operative agreement has been signed between PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. The agreement revolves around the development and supply of the new generation i-MiEV. Back in 2009, the two companies signed a framework agreement and from there a final consensus on development and supply of electric vehicles based on the i-MiEV for [...]

Eco Cup winner achieves 90mpg in a 308

The winning driver in Peugeot’s Eco Cup challenge achieved staggering fuel efficiency of near 90 mpg. The race from Paris to Geneva took place to coincide with the opening of the motor show at the Swiss city, with the winner being the competitor that arrived at the finish within set time targets having used the [...]

Top 10 Green Cars of the Geneva Motor Show. The Green Piece

The Green Piece Column. Tuesday 23 February 2010 Steeped in tradition, having been established in 1905 and now set for its 80th edition, the Geneva International Motor Show has always been one of the highlights of the automotive calendar. Regarded as a level playing field for the world’s car manufacturers as Switzerland lacks an automotive industry of [...]

Peugeot reveals new 5 concept hybrid

Peugeot has released details of a new hybrid concept set to be revealed at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. The new car, called ‘5 by Peugeot’  is said to display the carmaker’s desire to move up in the world, offering space and luxury. Utilising Peugeot’s Hybrid4 technology, the new car will offer strong driving performance [...]

BMW and Peugeot join forces for new engine

Having formed a successful engine collaboration which has produced around 1.3million engines since 2006, BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroen will now continue their partnership on a next generation four-cylinder petrol engine. An agreement has been struck between Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG and Philippe Varin, the chairman of the managing [...]

Is the electric car revolution finally here? The Green Piece

How times have changed. If anything was learned from this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit it was that the motoring industry is not what it used to be. Attendees in previous years may have fond memories of the deafening music, smoke and dancing girls that accompanied a new model. However, at this year’s [...]

Peugeot launches eco drive challenge

Peugeot has launched the first ever pan-European eco-driving challenge, open to any qualified driver. Called the Peugeot Eco Cup, competitors will drive 1000 kilometres from Paris to Geneva, with the winning competitors being the ones that arrive at the finish within set time targets having used the least fuel. Would-be competitors can sign up at the dedicated [...]

Are fuel cells the ultimate eco cars? The Green Piece

The North American International Auto Show has marked the debut of a host of exciting new green car concepts, but few were as eagerly anticipated as Honda’s new CR-Z hybrid, dubbed the world’s first hybrid sports car. Yet despite its commitment to advancing electromotive technologies, Honda CEO and President Takanobu Ito was keen to promote [...]

Peugeot to apply new diesel engine in 308CC

Keep your eyes on the upcoming Peugeot 308CC – it will be the first model in the Peugeot range to benefit from the new 1.6litre 112bhp diesel engine. The engine has been designed to meet Euro 5 emission standards and boasts a host of improvements compared to the 110bhp such as improved performance, noise reduction and [...]

Peugeot signs electric vehicle agreements

Turning our attention away from the Detroit Motor Show (at least momentarily) and we shouldn’t forget that the Brussels Motor Show is also in full swing, where it was announced that Peugeot has signed two letters of intent agreements with Veolia and Greenwheels concerning the purchase of electric vehicles and the development of mobility services. As [...]