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Peugeot launches 207 model with CO2 emissions under 100g/km

2009 Peugeot 207 Economique - Click above for high-res image gallery 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 versions. The Economique gets 61.9 mpg U.S. on the EU combined cycle (3.8 l/100 km). To achieve this, the 207 Economique gets an improved engine management software and the addition of an ... Read more →

New TDI engines spread through VW family

The all-new generation of Volkswagen TDI engines, fitted with common-rail technology instead of pump-injectors, is spreading through the corporate family. Next June, Seat is getting the new 1.6-liter ...

Peugeot installs small diesel engine in 407, beats CO2 figure

Click on image for full-resolution gallery If I told you a few years ago that a medium-sized sedan would get a 1.6-liter diesel engine, you might have thought that I was crazy. However, Peugeot is ...

PSA considering manufacturing a hybrid for Spain

PSA has one of its largest manufacturing plants in the NW of Spain, near the city of Vigo. Since Spain is one of the countries that insists it will put a million EV and/or plug-in hybrids on roads by ...

Citron launches Airdream Business label

It's common knowledge that most carmakers selling cars in Europe have a set of models that are a little "greener" than the rest of the line-up. Each OEM's respective marketing department created a ...

H2Roma: PSA lays out green car future strategy 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Citroën and Peugeot have been putting out small, efficient vehicles for many years. At this weekend's H2Roma, the PSA group will talk about the green vehicles it hopes to bring to market in the future. H2Roma is an annual sustainable mobility and the PSA group's press release announcing its ...

Bosch improves diesel injectors factory in China 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Although diesel is not supported by the Chinese government as a "green" technology, Bosch is hoping to spread some of the joy Europeans have driving new-generation diesels there. The company has upgraded a facility in China to manufacture diesel common rail systems for use in passenger vehicles, ...

New look Citron C4 gets cleaner petrol and diesel options 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Citroën is out this week talking about the new look of its revamped C4, and we're paying attention to the new HDi and enhanced petrol versions that reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy. The petrol engines - a 1.6 16v VTi 120hp and a 1.6 16v THP 150hp - are the result of ...

PSA and Mitsubishi announce joint plant in Russia 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

PSA and Mitsubishi have officially laid the first foundation stone of their €470 million joint plant in Russia, located in Kaluga, 180km south-west of Moscow. The plant, which is being built on a 200 ha plot, is expected to produce 160,000 vehicles per year from 2011. Which models? Basically, ...

Spyshots: Citron C3-based minivan 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The rumors seem to be confirmed: Citroën could be preparing a small minivan based on the new platform that will be used for the upcoming C3. This minivan has a lot of company; witness the Renault Modus (based on the Renault Clio), the Opel Meriva (based on the Corsa), the Fiat Idea (based on ...

Citron installs robotized gearshift for the Nemo 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Citroën has something called Sensodrive. It's a manual gearshift change that uses no clutch pedal. This system reduces gearchange times and shaves fuel consumption a bit, especially in city driving. What it is interesting is that it's only been installed in the C2 and C3 models so far. It ...

Peugeot releases new transmissions for the 308 which increase efficiency 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The 308, one of the toughest competitors in the European compact hatchback market, is getting some improvements that increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. First of all, the Peugeot 308 will be fitted to a new 6-speed manual transmission which allows lower rpm at cruising speed and ...

Peugeot launches "Blue lion" environmental signature 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Because of the hunt on CO2 emissions the EU is living now, all marques have created their "eco"-offerings across the model line. Just to mention a few ones, Renault has the ECO2, Volkswagen has the BlueMotion, SEAT just launched the Ecomotive. Now it's the turn for Peugeot, launching the "Blue ...

Peugeot diesel hybrid 307 CC HDi 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

The new Peugeot diesel hybrid looks great, and comes in two low-fuel use flavors: coupe and convertible. The rusty orange color of the promo models of this car look great and what's inside is equally impressive. The 307 CC HDi uses hybrid technology in Peugeot's 1.6-litre HDi 110 diesel engine with ...



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