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The Hybrid4 technology is pretty popular at Peugeot and after the French automaker revealed its new “eco-friendly” 3008 has decided to use the same Frankfurt Motor Show to present its HX1 Concept, developed with shoe designer Pierre Hardy, and yes, shoes come as an accessory to this vehicle. Peugeot says that the HX1 Concept is using the same pattern as the 3008 Hybrid4, meaning a diesel engine and an electric motor are powering the vehicle. According to the French car manufacturer, the HX1 Concept is powered by a 2.2 liter HDi diesel engine which is delivering 201 BHP, “moving” the front axle, while the electric motor with its 95 BHP is sending power to the rear wheels to a total output of 299 BHP. The HX1 Concept has an impressive fuel efficiency, burning just 3.2 liters of diesel every 100 km in an average cycle, which means 88 mpg in the UK or 73.5 mpg in the US, while its CO2 emissions are just 83 g/km. As we said in other articles too, weird door displacements are catchi...

On the occasion of the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011, Peugeot is opening reservations for its special 508 RXH Limited Edition numbered series. 2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Limited Edition photo - With just 300 units rolling off the production lines, the 508 RXH Limited Edition promises all the exclusivity of a vehicle which embodies a move upmarket and is both modern and a cut above the rest. It can be reserved in the network and pre-reserved on the Internet as of 13 September 2011, in 12 European countries*. 2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Limited Edition photo - Customers for this numbered series will also obtain a sneak preview of the services of the 508 RXH, which combines driveability and high environmental standards: 200 hp, 4-wheel drive, fully electric mode and emissions below 109 g/km CO2 in mixed cycle. 2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Limited Edition photo Opting for this limited edition also means access to: - a unique car, - a special high-end finish, - a "sneak preview" ...

H2O is not just a futurist fire prevention vehicle produced by the creative people at Peugeot . H2O produces electricity and water using fuel cell battery technology. Hidden underneath the playful and dynamic appearance of a fire engine lies a very innovative propulsion method. H2O, built on a Partner Electric base, uses the fuel cell battery as a source of on-board energy and features a major innovation for this technology: the hydrogen is produced in real time, based on the system's needs, which means it can overcome the problems associated with storing pressurized hydrogen. With its generously proportioned air intake, feline-shaped lights and plunging muzzle-like bonnet, the front of the vehicle is strongly identified with the Lion. The rear is reserved for the tank and a telescopic ladder. At the bottom of the rear end panel, instead of the exhaust (no longer needed) there are two connections for the water feed or the branch pipe. Naturally, the colour is "fire engine red...

(from Peugeot Press Release) The Flux will be made into a Full Sized Concept-Car and Integrated into “Project Gotham Racing 4” on the Xbox 360™ After the Flux car design project was awarded winner of the 4th edition of Peugeot’s Design Contest , the team at Peugeot’s Style Center began creating a full scale model of the winning project, in close relationship with its author, Mihaп Panaоtescu. In addition, the project is in the process of being crafted virtually for inclusion in “Project Gotham Racing 4,” the racing game developed by Bizarre Creations exclusively for Microsoft®‘s Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system. The Flux project won after a selection period, which inspired the creation of 4,029 projects that came from 113 countries. The projects were posted on the website www.peugeot-concours-design.com between September and December 2006. Beginning in March, the Flux project will be replicated to full scale and presented in Peugeot’s booth for the next Frankfurt Auto s...

GENEVA — PSA Peugeot Citroën has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire or form an alliance with troubled Malaysian automaker Proton, which owns Lotus . Further, PSA executives say they are not interested in acquiring the Chrysler Group from DaimlerChrysler, throwing more cold water on speculation that the French carmaker might be planning a return to North America. In a media session at the Geneva auto show, PSA Chief Executive Christian Streiff said the company does not "have time" to look at Chrysler while it is focused on improving profits and quality. "To launch [a bid] now would be such a distraction of effort that it isn't possible," Strieff told reporters. "I do not think we will conclude another industrial alliance." The company announced Monday that it was breaking off talks with Proton after more than six months of discussions about a possible alliance or acquisition, including a feasibility study on joint production and platform-sharing ...

An oil-burning estate might seem an unusual target for a sports upgrade, particularly in a range containing a V6 GT Coupe, but Peugeot has given its 407 Station Wagon the body kit treatment. The Sport XS trim is an option for the 2.2-litre HDi 170 SW, and includes front and rear spoilers, a mesh grill and twin sports exhaust. Peugeot will also throw in 15-spoke 18-inch alloys and half-leather upholstery. There's no performance upgrade to match the looks, though, with the Sport XS retaining the standard 170bhp diesel burner. Prices start at £23,995, a £1,500 hike over the equivalent base model. Source: topgear

When it comes to folding metal roof convertibles, the 207 CC is a winner Turbo performance and stowage impress. Dash screen shows roof operation. It's the car that brought the folding metal roof to the people, kick-starting a trend for affordable drop-tops boasting Mercedes SL-style technology for a quarter of the price. Looking back, it seems obvious the 206 CC was destined to be a hit. But even Peugeot was surprised by its success. The French firm expected only niche sales, not for it to become the UK's most popular convertible. So can its replacement, the 207 CC, perform the same trick in a market that is now far more competitive? The arrival of the all-new car hasn't come a moment too soon. Based on the same platform as the 207 hatchback, it sets out to answer the criticisms of its predecessor, with more emphasis on quality. Peugeot predicts even higher sales as a result, but with rivals such as Mitsubishi's Colt CC, Nissan's Micra C+C and Vauxhall's Tigra,...

It's one of the most tenuous acronyms we've ever come across, but at least the end result is worth the creaky abbreviation. The Peugeot -sponsored P.L.E.A.S.E design competition takes it name from the firm's desire to find a car that provides driving 'Pleasure through its Lightness and its Efficiency while remaining Accessible through its Simplicity and Environmentally friendly design'. We told you it was tenuous. The winner of this strangely titled contest is the Flux , created by 20-year-old Romanian student Mihai Panaitescu. Mihai is the youngest ever winner of the competition and his Flux sports car uses a fuel cell in place of a petrol engine. We hope the contest leads to a job for young Mihai, where he could help Peugeot streamline its acronyms.

(from Peugeot Press Release) To coincide with the public world premiere of the 4007 at Geneva, Peugeot is unveiling a highly exclusive exercise in style produced in collaboration with luxury manufacturer Holland&Holland, recognised for its spirit of adventure. Exterior The pearlescent Bronze body colour paintwork combines harmoniously with the vehicle’s chrome detailing to accentuate the exclusive nature of this 4007 by emphasising its power and feline qualities combined with the presence of its style and ‘all-terrain’ character. Water-resistant leather features on the door mirror casings and roof bars, while the “Holland&Holland” logo, the hood of a royal falcon, is applied to the rear quarter panels. Large 20" alloy wheels, machined from a single block in a unique fourfold design, add presence to the vehicle’s exclusivity. Interior Only when you are in the vehicle does the creative alliance between the Peugeot Style Centre and Holland&Holland teams become more ap...

GENEVA — Peugeot announced on Friday that its lineup at the upcoming 77th International Motor Show in Geneva will feature the worldwide debut of three vehicles, including the 207SW Outdoor Concept , a sleek-looking crossover that hints at a future production model. The French automaker released a sketch of the 207SW Outdoor Concept , which features a panoramic glass roof, a split-opening rear hatch, bluish chrome exterior touches, and parachute-type fabric trim in the cabin. Peugeot and Citroën are treading into SUV territory in Geneva: Citroën with its C-Crosser and Peugeot with the new 4007, a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle. The 4007 was developed in partnership with Mitsubishi and is powered by a new 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine that produces 156 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The automaker will show a second version of the 4007 by Holland & Holland that features bronze exterior paint, 20-inch alloy wheels and a cabin outfitted with jet black and chartreuse green leather ...

PARIS — The 10 finalists in Peugeot 's annual design competition include the Concept LiiON , a three-wheeler powered by lithium-ion cells with a rear end that resembles a lion's tail, and the Speedlite , a high-performance hybrid with a Wifi-driven driver console. The finalists are a global group from around the world including Brazil, China and the United States. As a group, they tended to favor hybrids and other alternative powertrains, often with an emphasis on "extreme power." Inspiration was drawn from old Formula 1 cars, as well as open-wheel hot rods of the 1950s. Peugeot said more than 4,000 cars from 113 countries were entered into the 2007 competition, the most since the event started four years ago. Part of the selection phase included a vote by Internet users to help determine the 10 finalists. The winner will be named at the Geneva Motor Show in March. A full-scale model of the winner will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall, and the c...