A NEW MARQUE PLAN AND 14 NEW MODEL LAUNCHES WITH ONE AIM: TO MOVE UP THREE PLACES IN THE WORLD CAR MARKET

Peugeot has launched a new Marque plan, stating its goals for 2015. To move up 3 places in the world car market. To establish the Peugeot marque as the benchmark for style. To become the leading manufacturer for mobility services. In order to achieve these goals, Peugeot is relying on a new product strategy, new style lines, new mobility services and a new visual identity. A twin product offensive Peugeot will reaffirm its excellence...

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FIRST MERIVA PICS OPEN DOORS TO CLASS-LEADING ACCESS & INNOVATION

Unique-in-class FlexDoors offer unrivalled occupant access and convenience FlexRail and FlexSpace features bring new levels of cabin versatility to class Fuel consumption reduced by 15% vs current range; ecoFLEX version to be offered Luton – These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall’s new Meriva, which is set to turn the conventional concept of family-car usability on its head with a combination of clever, rear-hinged back...

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NEW ASTRA HITS ROAD TODAY!

Luton – First customers will receive the keys to their new Astras today as Vauxhall celebrates the retail launch of what’s set to be the best-selling British-built car in the UK. Vauxhall dealers across the country are expecting a surge of interest in the new five-door hatchback when their doors open this morning. They’ll also be busy delivering cars to eager customers who placed their orders soon after the car went on sale in...

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NEW VOLVO C30 1.6D DRIVe WITH START/STOP NAMED GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR

The new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop has been awarded TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk’s Green Car of the Year. The Volvo C30 DRIVe stormed ahead in the online poll beating rivals such as the Toyota Prius and BMW 316d to receive the accolade. Emitting only 99g/km of CO2, the new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop not only qualifies for free annual Vehicle Excise Duty, but also offers up to 74.3 mpg on a combined cycle...

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VOLVO CAR CORPORATION TO INTRODUCE PLUG-IN HYBRIDS IN 2012

Volvo is introducing a series-produced plug-in hybrid as early as 2012. Pure electric power from the battery will cover the daily transport needs of 75 percent of European drivers. For longer distances, an efficient diesel hybrid engine automatically takes over when the battery energy levels start to run low. The total combined range is approximately 745 miles, whilst carbon dioxide emissions will be less than 50 grams per kilometre,...

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