Wednesday, June 15, 2011
When automakers don’t have something truly new to add to one of their models, they tend to introduce special edition versions, which most of the times translates to added equipment features. And that’s the case with the new Peugeot 107 Sportium Special Edition for the British market. Read more »
When automakers don’t have something truly new to add to one of their models, they tend to introduce special edition versions, which most of the times translates to added equipment features. And that’s the case with the new Peugeot 107 Sportium Special Edition for the British market.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Peugeot Creates Interactive Print Ad with an Inflatable Mini Airbag for the 408 Sedan
0 comments Posted by bajol at 8:33 AM
This past February, Peugeot launched the four-door sedan variant of its 308 series in the Brazilian market as the new 408. In one of its first advertising campaigns for the car, the French carmaker wanted to communicate the compact-sized model’s safety features, namely the availability of six airbags with eight protection points.
Peugeot turned to the creative people of the Sao Paulo-based advertising agency Loducca who came up with an interactive print ad for the 408. The company used a supplier from China to create 50,000 mini airbags, which were then inserted in one of Brazil’s most reputable business magazines, the Exame.
Peugeot Creates Interactive Print Ad with an Inflatable Mini Airbag for the 408 Sedan
0 comments Posted by bajol at 8:33 AMThis past February, Peugeot launched the four-door sedan variant of its 308 series in the Brazilian market as the new 408. In one of its first advertising campaigns for the car, the French carmaker wanted to communicate the compact-sized model’s safety features, namely the availability of six airbags with eight protection points.
Peugeot turned to the creative people of the Sao Paulo-based advertising agency Loducca who came up with an interactive print ad for the 408. The company used a supplier from China to create 50,000 mini airbags, which were then inserted in one of Brazil’s most reputable business magazines, the Exame.
Friday, June 10, 2011
The grid for 2011’s Le Mans 24 Hours will see an all-Audi front row.
Both R18 TDI Audi Sport Team Joest entries managed to just better the times set by any of the Peugeots, surely their greatest rivals for the race.
Indeed, the first seven spots are occupied by either an R18 TDI or a 908, both of which are diesel-powered. That dominance would suggest that efforts by race organisers, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, to equalise performance between petrol and diesel cars hasn’t been successful.
| 2011 24 Heures Du Mans - Qualification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Race No. | Team | Drivers | Car | Class | Time |
| 1 | 2 | Audi Sport Team Joest | M. Fassler / A. Lotterer / B. Treluyer | Audi R18 TDI | LM P1 | 3:25.738 |
| 2 | 1 | Audi Sport Team Joest | T. Bernhard / R. Dumas / M. Rockenfeller | Audi R18 TDI | LM P1 | 3:25.799 |
| 3 | 9 | Team Peugeot Total | P. Lamy / S. Bourdais / S. Pagenaud | Peugeot 908 | LM P1 | 3:26.010 |
| 4 | 8 | Peugeot Sport Total | F. Montagny / S. Sarrazin / N. Minassian | Peugeot 908 | LM P1 | 3:26.156 |
| 5 | 3 | Audi Sport North America | R. Capello / T. Kristensen / A. McNish | Audi R18 TDI | LM P1 | 3:26.165 |
| 6 | 7 | Peugeot Sport Total | M. Gene / A. Wurz / A. Davidson | Peugeot 908 | LM P1 | 3:26.272 |
| 7 | 10 | Team Oreca Matmut | N. Lapierre / L. Duval / O. Panis | Peugeot 908 HDI-FAP | LM P1 | 3:30.084 |
| 8 | 12 | Rebellion Racing | N. Jani / N. Prost / J. Bleekemolen | Lola B 10/60 Coupe-Toyota | LM P1 | 3:32.883 |
| 9 | 16 | Pescarolo Team | E. Collard / C. Tinseau / J. Jousse | Pescarolo Judd | LM P1 | 3:33.066 |
| 10 | 13 | Rebellion Racing | A. Belicchi / J. Boullion / G. Smith | Lola B 10/60 Coupe-Toyota | LM P1 | 3:34.573 |
| 11 | 15 | Oak Racing | T. Monteiro / G. Moreau / P. Ragues | Oak Pescarolo-Judd | LM P1 | 3:34.933 |
| 12 | 22 | Kronos Racing | V. Ickx / M. Martin / B. Leinders | Lola Aston Martin | LM P1 | 3:36.551 |
| 13 | 20 | Quifel-Asm Team | M. Amaral / O. Pla / W. Hughes | Zytek 09 SC | LM P1 | 3:37.393 |
| 14 | 26 | Signatech Nissan | F. Mailleux / L. Ordoñez / S. Ayari | Oreca 03-Nissan | LM P2 | 3:41.458 |
| 15 | 24 | Oak Racing | J. Nicolet / R. Hein / J. Yvon | Oak Pescarolo-Judd | LM P1 | 3:41.908 |
| 16 | 42 | Strakka Racing | N. Leventis / D. Watts / J. Kane | Honda Performance Development Arx 01 | LM P2 | 3:42.615 |
| 17 | 48 | Team Oreca Matmut | A. Premat / D. Hallyday / D. Kraihamer | Oreca 03-Nissan | LM P2 | 3:43.098 |
| 18 | 39 | Pecom Racing | L. Perez-Companc / M. Russo / P. Kaffer | Lola B11/40-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:43.223 |
| 19 | 49 | Oak Racing | S. Nakano / N. De Crem / J. Charouz | Oak Pescarolo-BMW | LM P2 | 3:43.479 |
| 20 | 41 | Greaves Motorsport | K. Ojjeh / O. Lombard / T. Kimber-Smith | Zytek Nissan | LM P2 | 3:43.802 |
| 21 | 40 | Race Performance | M. Frey / R. Meichtry / M. Rostan | Oreca 03-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:44.294 |
| 22 | 007 | Aston Martin Racing | C. Klien / S. Mucke / D. Turner | Aston Martin AMR-One | LM P1 | 3:45.918 |
| 23 | 36 | RML | T. Erdos / M. Newton / B. Collins | Honda Performance Development Arx 01 | LM P2 | 3:47.308 |
| 24 | 5 | Hope Racing | S. Zacchia / J. Lammers / C. Elgaard | Oreca Swiss Hy Tech-Hybrid | LM P1 | 3:47.691 |
| 25 | 009 | Aston Martin Racing | A. Fernandez / A. Meyrick / H. Primat | Aston Martin AMR-One | LM P1 | 3:48.355 |
| 26 | 44 | Extreme Limite AM Paris | F. Rosier / P. Haezebrouck / J. De Fournoux | Norma M200P-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:48.420 |
| 27 | 35 | Oak Racing | A. Barlesi / F. Da Rocha / P. Lafargue | Oak Pescarolo-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:48.665 |
| 28 | 33 | Level 5 Motorsports | S. Tucker / C. Bouchut / J. Barbosa | Lola Coupe-Honda Performance Development | LM P2 | 3:48.863 |
| 29 | 55 | BMW Motorsport | A. Farfus / J. Muller / D. Werner | BMW M3 GT | LM GTE Pro | 3:57.592 |
| 30 | 51 | AF Corse Srl | G. Fisichella / G. Bruni / T. Vilander | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 3:58.040 |
| 31 | 56 | BMW Motorsport | A. Priaulx / D. Muller / J. Hand | BMW M3 GT | LM GTE Pro | 3:58.426 |
| 32 | 74 | Corvette Racing | O. Gavin / J. Magnussen / R. Westbrook | Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.519 |
| 33 | 89 | Hankook-Team Farnbacher | D. Farnbacher / A. Simonsen / L. Keen | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.519 |
| 34 | 73 | Corvette Racing | A. Garcia / T. Milner / O. Beretta | Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.633 |
| 35 | 77 | Team Felbermayr-Proton | M. Lieb / R. Lietz / W. Henzler | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.662 |
| 36 | 59 | Luxury Racing | S. Ortelli / F. Makowiecki / J. Melo | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.901 |
| 37 | 75 | Prospeed Competition | M. Goossens / M. Holzer / J. Van Lagen | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.962 |
| 38 | 79 | Jota | S. Dolan / S. Hancock / C. Buncombe | Aston Martin Vantage | LM GTE Pro | 4:00.747 |
| 39 | 66 | JMW Motorsport | R. Bell / T. Sugden / X. Maassen | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 4:00.890 |
| 40 | 80 | Flying Lizard Motorsports | J. Bergmeister / P. Long / L. Luhr | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 4:01.024 |
| 41 | 58 | Luxury Racing | A. Beltoise / F. Jakubowski / P. Thiriet | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 4:01.176 |
| 42 | 61 | AF Corse SRL | P. Perazzini / M. Cioci / S. Breslin | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:01.282 |
| 43 | 88 | Team Felbermayr-Proton | B. Miller / N. Tandy / A. Al-Faisal | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 4:01.752 33 |
| 44 | 71 | AF Corse | R. Kauffman / M. Waltrip / R. Aguas | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 4:02.216 |
| 45 | 76 | Imsa Performance Matmut | P. Pilet / R. Narac / N. Armindo | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 4:02.548 |
| 46 | 63 | Proton Competition | C. Ried / H. Felbermayr Jr. / H. Felbermayr | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Am | 4:03.532 |
| 47 | 81 | Flying Lizard Motorsports | S. Neiman / D. Law / S. Pumpelly | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Am | 4:03.648 |
| 48 | 70 | Larbre Competition | C. Bourret / P. Gibon / J. Belloc | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Am | 4:03.918 |
| 49 | 83 | JMB Racing | M. Rodrigues / J. Menahem / N. Marroc | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:04.640 |
| 50 | 60 | Gulf AMR Middle East | F. Giroix / R. Goethe / M. Wainwright | Aston Martin Vantage | LM GTE Am | 4:04.825 |
| 51 | 57 | Krohn Racing | T. Krohn / N. Jonsson / M. Rugolo | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:05.211 |
| 52 | 50 | Larbre Competition | P. Bornhanuser / J. Canal / G. Gardel | Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 | LM GTE Am | 4:05.955 |
| 53 | 62 | CRS Racing | P. Ehret / S. Lynn / R. Wills | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:07.236 |
| 54 | 65 | Lotus Jetalliance | J. Rossiter / J. Mowlem / J. Hirschi | Lotus Evora | LM GTE Pro | 4:07.465 |
| 55 | 68 | Robertson Racing LLC | D. Robertson / A. Robertson / D. Murry | Ford GT-Doran | LM GTE Am | 4:08.208 |
| 56 | 64 | Lotus Jetalliance | O. Slingerland / M. Rich / J. Hartshorne | Lotus Evora | LM GTE Pro | 4:12.569 |
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The grid for 2011’s Le Mans 24 Hours will see an all-Audi front row.
Both R18 TDI Audi Sport Team Joest entries managed to just better the times set by any of the Peugeots, surely their greatest rivals for the race.
Indeed, the first seven spots are occupied by either an R18 TDI or a 908, both of which are diesel-powered. That dominance would suggest that efforts by race organisers, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, to equalise performance between petrol and diesel cars hasn’t been successful.
| 2011 24 Heures Du Mans - Qualification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Race No. | Team | Drivers | Car | Class | Time |
| 1 | 2 | Audi Sport Team Joest | M. Fassler / A. Lotterer / B. Treluyer | Audi R18 TDI | LM P1 | 3:25.738 |
| 2 | 1 | Audi Sport Team Joest | T. Bernhard / R. Dumas / M. Rockenfeller | Audi R18 TDI | LM P1 | 3:25.799 |
| 3 | 9 | Team Peugeot Total | P. Lamy / S. Bourdais / S. Pagenaud | Peugeot 908 | LM P1 | 3:26.010 |
| 4 | 8 | Peugeot Sport Total | F. Montagny / S. Sarrazin / N. Minassian | Peugeot 908 | LM P1 | 3:26.156 |
| 5 | 3 | Audi Sport North America | R. Capello / T. Kristensen / A. McNish | Audi R18 TDI | LM P1 | 3:26.165 |
| 6 | 7 | Peugeot Sport Total | M. Gene / A. Wurz / A. Davidson | Peugeot 908 | LM P1 | 3:26.272 |
| 7 | 10 | Team Oreca Matmut | N. Lapierre / L. Duval / O. Panis | Peugeot 908 HDI-FAP | LM P1 | 3:30.084 |
| 8 | 12 | Rebellion Racing | N. Jani / N. Prost / J. Bleekemolen | Lola B 10/60 Coupe-Toyota | LM P1 | 3:32.883 |
| 9 | 16 | Pescarolo Team | E. Collard / C. Tinseau / J. Jousse | Pescarolo Judd | LM P1 | 3:33.066 |
| 10 | 13 | Rebellion Racing | A. Belicchi / J. Boullion / G. Smith | Lola B 10/60 Coupe-Toyota | LM P1 | 3:34.573 |
| 11 | 15 | Oak Racing | T. Monteiro / G. Moreau / P. Ragues | Oak Pescarolo-Judd | LM P1 | 3:34.933 |
| 12 | 22 | Kronos Racing | V. Ickx / M. Martin / B. Leinders | Lola Aston Martin | LM P1 | 3:36.551 |
| 13 | 20 | Quifel-Asm Team | M. Amaral / O. Pla / W. Hughes | Zytek 09 SC | LM P1 | 3:37.393 |
| 14 | 26 | Signatech Nissan | F. Mailleux / L. Ordoñez / S. Ayari | Oreca 03-Nissan | LM P2 | 3:41.458 |
| 15 | 24 | Oak Racing | J. Nicolet / R. Hein / J. Yvon | Oak Pescarolo-Judd | LM P1 | 3:41.908 |
| 16 | 42 | Strakka Racing | N. Leventis / D. Watts / J. Kane | Honda Performance Development Arx 01 | LM P2 | 3:42.615 |
| 17 | 48 | Team Oreca Matmut | A. Premat / D. Hallyday / D. Kraihamer | Oreca 03-Nissan | LM P2 | 3:43.098 |
| 18 | 39 | Pecom Racing | L. Perez-Companc / M. Russo / P. Kaffer | Lola B11/40-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:43.223 |
| 19 | 49 | Oak Racing | S. Nakano / N. De Crem / J. Charouz | Oak Pescarolo-BMW | LM P2 | 3:43.479 |
| 20 | 41 | Greaves Motorsport | K. Ojjeh / O. Lombard / T. Kimber-Smith | Zytek Nissan | LM P2 | 3:43.802 |
| 21 | 40 | Race Performance | M. Frey / R. Meichtry / M. Rostan | Oreca 03-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:44.294 |
| 22 | 007 | Aston Martin Racing | C. Klien / S. Mucke / D. Turner | Aston Martin AMR-One | LM P1 | 3:45.918 |
| 23 | 36 | RML | T. Erdos / M. Newton / B. Collins | Honda Performance Development Arx 01 | LM P2 | 3:47.308 |
| 24 | 5 | Hope Racing | S. Zacchia / J. Lammers / C. Elgaard | Oreca Swiss Hy Tech-Hybrid | LM P1 | 3:47.691 |
| 25 | 009 | Aston Martin Racing | A. Fernandez / A. Meyrick / H. Primat | Aston Martin AMR-One | LM P1 | 3:48.355 |
| 26 | 44 | Extreme Limite AM Paris | F. Rosier / P. Haezebrouck / J. De Fournoux | Norma M200P-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:48.420 |
| 27 | 35 | Oak Racing | A. Barlesi / F. Da Rocha / P. Lafargue | Oak Pescarolo-Judd BMW | LM P2 | 3:48.665 |
| 28 | 33 | Level 5 Motorsports | S. Tucker / C. Bouchut / J. Barbosa | Lola Coupe-Honda Performance Development | LM P2 | 3:48.863 |
| 29 | 55 | BMW Motorsport | A. Farfus / J. Muller / D. Werner | BMW M3 GT | LM GTE Pro | 3:57.592 |
| 30 | 51 | AF Corse Srl | G. Fisichella / G. Bruni / T. Vilander | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 3:58.040 |
| 31 | 56 | BMW Motorsport | A. Priaulx / D. Muller / J. Hand | BMW M3 GT | LM GTE Pro | 3:58.426 |
| 32 | 74 | Corvette Racing | O. Gavin / J. Magnussen / R. Westbrook | Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.519 |
| 33 | 89 | Hankook-Team Farnbacher | D. Farnbacher / A. Simonsen / L. Keen | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.519 |
| 34 | 73 | Corvette Racing | A. Garcia / T. Milner / O. Beretta | Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.633 |
| 35 | 77 | Team Felbermayr-Proton | M. Lieb / R. Lietz / W. Henzler | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.662 |
| 36 | 59 | Luxury Racing | S. Ortelli / F. Makowiecki / J. Melo | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.901 |
| 37 | 75 | Prospeed Competition | M. Goossens / M. Holzer / J. Van Lagen | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 3:59.962 |
| 38 | 79 | Jota | S. Dolan / S. Hancock / C. Buncombe | Aston Martin Vantage | LM GTE Pro | 4:00.747 |
| 39 | 66 | JMW Motorsport | R. Bell / T. Sugden / X. Maassen | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 4:00.890 |
| 40 | 80 | Flying Lizard Motorsports | J. Bergmeister / P. Long / L. Luhr | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 4:01.024 |
| 41 | 58 | Luxury Racing | A. Beltoise / F. Jakubowski / P. Thiriet | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 4:01.176 |
| 42 | 61 | AF Corse SRL | P. Perazzini / M. Cioci / S. Breslin | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:01.282 |
| 43 | 88 | Team Felbermayr-Proton | B. Miller / N. Tandy / A. Al-Faisal | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 4:01.752 33 |
| 44 | 71 | AF Corse | R. Kauffman / M. Waltrip / R. Aguas | Ferrari 458 Italia | LM GTE Pro | 4:02.216 |
| 45 | 76 | Imsa Performance Matmut | P. Pilet / R. Narac / N. Armindo | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Pro | 4:02.548 |
| 46 | 63 | Proton Competition | C. Ried / H. Felbermayr Jr. / H. Felbermayr | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Am | 4:03.532 |
| 47 | 81 | Flying Lizard Motorsports | S. Neiman / D. Law / S. Pumpelly | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Am | 4:03.648 |
| 48 | 70 | Larbre Competition | C. Bourret / P. Gibon / J. Belloc | Porsche 911 RSR (997) | LM GTE Am | 4:03.918 |
| 49 | 83 | JMB Racing | M. Rodrigues / J. Menahem / N. Marroc | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:04.640 |
| 50 | 60 | Gulf AMR Middle East | F. Giroix / R. Goethe / M. Wainwright | Aston Martin Vantage | LM GTE Am | 4:04.825 |
| 51 | 57 | Krohn Racing | T. Krohn / N. Jonsson / M. Rugolo | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:05.211 |
| 52 | 50 | Larbre Competition | P. Bornhanuser / J. Canal / G. Gardel | Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 | LM GTE Am | 4:05.955 |
| 53 | 62 | CRS Racing | P. Ehret / S. Lynn / R. Wills | Ferrari F430 | LM GTE Am | 4:07.236 |
| 54 | 65 | Lotus Jetalliance | J. Rossiter / J. Mowlem / J. Hirschi | Lotus Evora | LM GTE Pro | 4:07.465 |
| 55 | 68 | Robertson Racing LLC | D. Robertson / A. Robertson / D. Murry | Ford GT-Doran | LM GTE Am | 4:08.208 |
| 56 | 64 | Lotus Jetalliance | O. Slingerland / M. Rich / J. Hartshorne | Lotus Evora | LM GTE Pro | 4:12.569 |
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Georges Lautner’s 1981 action-thriller Le Professionnel is about a French Secret Service agent betrayed by his employers and left to rot in an African prison camp. After breaking out and returning to his native France, the agent (played by Jean-Paul Belmondo) begins plotting his revenge against the people who set him up. In this scene, Belmondo is attempting to outfox the French Secret Service agents following him.
Belmodono’s car is the red Fiat 131 Supermirafiori while his rivals are driving a black Peugeot 504. There are a couple of 180 degree turns, a handful of nice pit manoeuvres and the prerequisite shot of the Eiffel Tower for the non-Gallic viewers. The chase eventually moves to the grounds of the Palais de Chaillot, where we discover just how overused that, “driving a car down some stairs,” thing was before Jason Bourne got around to it.
Read more »Georges Lautner’s 1981 action-thriller Le Professionnel is about a French Secret Service agent betrayed by his employers and left to rot in an African prison camp. After breaking out and returning to his native France, the agent (played by Jean-Paul Belmondo) begins plotting his revenge against the people who set him up. In this scene, Belmondo is attempting to outfox the French Secret Service agents following him.
Belmodono’s car is the red Fiat 131 Supermirafiori while his rivals are driving a black Peugeot 504. There are a couple of 180 degree turns, a handful of nice pit manoeuvres and the prerequisite shot of the Eiffel Tower for the non-Gallic viewers. The chase eventually moves to the grounds of the Palais de Chaillot, where we discover just how overused that, “driving a car down some stairs,” thing was before Jason Bourne got around to it.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
On April 27, 2011, for the first time in the Peugeot’s history, the French car maker set an official lap record on the Nordschleife race track in Germany. And this was no ordinary feat as Peugeot established an electric speed record with a concept model, the EX1 design study, which we first laid eyes upon at last year’s Paris Motor Show.
With Stéphane Caillet, driver and tuner-technician from Peugeot’s Research & Development Centre, behind the wheel, the futuristic looking EX1 completed a lap around the Nurburgring in 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds (9:01.338) at an average speed of 138.324 km/h (85.951 mph).
On April 27, 2011, for the first time in the Peugeot’s history, the French car maker set an official lap record on the Nordschleife race track in Germany. And this was no ordinary feat as Peugeot established an electric speed record with a concept model, the EX1 design study, which we first laid eyes upon at last year’s Paris Motor Show.
With Stéphane Caillet, driver and tuner-technician from Peugeot’s Research & Development Centre, behind the wheel, the futuristic looking EX1 completed a lap around the Nurburgring in 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds (9:01.338) at an average speed of 138.324 km/h (85.951 mph).
Monday, May 2, 2011
Peugeot's EX1 Concept Breaks the Electric Car Record on the Nurburgring
0 comments Posted by bajol at 11:03 AM
It's not very often we hear about an electric car taking on the fearsome Nurburgring-Nordschleife track. A concept version of an EV is an even rarer sight on the “Green Hell”, but that's exactly what Peugeot did as it put the EX1 design study at work on the world's toughest circuit.
It wasn't just a pleasure ride, however, since Peugeot visited the ‘Ring to break the lap record for electric cars. And it did, with driver Stéphane Caillet lapping the 20.8-kilometer (12.92-mile) long track in 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds, at an average speed of 138,324 km/h (85.95 mph), in “very unfavorable weather conditions”, according to the French automaker. The previous lap record set by an electric car belonged to the Mini E racer, which lapped the German track last year in 9 minutes and 51.45 seconds.
Read more »Peugeot's EX1 Concept Breaks the Electric Car Record on the Nurburgring
0 comments Posted by bajol at 11:03 AMIt's not very often we hear about an electric car taking on the fearsome Nurburgring-Nordschleife track. A concept version of an EV is an even rarer sight on the “Green Hell”, but that's exactly what Peugeot did as it put the EX1 design study at work on the world's toughest circuit.
It wasn't just a pleasure ride, however, since Peugeot visited the ‘Ring to break the lap record for electric cars. And it did, with driver Stéphane Caillet lapping the 20.8-kilometer (12.92-mile) long track in 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds, at an average speed of 138,324 km/h (85.95 mph), in “very unfavorable weather conditions”, according to the French automaker. The previous lap record set by an electric car belonged to the Mini E racer, which lapped the German track last year in 9 minutes and 51.45 seconds.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
UK car sales in the first quarter of 2011 fell 8.7% to 558,336, according to figures released by the SMMT.
With the fleet and business segments showing slight increases on 2010, the decline was due to 57,769 fewer private registrations. However, given the scrappage scheme that was running last year, such a drop was expected.
Probably reflecting those reduced private sales, the proportion of petrol-powered cars dipped to just over 50%. Consequently, average new car CO2 emissions were 140.3g/km, a 3.4% reduction compared to 2010.
The Ford Fiesta retained its position as the most popular car in the UK. Further down the chart, a D segment model from a mainstream manufacturer actually managed to outsell the ubiquitous 3 Series, with the Vauxhall Insignia achieving 11,904 registrations compared to the BMW’s 10,141.
| Top 10: UK Car Sales Q1 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Manufacturer | Model | Registrations |
| 1 | Ford | Fiesta | 27,924 |
| 2 | Ford | Focus | 24,435 |
| 3 | Vauxhall | Corsa | 20,536 |
| 4 | Vauxhall | Astra | 17,250 |
| 5 | Volkswagen | Golf | 17,101 |
| 6 | Volkswagen | Polo | 12,214 |
| 7 | Vauxhall | Insignia | 11,904 |
| 8 | Peugeot | 207 | 10,335 |
| 9 | BMW | 3 Series | 10,141 |
| 10 | Nissan | Qashqai | 9,253 |
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UK car sales in the first quarter of 2011 fell 8.7% to 558,336, according to figures released by the SMMT.
With the fleet and business segments showing slight increases on 2010, the decline was due to 57,769 fewer private registrations. However, given the scrappage scheme that was running last year, such a drop was expected.
Probably reflecting those reduced private sales, the proportion of petrol-powered cars dipped to just over 50%. Consequently, average new car CO2 emissions were 140.3g/km, a 3.4% reduction compared to 2010.
The Ford Fiesta retained its position as the most popular car in the UK. Further down the chart, a D segment model from a mainstream manufacturer actually managed to outsell the ubiquitous 3 Series, with the Vauxhall Insignia achieving 11,904 registrations compared to the BMW’s 10,141.
| Top 10: UK Car Sales Q1 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Manufacturer | Model | Registrations |
| 1 | Ford | Fiesta | 27,924 |
| 2 | Ford | Focus | 24,435 |
| 3 | Vauxhall | Corsa | 20,536 |
| 4 | Vauxhall | Astra | 17,250 |
| 5 | Volkswagen | Golf | 17,101 |
| 6 | Volkswagen | Polo | 12,214 |
| 7 | Vauxhall | Insignia | 11,904 |
| 8 | Peugeot | 207 | 10,335 |
| 9 | BMW | 3 Series | 10,141 |
| 10 | Nissan | Qashqai | 9,253 |
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Top 10: UK car sales 2010
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Following a strong showing at the Business Car Awards in January, BMW has been similarly rewarded by the 2011 Fleet News Awards. As well as being voted manufacturer of the year, it also secured four individual vehicle accolades.
There’s no doubt that the combination of badge appeal, driving dynamics and strong residuals make the honours deserved, but surely such ever increasing popularity amongst fleet users risks eroding the exclusivity of the brand?
However, BMW didn’t get everything its own way. The new Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max scooped the company car and people carrier prizes, the former being voted for by Fleet News readers.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group secured wins for its Polo, Golf and Superb, while the Kia Sportage was declared the best crossover.
2011 Fleet News Awards winners
Voted for by Fleet News readers
New company car of the year: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max
Fleet manufacturer of the year: BMW
Fleet News Hall of Fame: Phil Redman
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| New company car of the year and best people carrier: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max |
Voted for by Fleet News jurors
Manufacturer Awards
Best small car: Volkswagen Polo
Best lower-medium car: Volkswagen Golf
Best upper-medium car: Skoda Superb
Best people carrier: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max
Best estate car: BMW 5 Series Touring
Best SUV: BMW X3
Best premium car: BMW 3 Series
Best boardroom car: BMW 5 Series
Best crossover: Kia Sportage
Most improved fleet manufacturer of the year: Renault
Green fleet manufacturer of the year: Peugeot
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| Best boardroom car: BMW 5 Series |
Supplier Awards
Environment: The Miles Consultancy
Customer service: Leaseplan
New product / service: Arval
Safety award: Peak Performance
Short-term rental company of the year: Hertz
Leasing company of the year: Arval
Fleet supplier of the year: The AA
Fleet manager of the year: Val South, Xerox
Fleet Awards
Fleet initiative of the year: Balfour Beatty
Fleet of the year (under 250 vehicles): The Independent Group
Fleet of the year (251-500 vehicles): Iron Mountain
Fleet of the year (501-1,000 vehicles): Kelly Communications
Fleet of the year (>1,000 vehicles): Johnson & Johnson
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Business Car of the Year
Following a strong showing at the Business Car Awards in January, BMW has been similarly rewarded by the 2011 Fleet News Awards. As well as being voted manufacturer of the year, it also secured four individual vehicle accolades.
There’s no doubt that the combination of badge appeal, driving dynamics and strong residuals make the honours deserved, but surely such ever increasing popularity amongst fleet users risks eroding the exclusivity of the brand?
However, BMW didn’t get everything its own way. The new Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max scooped the company car and people carrier prizes, the former being voted for by Fleet News readers.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group secured wins for its Polo, Golf and Superb, while the Kia Sportage was declared the best crossover.
2011 Fleet News Awards winners
Voted for by Fleet News readers
New company car of the year: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max
Fleet manufacturer of the year: BMW
Fleet News Hall of Fame: Phil Redman
|
| New company car of the year and best people carrier: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max |
Voted for by Fleet News jurors
Manufacturer Awards
Best small car: Volkswagen Polo
Best lower-medium car: Volkswagen Golf
Best upper-medium car: Skoda Superb
Best people carrier: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max
Best estate car: BMW 5 Series Touring
Best SUV: BMW X3
Best premium car: BMW 3 Series
Best boardroom car: BMW 5 Series
Best crossover: Kia Sportage
Most improved fleet manufacturer of the year: Renault
Green fleet manufacturer of the year: Peugeot
|
| Best boardroom car: BMW 5 Series |
Supplier Awards
Environment: The Miles Consultancy
Customer service: Leaseplan
New product / service: Arval
Safety award: Peak Performance
Short-term rental company of the year: Hertz
Leasing company of the year: Arval
Fleet supplier of the year: The AA
Fleet manager of the year: Val South, Xerox
Fleet Awards
Fleet initiative of the year: Balfour Beatty
Fleet of the year (under 250 vehicles): The Independent Group
Fleet of the year (251-500 vehicles): Iron Mountain
Fleet of the year (501-1,000 vehicles): Kelly Communications
Fleet of the year (>1,000 vehicles): Johnson & Johnson
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Business Car of the Year
Monday, February 7, 2011
Peugeot is to debut a refreshed version of its 308 Hatchback, CC convertible and SW estate at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show.
Thankfully, the opportunity has been taken to reduce the size of the front grille. It’s still ample, but at least it’s not the gaping monstrosity of the pre-facelift car. Other styling changes are limited to revised headlights and the fitment of the now de rigueur LED daytime running lights.
Specifications have also been rejigged, with Access, SR, Active and Allure trim levels available across all body styles. Additionally, Hatchback and CC buyers can order their 308 in GT THP 200 guise, which is powered by a 197 bhp (147 kW / 200 PS) 1.6 litre twin-scroll turbo engine.
Standard equipment is now more generous, with all models featuring six airbags, remote central locking, electric windows front and rear, air conditioning, electronic stability programme, brake force distribution and brake assist.
The engine line-up has been revised too, with Peugeot offering four petrol and four diesel options. Apart from the performance-orientated 1.6 THP 200 petrol of the GT, the most interesting is probably the 1.6 litre e-HDi FAP 112 diesel.
Available with either a six-speed manual or electronically-controlled manual gearbox, it features start / stop technology that helps CO2 emissions drop to 98 g/km. That means zero annual road tax and no London Congestion Charge.
UK prices for the facelift 308 will start from £15,245 on the road. Sales are due to begin in May, although the 1.6 litre e-HDi FAP 112 diesel is expected to follow a couple of months later.
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UK gets Peugeot 308 GT
Peugeot is to debut a refreshed version of its 308 Hatchback, CC convertible and SW estate at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show.
Thankfully, the opportunity has been taken to reduce the size of the front grille. It’s still ample, but at least it’s not the gaping monstrosity of the pre-facelift car. Other styling changes are limited to revised headlights and the fitment of the now de rigueur LED daytime running lights.
Specifications have also been rejigged, with Access, SR, Active and Allure trim levels available across all body styles. Additionally, Hatchback and CC buyers can order their 308 in GT THP 200 guise, which is powered by a 197 bhp (147 kW / 200 PS) 1.6 litre twin-scroll turbo engine.
Standard equipment is now more generous, with all models featuring six airbags, remote central locking, electric windows front and rear, air conditioning, electronic stability programme, brake force distribution and brake assist.
The engine line-up has been revised too, with Peugeot offering four petrol and four diesel options. Apart from the performance-orientated 1.6 THP 200 petrol of the GT, the most interesting is probably the 1.6 litre e-HDi FAP 112 diesel.
Available with either a six-speed manual or electronically-controlled manual gearbox, it features start / stop technology that helps CO2 emissions drop to 98 g/km. That means zero annual road tax and no London Congestion Charge.
UK prices for the facelift 308 will start from £15,245 on the road. Sales are due to begin in May, although the 1.6 litre e-HDi FAP 112 diesel is expected to follow a couple of months later.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Peugeot Sport has revealed the car that will be going head-to-head with the Audi R18 TDI in this year’s Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.
It’s still called the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP, which is rather confusing because there are plenty of differences compared to 2010’s version. Those changes are thanks to a revised set of regulations, designed to cut the continued dominance of diesel-powered cars in endurance racing.
Not that Peugeot has been persuaded to switch to a petrol engine, though.
The 908 is still fuelled by diesel, but its motor is no longer a 5.5 litre V12. In its place is a 3.7 litre V8, capable of producing 542 bhp (404 kW / 550 PS). An impressive figure, but that smaller capacity means the 2011 908 is around 147 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) down on its predecessor.
Having won the 2010 ILMC series, Peugeot is naturally eager to defend its title this season. The expanded championship now includes the Le Mans 24 Hours, a round which will receive particular focus given that all three 908s failed to finish 2010’s disastrous event.
Interestingly, the driver roster for the June race has already been decided, and it’s exactly the same as last year:
#7 908: Alexander Wurz / Anthony Davidson / Marc Gené
#8 908: Franck Montagny / Nicolas Minassian / Stéphane Sarrazin
#9 908: Sébastien Bourdais / Pedro Lamy / Simon Pagenaud
Commenting on the decision Olivier Quesnel, the Director of Peugeot Sport, said: ‘At our debrief after the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours at our base in Vélizy, I told all our drivers that I had every confidence in them for 2011. They are true professionals, every one of them. We have nine world class drivers who count among the discipline's very best. We have everything to gain from sticking to the same line-up.’
| Intercontinental Le Mans Cup 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Event | Country | Date |
| 1 | Sebring 12 Hours | USA | 19th March |
| 2 | Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours | Belgium | 8th May |
| 3 | Le Mans 24 Hours | France | 11th - 12th June |
| 4 | Imola 6 Hours | Italy | 3rd July |
| 5 | Silverstone 6 Hours | UK | 11th September |
| 6 | Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta) | USA | 1st October |
| 7 | (Circuit TBC) 6 Hours | China | 12th November |
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Peugeot Sport has revealed the car that will be going head-to-head with the Audi R18 TDI in this year’s Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.
It’s still called the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP, which is rather confusing because there are plenty of differences compared to 2010’s version. Those changes are thanks to a revised set of regulations, designed to cut the continued dominance of diesel-powered cars in endurance racing.
Not that Peugeot has been persuaded to switch to a petrol engine, though.
The 908 is still fuelled by diesel, but its motor is no longer a 5.5 litre V12. In its place is a 3.7 litre V8, capable of producing 542 bhp (404 kW / 550 PS). An impressive figure, but that smaller capacity means the 2011 908 is around 147 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) down on its predecessor.
Having won the 2010 ILMC series, Peugeot is naturally eager to defend its title this season. The expanded championship now includes the Le Mans 24 Hours, a round which will receive particular focus given that all three 908s failed to finish 2010’s disastrous event.
Interestingly, the driver roster for the June race has already been decided, and it’s exactly the same as last year:
#7 908: Alexander Wurz / Anthony Davidson / Marc Gené
#8 908: Franck Montagny / Nicolas Minassian / Stéphane Sarrazin
#9 908: Sébastien Bourdais / Pedro Lamy / Simon Pagenaud
Commenting on the decision Olivier Quesnel, the Director of Peugeot Sport, said: ‘At our debrief after the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours at our base in Vélizy, I told all our drivers that I had every confidence in them for 2011. They are true professionals, every one of them. We have nine world class drivers who count among the discipline's very best. We have everything to gain from sticking to the same line-up.’
| Intercontinental Le Mans Cup 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Event | Country | Date |
| 1 | Sebring 12 Hours | USA | 19th March |
| 2 | Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours | Belgium | 8th May |
| 3 | Le Mans 24 Hours | France | 11th - 12th June |
| 4 | Imola 6 Hours | Italy | 3rd July |
| 5 | Silverstone 6 Hours | UK | 11th September |
| 6 | Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta) | USA | 1st October |
| 7 | (Circuit TBC) 6 Hours | China | 12th November |
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Audi unveils R18 race car
