The ‘Fractal’ study that Peugeot will unveil at this month’s Frankfurt motor show is much more than a concept – it points to the role 3D printing will have in the automotive industry. The battery-powered electric car was designed with “an unprecedented attention to acoustics,” says the French carmaker, and the result is a “level of auditory perception that further enriches … [Read more...] about Peugeot concept tunes into a new sound of music
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French-German hot hatch rivalry will heat up with arrival in NZ of new Peugeot 308 GTi
Peugeot will launch the 308 GTi in New Zealand early next year to challenge the Volkswagen Golf GTi and rekindle French-German hatchback rivalry that began in earnest 30-odd years ago. It won’t be just one-on-one – the 308 GTi will join the existing 208 GTi to give Peugeot a performance twosome to match the VW Golf GTi and Polo GTi. Another duo in the mix are two Fords, the … [Read more...] about French-German hot hatch rivalry will heat up with arrival in NZ of new Peugeot 308 GTi
Anniversary Peugeot: only three Kiwis will get to own special 208 GTi
It’s open to argument but the 30th anniversary version of the Peugeot 208 GTi is probably the most exclusive new car to land in New Zealand in recent years. The French carmaker has limited production to 800 examples, each one individually badged to commemorate the much-loved 205 GTi, the three-door flyer launched in 1984 at the Paris motor show. Peugeot’s NZ … [Read more...] about Anniversary Peugeot: only three Kiwis will get to own special 208 GTi
Citroen DS brand goes it alone in bid to build global nameplate
The Citroen DS brand will become a standalone nameplate from next year, with an expanded worldwide line-up of six cars – without the long-time Citroen chevrons. DS chief executive Yves Bonnefont confirmed the new look at a preview in Paris of the Divine DS, a concept car (pictured here) which carries no Citroen badging. The carmaker plans over the next few years to distance … [Read more...] about Citroen DS brand goes it alone in bid to build global nameplate
Citroen on track for best-ever sales year in NZ
Citroen is on target to record its best-ever sales year in New Zealand as it counts down to the launch of a car that typifies its pioneering approach to design. Sales of 243 units for the six months to the end of June were up 76 per cent on the same period last year, a hike that exceeds all projections and reflects renewed interest in the French company’s product … [Read more...] about Citroen on track for best-ever sales year in NZ