Peugeot has announced the 2011 Hoggar pick-up. The vehicle is re-developed solely for the Brazilian market. The name Hoggar, taken from a Peugeot concept car, suggests a world which combines strength, durability and action.

The 2011 Hoggar is based on the 207, which in Brazil is a revised version of the 206.The new pick-up truck from Peugeot “subtly combines the robustness and reliability of a pick-up with the design and dynamism that distinguishes” Peugeot from the competition. The truck also boasts a payload capacity of 742 kilograms (1636 pounds) and a bed that holds 1151 liters (40.6 cubic feet) of cargo.

This vehicle will be manufactured at the Porto Real factory in…

Peugeot is set to unveil an almost production ready version of their upcoming 508 sedan at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The new model will replace the 407 and 607 beginning in 2011.

The 5 by Peugeot Concept car is a 200 bhp (149 kW / 203 PS), all-wheel drive luxury sedan that comes with the French brand’s Hybrid4 technology. The concept car features a 2.0 liter Hdi diesel engine with 163 bhp (122 kW / 165 PS) paired to an electric motor with an additional 37 bhp (28 kW / 38 PS). Fuel economy is 3.8 liters/100km (74.3 mpg UK) and the car’s total emissions come in at 99…

Peugeot has unveiled its latest offering to the Chinese market over the weekend at the Beijing Motor Show: the 2011 Peugeot 408 sedan. The long-wheelbase Peugeot 408 sedan is based on the 308 that offers more room for passengers sitting in the back.

The 408 features a large sunroof and a self-contained trunk to keep the cabin light and spacious. Because of the interior room, and the somewhat popular Peugeot styling in China, the automaker and their Chinese joint-venture partner are expecting annual 408 sales to top 100,000 units.

According to the press release, the Peugeot 408 sedan is designed in China and Europe with three objectives: “Embody the marquee’s modernity, guarantee…

A slew of spy photos of the upcoming 2011 Peugeot 508 have been released. The images show that the prototype appear to sport the same windshield design of the outgoing 407.

The photos also indicate that the 508 will have a front end that is more squared off than current Peugeot sedans. Despite the snow-covered rear, LED taillights do seem to be shining bright. The 508 is also riding on a set of good-looking 10-spoke wheels.

The new model will replace the 407 and 607 beginning in 2011.  Look for the Peugeot 508 to be a more streamlined sedan than the company’s outgoing cars.  Executives at the French manufacturer are expected to…

RDX Racedesign, well-known German tuners, has released a new package for the Peugoet 207 and 207 CC.

The package includes a front spoiler, headlight blends, side skirts, roof spoiler and rear apron. Both models also get fitted with sideskirts, and the rear apron houses single-and dual-sided exhaust. All of these components, except for the front spoiler, are already approved by the Technical Control Board.

Each part of the kit is constructed from PU-ABS. RDX covers each part under a two-year warranty. The whole bodykit for the Peugeot 207 and 207 CC will be available from RDX Racedesign webshop for €590. Each part of the package may also be availed separately.

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Peugeot has just released a new concept car called the SR1. The new concept car is designed to be a two-door Grand Tourer with a hard top that will also showcase the future design plans of the French brand.

The SR1 sports a large sculptured bonnet, flowing wings, a low centre of gravity, sweeping sides and a chiseled rear design. The LED headlights and the redesigned Lion badge are the highlights.

The powerhouse of the car is a Hybrid4 technology that consists of a 1.6 liter THP petrol that produces 160 kW (218 horsepower) and a rear electric motor of 70 kW (95 horsepower).Making a total power output of 230 kW (313…

Peugeot has recently revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show the result of its partnership with Mitsubishi. Peugeot officially took the wraps off its forthcoming mass-market electric vehicle. The electric car will be called the i0n, which was based on Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV.

The car is just 3.48 meters in length so it is perfect for the small streets of Europe. And with a turning radius of just 4.5 meters, that means the i0n will be able to get out of any tight spot.

The i0n is powered by an electric motor churning out 64 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, giving the EV a top speed of 80 mph. The power comes from…

A couple of months ago Peugeot has announced that it will collaborate with Mitsubishi with its upcoming mass market electric car. Well Peugeot has finally revealed the car and it will be call the i0n. The i0n will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The i0n vehicle is based on the Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV.

The car is just 3.48 meters in length; this makes the i0n perfect for the small streets of Europe. The i0n also has a turning radius of 4.5 meters which will allow the driver to get out of any tight spot. The i0n features four-doors and seating for four.

The i0n is powered by an electric…

Instead of following the trend of the auto-industry which is to better the fuel economy, Peugeot decided to focus on advancing their technology. As part of the many displays at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot will exhibit their HYbrid4 system in versions of its 3008 crossover and RCZ sports coupe.

Setting itself apart from the current hybrids, Peugeot’s system uses the diesel engines to power the front wheels and an electric motor to power the rear-wheels. As a direct result, it provides added stability to a four-wheel drive but cuts down on mechanical complexity as the systems run independently of each other. In addition, HYbrid4 is also using Peugeot’s stop-start…