The new generation 308 will be offered initially with two plug-in hybrid powertrains, besides the usual petrol and diesel engines, but Peugeot won’t stop there. In fact, the French brand, which is now part of the Stellantis group, is planning the launch of mild-hybrids (MHEV) and a battery-electric powertrain for their new compact car. “We […]
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Peugeot is taking yet another swing at the compact hatchback segment, as the all-new 308 is getting ready to challenge the likes of the Volkswagen Golf & Co. Unveiled last week with sharp styling inspired by the 508, new gear and powertrains, it will be joined by an estate version before the end of the […]
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Morning! Welcome to our weekly digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with… Kia Stinger Gets More Power, Costs More Money Kia’s 2022 Stinger sports sedan costs $3,000 more than the 2021 car, but it’s not all bad news: the base model swaps its 255hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder motor for a 300hp 2.5, and […]
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Morning. Welcome to our daily digest of the weekend’s automotive news from around the globe, starting with the sad news that… The Queen Of The ’Ring Passes Away After A Battle With Cancer Sabine Schmitz, a much-loved personality within the car community, has passed away at the age of 51. The German racing driver and […]
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Hours after being leaked online, the 2021 Peugeot 308 has been officially unveiled by the French car manufacturer. Underpinning the car is the third-generation of Stellantis’s EMP2 platform that has seen the 308’s wheelbase grow by 55 mm. In redesigning the car, Peugeot has also dropped its height by 20 mm to create a sleeker […]
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Pictures of the upcoming Peugeot 308 have surfaced online, leaving the car wholly naked ahead of the French brand’s full reveal. The French VW Golf-fighter appears to be nearly identical to one we saw almost entirely uncovered in spy pictures earlier this month. Both sporting the same shade of green on the outside, that car […]
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There’s an old saying that racing improves the breed. That has been proven again and again, as many features, such as disc brakes, were first developed for motorsport use and later found their way into production cars. However, homologation specials kinda flipped this idea onto its head. Group B rally cars are a prime example […]
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Morning! Welcome to our weekly digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with… Kia’s Facelifted Stinger Tease Plan Totaled By…Kia Dealers Kia’s plan to build anticipation for the unveil of the U.S. and Canadian-spec facelifted Stinger was ruined when we discovered that Kia Dealers were already listing the new cars for sale. The […]
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Stellantis has officially confirmed that Peugeot will not expand into the US market and the planned return for the French brand has been canceled. The conglomerate confirmed the decision to Automotive News today, but questions about the plan had been raised ever since the Stellantis merger that was finalized early this year. The confirmation follows […]
Read MoreEven though compact wagons have lost ground to crossovers and SUVs, Peugeot is keen on making a long roof version of the new generation 308, which it will sell alongside the five-door hatchback model. Spied testing in Europe, alongside its shorter sibling, the 308 SW will mirror the design of the new hatchback up to […]
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