Posted by Scanner on
August 27, 2010
THE PEUGEOT 3008 HYBRID4
…THE WORLD’S FIRST DIESEL HYBRID PRODUCTION VEHICLE
- Powered by a 2.0 litre 163 bhp HDi diesel engine and a 37bhp electric motor
- Potential 74.4mpg, with 99g/km of CO2
- All electric mode (Zero Emission Vehicle)
- A maximum combined power output of 200 bhp
The Peugeot 3008 Crossover, with HYbrid4 technology, is the first diesel ‘Full Hybrid’ production car in the world.
By launching the world’s first diesel full hybrid vehicle – the 3008 HYbrid 4 – Peugeot write a new chapter in motoring history. The combination of a fuel efficient 2.0 litre 163 bhp HDi diesel engine and a 37 bhp electric motor is the optimal combination for a hybrid vehicle. Unlike previous hybrid vehicles which have chosen to use a less fuel efficient petrol engine, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4’s diesel engine provides superior Combined Drive Cycle fuel consumption of 74.4mpg, and CO2 emissions of 99g/km.
Posted by Scanner on
August 20, 2010
Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 – Paris Motor Show
The countdown has begun! It’s just over a month until the world’s carmakers pull the wraps off their latest models at the Paris Motor Show 2010.
Diesel::Driver will be there in force to bring you daily reports and pictures of every significant new car running on Diesel and other innovative fuels. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Scanner on
July 22, 2010
Freddie Flintoff teams up with Shell to help Britain save fuel
Shell has teamed up with Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff to launch Shell FuelSave Unleaded and Diesel – two breakthrough fuels designed to help drivers save up to 1 Litre of fuel per tank from the very first fill, at no extra cost1.
Posted by Scanner on
May 24, 2010
OZ Radio Stars choose Diesel::Driver Sponsor
…to supply MotorHomes for UK Tour.
Top OZ Radio Stars Hamish & Andy have chosen Diesel::Driver sponsor DGMotorhomes of Cambridgeshire to supply two motorhomes to take them and their production team on a 3 week tour of the UK and Ireland.
The duo are among the most popular entertainers in Australia Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Darren on
May 20, 2010
Aston Martin names Le Mans line-up
For the sixth consecutive year, Aston Martin Racing confirms its participation and the driver line-up for this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours race taking place on 12-13 June.
Two blue and orange Gulf liveried Aston Martin LMP1 cars bearing the iconic 007 and 009 entry numbers will be piloted by Aston Martin’s Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by carl on
May 20, 2010
Michelin Steps Up It’s ‘GREEN’ Approach To Le Mans
In addition to seeing Michelin target a 13th consecutive success on the event, this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours race (12-13 June) will mark a new step in the firm’s commitment to protecting the environment. Michelin’s participation in the 78th running of the world’s most famous endurance race will feature an all-new range of eco-friendly tyres. In addition, Michelin will organise, for the second time, the “Michelin Green X Challenge” which has now become an integral part of the regulations Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Darren on
April 28, 2010
Motorway Police choose Jaguar XF
The first ever Police-spec XF is about to go on patrol across the Midlands. The Central Motorway Police Group, which patrols motorways across Staffordshire, Mercia and the West Midlands has bought seven high performance Police vehicles based on the award-winning Jaguar XF Diesel S model.
The Police-specification Jaguars feature the 275PS 3.0-litre Diesel S engine. A roof mounted light bar with 3600 blue flashing lights and integrated side alley lights, blue and white flashing LED lights inside the front grille, side mounted blue flashing LED lights, blue and red flashing LED lights integrated in the rear light clusters and a Home Office-specification electronics ‘Police pack’ that powers a full suite of electronic equipment Read the rest of this entry »