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Peugeot 5008 wins top Diesel Car award

Peugeot 5008 wins top Diesel Car award
Peugeot’s new 5008 Compact MPV has been named Car of the Year – and Best MPV – in the Diesel Car Magazine awards 2010.

It is yet another accolade for the vehicle, capable of seating up to seven, which has already won the title of What Car?’s Best MPV.


Win Peugeot's stunning RCZ on Facebook

Win Peugeot's stunning RCZ on Facebook
As the exquisite RCZ Peugeot sports coupé goes on sale later this month, Peugeot launches a Facebook competition with a twist.

Inviting entrants to push the limits of their creativity, the ‘It Chooses You Campaign’ features adverts, not as you would expect of the car, but of real people persuading the RCZ that it should pick them.


Peugeot launches Allure Special Edition models

Peugeot launches Allure Special Edition models
Add some luxe to your life with Peugeot’s Limited Edition Allure range.
 
Luxurious leather seats, air conditioning and alloy wheels are all standard on the 107*, 207, 207 CC, 308 and 308 CC Allure models. To finish your statement in style, choose from the sleek colours of Bianca White, Aluminium or Black.

* The Peugeot 107 features alcantara and leather trim.


Discover Peugeot’s all-new interactive Enjoy magazine

Discover Peugeot’s all-new interactive Enjoy magazine
Peugeot has launched a new interactive magazine called Enjoy, packed with videos, competitions and essential information about the award-winning 3008 and 5008 family cars.
 
Look inside to discover all you need to know about Peugeot’s 3008, winner of the What Car? Car of the Year 2010 award. Watch the video of the What Car? team discussing why the 3008 won the prestigious title. And also inside the i-Mag is Peugeot’s 5008 family car, winner of What Car? Best MPV 2010.


Become a Peugeot fan on Facebook

Become a Peugeot fan on Facebook
Peugeot has launched a new Facebook page, packed with exciting news, reviews and videos.

Become a fan today to enjoy stunning images of Peugeot’s luxurious Allure range, which boasts leather seats, alloys and air conditioning. Peugeot’s Facebook page also features car reviews, including road tests of the stunning new RCZ sports coupé, due for launch this Summer.


Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets at O2 Golf LIVE

Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets at O2 Golf LIVE
Calling all golfers… An exciting new date has been added to the sporting calendar – the inaugural O2 Golf LIVE event. And Peugeot has a fantastic 2-for-1 deal on tickets.

Taking place at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire from 14 ­– 16 May, visitors can watch golf pros including Colin Montgomerie, Paul Casey and Ian Poulter as they take part in a series of Masterclass Theatres.


Celebrate Summer with Peugeot at the UK Taste Festivals

See Peugeot's RCZ at the Taste Festivals
Get ready for a taste sensation! Peugeot is a main sponsor at the 2010 Taste Festivals, taking place this Summer in Edinburgh, London and Birmingham.
 
And alongside a host of Michelin-star chefs and artisan producers, visitors will be able to get up close to the stunning new RCZ sports coupé. Among the highlights of the Festivals will be Peugeot’s demonstration tent complete with interactive tasting sessions – ‘Cuisine d’ Amour with Peugeot RCZ’ – featuring some of the world’s top culinary talent.


Kris Meeke optimistic after the Rally Islas Canarias

Peugeot competes in the fourth round of the 2010 IRC
Peugeot UK driver Kris Meeke is optimistic about retaining his Intercontinental Rally Challenge title, despite suffering a puncture on the Rally Islas Canarias.

Kris and co-driver Paul Nagle had dominated the rally in their 207 S2000 before suffering a puncture on Stage 8, losing one and three quarter minutes. Despite this, they battled on and finished fourth – a placing that sees Kris and Paul fourth in the Driver Standings.


Peugeot RCZs to race at Nürburgring 24 Hours

See Peugeot's RCZ at Nurburgring
What better way to mark Peugeot’s bicentennial than a thrilling high-octane race… in the new, sublime RCZ.

To celebrate both the momentous anniversary and the launch of the 2+2 sports coupé, Peugeot is competing for the first time in the classic Nürburgring 24 hours race. Taking place on 15-16 May, the two RCZs – both 2.0-litre HDi FAP models – will be numbered 200 and 201, in honour of Peugeot’s 200-year history.


Peugeot Sport Owners Club Celebrates 25 Years

Peugeot Sport Owners Club Celebrates 25 Years
Peugeot has a lot to celebrate in 2010. As well as its epic 200th birthday, it is the 25th anniversary of the Peugeot Sports Owners Club (PSOOC) and the 10th anniversary of Pugfest.

Set up in 1985, the club was originally for owners of Peugeot’s celebrated 205 GTis. It has now extended its remit to include all Peugeot owners, especially owners of Peugeots’ sporting cars such as XS, XSi and GTis.



Peugeot RCZ secures victory at Nürbugring 24 Hour race

Peugeot RCZ
It’s already won plaudits for its sublime curves and double bubble roof.

And now Peugeot’s new RCZ sports coupé has proved it’s equally as impressive on the move after winning its category in a gruelling 24-hour race. Two RCZs were entered into the Nürburgring 24 Hour race under numbers 200 and 201 – a nod to Peugeot’s 200-year anniversary.