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Latest edition of e-motion e-mag available now

Don’t miss the latest issue of e-motion, Peugeot’s online, interactive magazine.

In this edition, we take a trip round some of the must-do city breaks for 2012 and look at what makes them so special – from Budapest to Barcelona.

You can also discover more about the world’s first full diesel hybrid, the 3008 HYbrid4, and find out what being a hybrid vehicle really means by taking an interactive tour under the bonnet.

Peugeot 208: Regeneration

In 2012 Peugeot will launch its new model for the 'Supermini' segment: the Peugeot 208 - available in two distinct body styles; 3-door and 5-door.

Today, creating a vehicle capable of appealing to a wide variety of customers with ever changing expectations, simple renewal is no longer enough. Therefore, from the outset, the Peugeot Project Team adopted the most ambitious specification overhaul ever undertaken by the brand to create a vehicle that marks a true generation leap.

Peugeot helps Pudsey & Friends Boost Funds

Sir Terry Wogan and Pudsey Bear, said thank you to Peugeot for the £25,000 raised from the auction of a unique ‘one off’ RCZ at the BBC Children In Need ‘An Evening with the Stars’ event in London recently.

This year represents the 32nd year of the BBC telethon and the event highlighted once again the British public’s generosity in helping the charity.

Peugeot iOn wins 'Electric Car of the Year' Award

The array of international accolades continues to grow for the Peugeot iOn after it scooped the inaugural ‘Electric Car of the Year’ award handed out by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.

Praised for its “ease of use, realistic battery range and affordability”, it was the iOn’s actual driving charateristics that when compared by the Scottish journalists to some petrol or diesel cars in its small car category that gave the iOn the edge over its rivals.

Britain's Next Top Model Winner collects her RCZ

The winner of ‘Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model’ – Jade Thompson – arrived at Peugeot UK Headquarters in Coventry to take delivery of her prize in the popular TV competition – a brand new RCZ Sports Coupé.

Jade, 20, from Stoke-on-Trent, was truly excited about taking the keys to the Peugeot RCZ, saying; “This car is amazing and just what I have always wanted."

Peugeot win Petit Le Mans and secure 2nd ILMC Title

After an incredibly intense and hazardous race, Peugeot won at Petit Le Mans in the United States for the third year running to secure a second Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Manufacturers’ title.

To win the title, Peugeot needed to score 13 points. On the unusual Road Atlanta track, where traffic can play an important role, Franck Montagny, Stéphane Sarrazin and Alexander Wurz made it to the end of a classic Petit Le Mans race featuring no fewer than ten safety car periods.