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  • Let’s talk about Vauxhall’s latest engine systems, shall we?

    2018-Vauxhall-Astra-Ultimate-910Vauxhall makes further improvements on its best-selling Astra range and the agile 1.6-liter Turbo petrol and 1.6-liter CDTi diesel engines. As you might know, the new 6d-TEMP emission standards require further improvements and even better efficiency for all vehicles on the road.

    The first engine, the 1.6liter petrol offers a total of 200hp and 300Nm of torque and is paired with a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. This combination ensures a top speed of 146mhp and 0 to 100km/h sprint in mere 7.3 seconds. The fuel economy is measured at 43.5mpg and CO2 emissions are 151g/kg. What makes it special, though, is the addition of Gasoline Particulate Filter system.

    Furthermore, it is geared with Selective Catalytic Reduction technology for further reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions and special technology that decomposes chemicals to ammonia and stores it on a catalyst substrate. At the same time, the nitrogen oxide enters the catalyst in the exhaust gas and is reduced to nitrogen and water. Sounds like rocket science, doesn’t it? It definitely does.

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    It is always pleasurable to hear that automobile manufacturers push the boundaries of contemporary technology in order to deliver us the cleanest and most efficient systems. And as it seems, Vauxhall team is confidently making steps in the right direction.

    Source: Vauxhall

  • New Euro 6 Eco-Friendly Peugeot Engines

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    Peugeot amazes us with even greater eco-friendly  technology with the all-new Euro 6-compliant versions in its most famous models. Ever since late 2013 Peugeot uses the most effective technology for emission control on the market for all diesel models.The application of the new engines has reduced the CO2 emissions of Peugeot vehicles.

    Equipped with technically advanced three-cylinder “PureTech” and 1.6-litre THP four-cylinder petrol engines, and with low emission “BlueHDi” diesels, all coming along with “Stop & Start” (S&S) technology. “Peugeot” vehicles now are one of the most environmentally efficient models in. Each engine is equipped with Peugeot’s highly effective, “Efficient Automatic Transmission 6” (EAT 6) transmission.

    “PureTech” engines are the new 110 hp (82 kW) version, and a EAT 6 transmission for the 130 hp (96 kW) version. In 2014 the  110 hp (82 kW) and  130 hp hp (96 kW) turbo engines were added to the “PureTech”, next-generation three-cylinder petrol engines.The  2.0-litre BlueHDi engines systems offers some of the highest level of comfort along with “Quick Shift technology” which ensures effective drag reduction and a really smooth gear changing.

    Peugeot’s 308 1.2-litre “PureTech” 130 S&S is equipped with a new EAT 6 6-speed automatic gearbox. Moreover the 308 1.2-litre “PureTech” 130 S&S EAT 6 reaches fuel consumption of 57.6 mpg UK (4.9 l/100 km) and 114 g/km of CO2.

    The 1.6 litre BlueHDi 120 equipped with a manual six-speed gearbox now is available in more Peugeot vehicles:

    • Peugeot 208, with fuel consumption of  78.4 mpg UK (3.6 l/100 km) and 94 g/km of CO2.
    • Peugeot 2008, with consumption of 76.3 mpg UK (3.7 l/100 km) and 96 g/km of CO2, sets the record in the large B-segment.
    • Peugeot GEOT 3008, with consumption of 68.8 mpg UK (4.1 l/100 km) and 106 g/km of CO2, qualifies to the top rankings in the large C-segment, setting a record in the same segment for a manual transmission.
    • Peugeot 5008, with consumption of 67.2 mpg UK (4.2 l/100 km) and 109 g/km of CO2 is one of the leaders in the large C-segment.

    Peugeot has installed that engine in the C and D segments:

    • Peugeot 508, the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 150 BVM 6 makes CO2 emissions of just 105 g/km for the Saloon and SW and has made its mark as the best technology in the D-segment.
    • Peugeot 508, the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 180 EAT 6 achieves 111 g/km of CO2, comes with one of the best exchanges between power and consumption in the segment.
    • Peugeot 3008, the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 150 boasts 64.2 mpg UK (4.4 l/100 km) and 114 g/km of CO2, making it too one of the best when it comes to power and consumption in the large C segment.
    • Peugeot 5008, the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 150 achieves 65.6 mpg UK and 113 g/km of CO2.

    The Blue Hdi technology cosily meets the Euro 6 Diesel emissions standard and sets up a potential future emission standards.

    2014 Peugeot Euro 6 PureTech Engines
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    2014 Peugeot Euro 6 PureTech Engines
    2014 Peugeot Euro 6 PureTech Engines
    2014 Peugeot Euro 6 PureTech Engines
    2014 Peugeot Euro 6 PureTech Engines
    2014 Peugeot Euro 6 PureTech Engines

    Source: Peugeot

  • Renault Launches Laguna 2010 Range

    Continuing its inexorable product offensive, Renault has now released UK pricing for the new Laguna 2010 range, ranging from £16,795 to £25,650.

    Featuring a new ‘GT’ sport look for the core-selling versions in the Hatch and Sport Tourer ranges, Laguna 2010 also introduces several new equipment features and ten eco² versions. Emphasising the increasing growth of Renault’s eco² programme, all eligible versions of Laguna 2010 will feature its badging, as well as the label as part of their full model name. (more…)