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Peugeot Tops European Sales of Low CO2 Vehicles in 2008

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Peugeot led the European market in 2008 in the sectors for sub-121 g/km and 131 g/km vehicles, with sales of 315,805 (15.5%) and 441,385 (13.7%) units respectively—more than any other marque in the lowest CO 2 categories. 2008 European Sales. 2008 European Sales. <121 <121 gCO 2 /km. <131 <131 gCO 2 /m. Volume. %.

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Ford makes emission improvements

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Thanks to its range of fuel efficient models, Ford is leading the industry in terms of reducing carbon dioxide levels according to research from an environmental website. The Ford Ka range boasts low CO2 output from 112g/km, the equivalent of 67.3mpg.

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Manufacturers sign up for scrappage scheme

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The scrappage incentive, which applies to buyers trading in a 10-year-old car for a new model, will apply to all vehicles in the Volkswagen range. The incentive will apply to vehicles such as the Peugeot 207, Europe’s best selling low CO2 car in 2008. Volkswagen has also announced its scrappage scheme offers.