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New Peugeot and Citroen city cars duck under 100g/km CO2

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City car models, the Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 are both set to benefit from a refresh which will see emission levels cut below 100g/km CO2 for the first time. That means the two models, which are based on the same platform developed by parent company PSA Peugeot Citroen, will be able to qualify for [.].

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EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

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All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. Nevertheless, average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars sold in the European Union in 2017 rose by 0.4g This increase brings car manufacturers further away from their 2021 targets.

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Citroen releases new C3 emitting 87g/km CO2

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Citroen has announced the release of a new, even more fuel efficient version of its C3 supermini-emitting just 87g/km CO2. The new C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+ achieves a staggering 83.1mpg, making it the most efficient diesel car the French firm produces, and one of the lowest emission models in its class. The new [.].

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EEA: All major car manufacturers in Europe met 2012 CO2 targets; 9 already meet 2015 targets

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Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, car registration data analyzed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the report “CO 2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012” shows that in 2012 all major car manufacturers met their targets for their fleet. Cars sold by these companies made up 94.5%

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Citroen DS5 named Eco Car of the Year

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Citroen’s first hybrid model, the DS5 HYbrid4 has been named ‘Best Eco Car’ at the Scottish Car of the Year awards 2012. With emissions as low as 99g/km CO2 and fuel economy as strong as 74.3mpg, the DS5 HYbrid4 is the first car in the Citroen range to make use of the diesel hybrid technology [.].

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Citroen reveals C4 Cactus

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Citroen has revealed the production-ready version of its C4 Cactus which is set to arrive on the market this autumn. With a focus on lightweight design and a radical look, the new C-segment car will boast strong fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, expected to be officially rated as delivering up t[.].

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Citroen prepares for UK launch of new C1

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Citroen’s new C1 is set to go on sale in the UK this July with prices starting from £8,245. Along with sibling cars, the Peugeot 108 and new Toyota Aygo, the new Citroen is more efficient than the outgoing model with CO2 emissions rated from 88g/km. Available in both three and five door [.].

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