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CAR OF THE YEAR 2022: THE NEW PEUGEOT 308 FINALIST
NEWS 29 11 2021
On 29 November, 61 members of the European Car of the Year (COTY) jury, representing 23 countries, selected the new PEUGEOT 308 hatch and SW from 39 candidates to join the list of seven contenders for the final victory. This is the 5th time in 9 years that a PEUGEOT model has been among the finalists.
NEW 308 SW THE NEW FACE OF PEUGEOT
NEWS 22 06 2021
A silhouette in its own right, the PEUGEOT brand is proud to present the brand new PEUGEOT 308 SW. It has an expressive style with a racy profile and a sophisticated rear end. Efficient and ultra-modern without compromising on the essentials and expectations of customers in the compact estate segment.
208 & 2008 TOP CATEGORIES AT WOMEN'S WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR
NEWS 26 02 2021
For the 11th edition of the Women's World Car of the Year, this unique jury, made up exclusively of women journalists from the automotive sector, gave its verdict for each of the 9 existing categories. The PEUGEOT 208 won the title in the category of the best city car. The PEUGEOT 2008 wins the title in the best urban SUV category.
THE PEUGEOT LION ROARS LOUDER
NEWS 25 02 2021
The world's oldest surviving Automotive Brand is reaffirming its personality and character with a new logo. It is turning over a new page in its history. On 25 February 2021, PEUGEOT unveiled its new logo: a coat of arms adorned with a magnificent lion's head.
NEW PEUGEOT e-PARTNER
NEWS 26 01 2021
The PEUGEOT brand has become one of the first manufacturers to offer a full range of electric utility vehicles in Europe and is reaffirming its push in this segment.
NEW PEUGEOT e-EXPERT
NEWS 14 05 2020
Driven by its commercial success, with more than 195,000 vehicles produced since its launch in 2016, the PEUGEOT Expert offers a new range in the compact van segment with a 100% electric power train.
NEW PEUGEOT 208 WINS CAR OF THE YEAR 2020 TITLE
NEWS 02 03 2020
The New PEUGEOT 208 was crowned the 2020 Car of the Year on Monday, 2nd March in Geneva, by a panel of judges made up of 60 European automotive journalists. The jury appreciated the bold design and technology features onboard the all-new PEUGEOT 208, together with the “power of choice” customer offer; customers choose their preferred trim, then the powertrain, whether petrol, diesel or electric, without compromising on space, technology, looks or driving sensations.
NEW PEUGEOT ELECTRIFIED RANGE: CHOOSE THE MODEL & POWERTRAIN
NEWS 24 02 2020
PEUGEOT authorized Importers, has launched the all-new PEUGEOT e208, 3008 HYBRID4 and 508 HYBRID, as the lion-brand embraces a rapid electrification rollout in 2020. The new models complement existing petrol and diesel versions of their respective ranges and fulfil the new PEUGEOT philosophy of offering customers the option to choose the model, then the powertrain without compromising on space, technology, looks or driving sensations.
PEUGEOT PARTNER IS IRELAND’S BEST-SELLING VAN
NEWS 04 02 2020
The PEUGEOT Partner van, Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2020, is Ireland’s best-selling van to date in 2020. Capturing a 8.9% share of the critical January market, Partner van sales grew +35.9% year-on-year.
PEUGEOT SCORES TREBLE AT CAR & VAN OF THE YEAR 2020
NEWS 11 11 2019
The PEUGEOT Rifter, 508 and Partner van won their respective categories at the Continental Tyres Irish Car and Van of the Year 2020 awards, held at the Westin Hotel, Dublin and attended by motoring journalists and leading figures of the Irish Motor Industry.
ALL-NEW PEUGEOT 208 AND E-208 PRICES AND EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCED
NEWS 05 11 2019
Pricing and equipment levels for the new PEUGEOT 208 and e-208 range have been announced, with order books now officially open at local PEUGEOT Dealers, ahead of first deliveries in early 2020. Retail prices start from €18,300 plus delivery related charges, for the Active 1.2 PureTech 75bhp model.
RADICALLY EFFICIENT PEUGEOT 508 HYBRID RANGE ON THE WAY
NEWS 31 10 2019
The new PEUGEOT 508 plug-in HYBRID range has passed stringent certification tests under the new WLTP protocol with impressive results. The new 508 HYBRID range will go on sale in Ireland from December, with first units arriving in early 2020.
PEUGEOT CONCEPT BOXER REINVENTS CAMPER VANS
NEWS 25 09 2019
PEUGEOT has released photos of its new Boxer 4X4 concept, ahead of its world unveiling at the international Recreational Vehicle Show, being held at Le Bourget from 28 September to 06 October 2019. Designed to cross all types of terrain with ease, the concept boasts DANGEL all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance and BF Goodrich off-road tyres. It will be on show sporting a Canadian walnut canoe on its roof rack and the latest-generation PEUGEOT electrically assisted mountain bike on a rear hitch support.
PEUGEOT UNLEASHES 300BHP HYBRID MODEL, EMITTING JUST 29G CO2
NEWS 02 09 2019
A new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV plug-in hybrid model has been unveiled. The most powerful road-going PEUGEOT ever, the new 3008 HYBRID4 boasts 4-wheel drive and a combined 300bhp, yet it emits just 29g CO2/km and consumes a meagre 1.3l / 100km of fuel under WLTP (Real World Driving) standards. The model, available in the top-of-the-range GT trim, will be launched across Europe from October 2019. Prices and final specifications will be announced closer to launch.
PEUGEOT ELECTRIC REVOLUTION CONTINUES AS NEW 2008 REVEALED
NEWS 19 06 2019
PEUGEOT has released the first images of the all-new 2008 SUV. The new-look 2008 offers a choice of 100% electric, petrol or diesel powertrains and adopts the very latest equipment and driving aids, together with PEUGEOT’s latest-generation 3D i-Cockpit. Due in Ireland in spring 2020, prices and equipment levels for the new 2008 and e-2008 range will be announced closer to launch.
PEUGEOT 3008 SUV Wins Auto Trader's 'New Car of the Year'
NEWS 21 05 2019
The PEUGEOT 3008 SUV has been presented with the “New Car of the Year” accolade at the third annual Auto Trader New Car Awards ceremony in London. The win is the 66th award for the PEUGEOT 3008 SUV.
JD Power Study Awards PEUGEOT “Most Dependable Brand” Title
NEWS | 10 05 2019
Over 11,000 car owners have voted PEUGEOT the “Most Dependable Brand,” ahead of key rivals, in the 2019 JD Power UK Vehicle Dependability Survey. PEUGEOT ranked highest overall, among all brands, with the lowest number of problems experienced, followed by Skoda in second place and Hyundai in third.
PEUGEOT Unveils Futuristic New 208 Ahead of Geneva
NEWS | 25 02 2019
Celebrating 208 years of automotive excellence, PEUGEOT has unveiled the first images of the new 208 range, ahead of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Available from launch with a choice of petrol, diesel or electric powertrains, the new 208 breaks new ground with the latest-generation i-Cockpit and 3D head-up display, together with a range of driving aids usually reserved for prestige models.
PEUGEOT Cycles Announces Comeback to Competition
NEWS | 22 02 2019
Celebrating over 130 years of bicycle manufacturing excellence, and with ten years of expertise in e-Bike production alone, PEUGEOT Cycles is making a comeback to competition in 2019. Entering the World E-Bike Series (WES), the inaugural international electric mountain-bike series, the PEUGEOT riders, their bikes and their sponsors will be revealed on 22 February at the PEUGEOT Design Lab Studio in Vélizy (France).
PEUGEOT SPORT Engineered 508 Concept Car Unveiled
NEWS | 21 02 2019
PEUGEOT will present an electrifying 400bhp PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED 508 Concept Car at the Geneva Motor Show this March, a prelude to the development of a new range of compelling electric vehicles from the lion-brand. The concept car, a derivative of the PEUGEOT 508 HYBRID fastback, due in showrooms at the end of 2019, combines a level of high performance never seen before from a PEUGEOT vehicle, with low emissions of just 49g CO2, together with svelte, stylish looks.
PEUGEOT Electrifies with New Brand Signature
NEWS | 20 02 2019
To mark a new milestone in the history of the lion-brand and the transition to electrification of all its models from 2019, PEUGEOT is officially launching its new brand signature: MOTION & e-MOTION. The 2019 Geneva Motor Show will see the new signature rolled out in every country and in every statement of the brand: advertising, literature, trade shows and point of sale.
PEUGEOT Launches Trio of Major New Models
NEWS | 20 02 2019
PEUGEOT has launched a trio of major new models. The radical new 508 fastback, rugged Rifter and the eagerly-awaited new Partner, International Van of the Year 2019, are now on sale and available to test drive at PEUGEOT dealerships nationwide. The launches add further strength to the lion-brand's popular model line-up, which continues to attract strong consumer demand.
PEUGEOT Scoops 2 Major Awards at Automobile Festival
NEWS | 01 02 2019
PEUGEOT received two awards at the 34th International Automobile Festival, held on 29 January 2019 at Hôtel des Invalides in Paris. The new PEUGEOT 508 won the Grand Prix award for Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2018 and the PEUGEOT e-LEGEND Concept received the Grand Prix award for the Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year. Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of the PEUGEOT brand, and Gilles Vidal, PEUGEOT Design Director, collected the two prizes.
PEUGEOT Brand Delivers Highest Market Share in Over a Decade
NEWS | 01 02 2019
Registration figures released for the critical January new vehicle market, have seen the PEUGEOT brand deliver a combined passenger car and light commercial vehicle market share of 5.4% (+7.4% year-on-year), the highest the lion-brand has recorded in any January in Ireland since 2005.
PEUGEOT Announces Prices for International Van of the Year
NEWS | 06 12 18
PEUGEOT Importers, have released prices and specification for the new Partner van range, crowned International Van of the Year 2019 ahead of its launch. Boasting a new exterior styling, it is the first light commercial vehicle in the range to receive the acclaimed PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® interior.
PEUGEOT Releases Prices & Specification for Radical New 508
NEWS | 13 11 2018
Gowan Distributors Limited, PEUGEOT Importer in Ireland, has released prices and specification for the radical new 508 fastback. Boasting the latest-generation PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® and a sharper, sleeker design than its predecessor, the much-anticipated new PEUGEOT 508 promises to deliver exemplary road-handling, high performance petrol and diesel powertrains, countless technology features and a quantum leap in quality.
New PEUGEOT Partner is International Van of the Year 2019
NEWS | 25 09 2018
The all-new PEUGEOT Partner was elected International Van of the Year 2019 on Wednesday 19 September in Hannover. Mr Jarlath Sweeny, Chairman of the IVOTY jury, presented PEUGEOT’s parent company, the PSA Group, with the much coveted trophy.
PEUGEOT Unveils Vision of Future with e-LEGEND Concept
NEWS | 25 09 2018
PEUGEOT will unveil its vision for the future at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The e-LEGEND concept exemplifies the brand’s rich heritage, hinting at the iconic PEUGEOT 504 Coupé, yet it is a fully autonomous, electric and connected vehicle of the future.
