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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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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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Citroen extends sub-100g/km CO2 line-up

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Starting this month, Frence car maker, Citroen will boast a ten-strong sub-100g/km CO2 car line-up.

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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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GKN Driveline introducing eAxle for mass-market C-segment vehicles

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GKN Driveline has developed an eAxle module—derived from the technology used in cars such as the Porsche 918 Spyder and BMW i8—that will enable C-segment vehicles to offer buyers a plug-in hybrid option with improved performance and a reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 50%.

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Seven-seaters are getting greener and Citroen is leading the way

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The term ‘green car’ makes many think of compact hatchbacks, emitting nothing more harmful than a gentle sneeze of CO2 every kilometre or two. The arrival of Tesla’s Model S and Porsche’s plug-in Panamera are changing people’s perception of what electric and low-emitting vehicles are about but one [.].

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