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Peugeot Making A Triumphant Return To The US Market Sooner Than Planned
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Peugeot reports that they will be returning to the US auto market sooner than planned. We could be seeing a select few models on our road within the next 3-4 years, rather than by 2026, according to the Wall Street Journal article published on March 30th.
Classic: Group B Rally
Racing changed forever in 1979 when the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA) allowed four-wheel drive cars to compete in the events it sanctioned. Previously, the setup was banned so the majority of teams went rallying with rear-wheel drive racers.
Classic: The History of the Citroën DS
Over five decades after its introduction, the Citroën DS is remembered as one of the most influential cars ever to come out of Europe. It’s not the rarest or the most expensive Citroën ever built but it left an indelible mark on the automaker’s history.
Gallery: 1994 Citroën ZX Rallye-Raid
The 1990s were marked by Citroën’s success in cross-country rallying, winning five consecutive constructors’ titles in the World Cup. After a promising start in 1990 (1st and 2nd place in the Baja Aragon with Vatanen and Ickx), the ZX rallye-raid prototypes established their credentials by chalking up several victories in 1991 and 1992. However, it was in 1993 that the marque established itself at the top of the championship, not relinquishing the title until after 1997.
Sébastien Loeb Sets Pikes Peak Record (With Video)
Over the last weekend of June, Sébastien Loeb set a new record for the fastest run up to the summit in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. In the Peugeot 208 T16, has made it up the mountain in just 8:13.878, over a minute an a half faster then the record set last year by Red Bull teammate Rhys Millen.
BMW Unveils Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe At Villa d’Este
Outside of Ferrari, Pininfarina has designed cars for Peugeot, Jaguar, MG, and Alfa Romeo. This concept is the design house’s first collaboration with BMW, though. It’s called the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe.
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak Revealed
French automaker Peugeot will put driver Sébastien Loeb in an 875-horsepower, four-wheel-drive car weighing just 1929 pounds to tackle the Pikes Peak Hill Climb this June. If you do the math, this means the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak, as the car is called, boasts one horsepower per kilogram. You can bet it’s fast.
Peugeot Revives “T16” Name For 208 Pikes Peak Challenger
Peugeot, which infamously cancelled its Le Mans Prototype program with little warning to the teams or the press, has just unveiled a challenger for the 2013 running of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
Beijing 2012: Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept
So it’s nice to see French manufacturer Peugeot mix things up a bit, with its Urban Crossover Concept. Now don’t get us wrong, this isn’t really that radical a concept in the grand scheme, but during a largely production-based Beijing show, it’s pretty earth-shattering.
List: Ten Great 24 Hours Of Le Mans Cars
This weekend marks one of Winding Road’s favorite summer traditions, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This legendary endurance race will see entries from Peugeot, Audi, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Chevrolet, and Porsche among others. While we wait for the green flag to drop, we decided to look back on some of the cars that have won overall in the past. This list is hardly comprehensive though, so feel free to chime in in the comments section with your favorite cars that have conquered Le Mans.
Race Preview: 2010 24 Hours Of Le Mans
While the rest of the world may have their eyes on South Africa this weekend, if you are a race fan, your bottom should be firmly planted in front of the television for the greatest endurance race of them all. This weekend marks the 78th running of the 24 Hours Of Le Mans.
Spy Shots: Peugeot 508 Tests In The Cold
In winter testing right now is the Peugeot 508, which is slated to replace both the 407 and the 607.
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