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Peugeot 207 Economique (2009): first official photos

By Alex Michaelides First Official Pictures 20 July 2009 11:15 Peugeot has come over all green with this, the new Peugeot 207 Economique. No surprises for guessing its purpose – it's another eco special, aimed squarely at cars such as the Polo BlueMotion. The 207 Economique boasts emissions of just 99g/km of CO2 and a frugal 74.3mpg.So, how did Peugeot make the 207 Economique cleaner?Peugeot uses its trusty 1.6 HDI oil burner, but in a detuned guise.

How VW's XL1 will make your next Golf lighter, faster and more frugal

VW will only build 250 examples of the XL1, its super-streamlined two-seater than scores a combined 314mpg thanks to its plug-in hybrid diesel engine, lightweight construction and low-drag design. Each punter will have to put up around €100,000 for the privilege of saving money on fuel – but don’t worry, because every car across the VW Group will benefit from the lessons learned, all by 2020. Is my next VW likely to be a hybrid?

Mazda opens new plant in Salamanca, Mexico

Mazda Motor Corp. chairman Takashi Yamanouchi opened the company's new small-car assembly plant in Mexico today, calling it the company's "most important global strategic base." The factory, which will produce up to 230,000 vehicles each year, is a cornerstone of the structural reform plan "upon which the very future of company hinges," Yamanouchi said in remarks prepared for the opening ceremony. "Mazda's Structural Reform Plan, upon which the very future of the company hinges, positions this plant as our most important global strategic base," Yamanouchi said of the factory, which is about three hours northwest of Mexico City in Guanajuato State.