PSA continues to drive down the corporate CO2 levels, taking back the crown for reducing emissions.

PSA Peugeot Citroën recaptured its first place standing in reducing emissions at end 2014 in Europe, with an average of 110.3 grams of CO₂ per kilometre* (source: AAA DATA), compared with an average of 123.7 grams for the European market. Since 2008, the Group has gradually lowered its vehicle emissions by about 30 grams.

The new record illustrates PSA Peugeot Citroën's commitment to finding practical solutions to environmental problems. More than 50% of its R&D budget is devoted to developing technologies aimed at improving the fuel and environmental performance of its vehicles.

PSA Peugeot Citroën's top ranking is primarily the result of its engine downsizing strategy and the introduction of new PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engines, as well as the introduction of new-generation, fuel-efficient BlueHDi diesel engines. In 2014, nearly 30% of vehicles sold by the Group emitted less than 100 grams of CO₂.

Paired with these highly efficient petrol and diesel engines, many Group models are low-carbon leaders in their category. Due to the fact that they represent a significant proportion of European sales, they contribute to an overall reduction in emissions.

The following models are examples of low-carbon leader vehicles:

• Citroën C4 Cactus, 1.6-litre BlueHDi, 100 hp, 82 grams of CO₂ per kilometre
• Citroën DS 3, 1.6-litre BlueHDi, 100 hp, 79 grams of CO₂ per kilometre
• Peugeot 308, PureTech 1.2-litre, 130 hp, 107 grams of CO₂ per kilometre. 

This petrol version also set a new fuel economy record of 2.85 litres per 100 kilometres, covering 1,810 kilometres on a 51-litre tank of fuel.

The recent Peugeot 308 and Citroën C4 Picasso models (built on the new EMP2 platform) and the Citroën C4 Cactus (launched in 2014) weigh significantly less than their predecessors, by 140 kilograms and 200 kilograms, respectively, which is a key factor in reducing emissions.

"The outstanding reduction in CO₂ emissions is the fruit of PSA Peugeot Citroën's advanced petrol and diesel engine technologies but also of its ongoing research to make lighter, more aerodynamic cars," said Gilles Le Borgne, Executive Vice President, Research and Development, PSA Peugeot Citroën. "The Group continues to invest heavily in research and innovation, particularly in the field of plug-in hybrid technologies and new-generation electric vehicles".

*Average homologated NEDC combined-cycle CO₂ emissions of PSA Peugeot Citroën passenger cars registered in 2014 across 22 EU nations (excluding Greece, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Malta).

Peugeot Citroen (PSA) celebrate a successful year around the globe.

• PSA Peugeot Citroën unit sales up 4.3% to 2,939 million vehicles in 2014 compared to 2013
• China now the Group’s largest market, with unit sales up 31.9% to 734,000
• Strong growth in Europe,with 1,761,000 vehicles sold, for an increase of 8.1%
• Worldwide success for the entire PEUGEOT product range: globalisation of models that end in 8 and successful move upmarket with a strong contribution from the PEUGEOT 308 and the PEUGEOT 2008 and 3008 crossovers
• Good performance from CITROËN-brand models: the new CITROËN C4 Picasso is the European leader in the MPV segment, the CITROËN C4 Cactus has exceeded objectives since launch and the C-Elysée has been resounding success in China, where it is Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile’s (DPCA’s) best-selling model with more than 100,000 units sold
• Global launch of DS as the Group’s premium brand
• Tangible results from the Group’s inventory reduction initiatives, with inventories at end-December significantly lower than initially expected

Europe

The Group sustained its results in a growing, yet fragile market.

• Group sales in Europe rose 8.1% year-on-year to 1,761,000 units, reflecting the favourable market reaction to the Peugeot 308, voted 2014 car of the year (56,900 units sold), and the positive results of the CITROEN C4 Cactus.
• Registrations of PEUGEOT-brand vehicles increased by 6.2% to 952,000 units. The range’s updated and consistent model line-up, combined with the dealership network’s management of net pricing and a high standard of service quality enhanced the brand’s attractiveness and helped it deliver robust, profitable growth. Peugeot gained 0.3 points in the consumer sales channel, a benchmark indicator.
• CITROËN outperformed the market while focusing on the most profitable distribution channels, with registrations up 7.2% to 689,000 units and market share gains in France, the United Kingdom, Spain and Germany. This positive momentum was driven by the brand’s successful product offensive, headed in particular by the new C4 Picasso, the European MPV leader with 120,000 units sold in 2014, and the year’s three successful model launches: the new Jumper introduced in April (31,000 units sold), the new C1 (41,000 units sold) and the C4-Cactusintroduced in June (42,000 units sold).
• DS registrations in Europe totalled 85,900 units. The brand is concentrating on profitable sales channels to preserve its models’ long-term resale value. In addition, 61 dedicated points of sale (58 DS Salons and three DS Stores) have been opened. The year was shaped by a technological offensive that included the introduction of six new powertrains and a new Xenon Full-LED signature.

China and Southeast Asia

The PEUGEOT, CITROËN and DS brands all set new sales records in China, which is now the Group's largest market.

• The Chinese market again expanded significantly, with demand up 11,5%. The Group achieved unit sales of 734,000, lifting its market share to 4.4% from 3.6% in 2013.
• The PEUGEOT brand had another record year with unit sales rising 43.1% to 386,565, the strongest increase among the market’s top 20 players.The PEUGEOT 3008 and 2008 fully benefited from growth in the SUV segment and accounted for a third of Dongfeng Peugeot’s sales. In the C segment, which represents 52% of the Chinese passenger car market, the new Peugeot 408 got off to a quick start with 30,943 units sold in four months. The brand also added 100 dealerships to its network in 2014.
• CITROËN also outpaced the market, setting a new sales record with growth of 14.3% to 320,000 units sold. China now accounts for more than one out of four CITROËN sold worldwide and has confirmed its status as the brand’s leading market, ahead of France. This performance was driven in part by the success of recent launches, including the new CITROËN C-Elysée, Dongfeng Citroën’s best-selling model with more than 100,000 units sold in 2014, and the Citroën C4-L, which sold 66,000 units during the year.The brand extended its line-up in December with the introduction of the C3-XR SUV. The year’s performance was also supported by Dongfeng Citroën’s increasingly tight-knit and well-respected dealership network, which ranked first in JD Power’s 2014 China Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study.
• Sales of DS-brand models have taken off in China, for a total of 26,000 units in 2014, thanks to a premium line-up comprising three models produced in Shenzhen and launched just one year ago: the DS5, the DS 5LS and the DS 6.  At the same time, the brand has actively developed its distribution network with 80 DS Stores covering China's 60 largest cities. China now accounts for 22% of the brand’s worldwide registrations, versus 2% in 2013.

Eurasia, Latin America, Middle-East & Africa, Asia-Pacific

In the rest of the world, the market environment was difficult in 2014 due to a decline in automobile sales and unfavourable exchange rates.As a result, PSA Peugeot Citroën focused on profitability by applying a rigorous pricing policy.

• In Eurasia, the Group put an emphasis on local production of the PEUGEOT 408 and the CITROËN C4 Sedan, which together captured 8% of their segment in Russia with 6,500 and 9,000 units sold, respectively.
• In Latin America, in a difficult economic environment, the Group recorded 200,000 units sold and strengthened its position in Argentina, achieving a market share in that country of 15.1%. Recent launches delivered results, with 49,000 units sold for the PEUGEOT 208 and more than 13,000 units sold for the CITROËN C4 Lounge. Sales of the Citroën C3 held up well, at 35,300 units.
• In the Middle-East & Africa, priority was given to improving profitability in an unfavourable currency environment. The Group maintained strong positions in numerous countries, leading the market in Tunisia and France's overseas departments and ranking second in Morocco. Peugeot was the second best-selling brand in Algeria and achieved strong growth in Egypt, with unit sales up 77%.

The PEUGEOT 301 and CITROËN C-Elysée were again the leading models in 2014, with 30,400 and 14,800 units sold, respectively.Launched during the course of the year, the flagship PEUGEOT 2008 and PEUGEOT 308 achieved unit sales of 8,400 for the first and 7,400 for the second. Sales of light commercial vehicles increased year on year.

• The India-Pacific region saw an increase in sales with the successful launches of the PEUGEOT 2008 (1,000 orders in 3 months), the PEUGEOT 308 (3,200 units sold) and the CITROËN C4 Picasso (1,450 units sold).

Commenting on these results, the Chief Executive Officers of the three brands made the following remarks:

Maxime Picat, Chief Executive Officer, PEUGEOT Brand: “In terms of sales, 2014 was a year of success for PEUGEOT, with a 5.4% increase in worldwide unit sales and remarkable growth of more than 43% in China. It was also a success for our drive to globalise models that end in 8, as seen in strong demand for the 308 and the 2008 and 3008 crossovers. This situation allows us to look towards 2015 with confidence.”

Linda Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, CITROËN Brand: “2014 was a very vibrant year for CITROËN, with a double title in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), sales growth of 4% and four launches that embody the brand’s renewal. More than ever, CITROËN represents creativity and technology, combined to promote well-being.” 

Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive Officer, DS Brand: “In June 2014, we affirmed our ambition to make DS a global premium brand through a long-term strategy based on enriching our line-up and deploying internationally. In 2014, DS took off in China, with the successful launch of our two new models.”

UK SALES - PEUGEOT - Growth over 2013 shows there is STILL life in the old Lion.

• Peugeot Retail new car sales up 12%, outperforming the market, with over 52,000 registrations
• December retail demand up 27% thanks to desirable new models such as 108, 2008 and 308
• LCV sales up a massive 50% year on year, the highest growth of any van manufacturer
• Strategy to further grow retail sales will continue during 2015

PEUGEOT’s drive to expand its retail share of the UK’s new car market has continued to pay dividend, with outstanding end-of-year figures for both Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).

Customer demand has been exceptional thanks to a model range that is the youngest in PEUGEOT’s history. It’s packed full of sophisticated design, exceptional value for money and high desirability.

The product range is also matched by customer experience with owners of the cars with the ‘Lion’ badge not shy about broadcasting the virtues of their vehicles either. PEUGEOT has recently joined forces with independent online customer review service Reevoo.

As part of an on-going commitment to customer satisfaction PEUGEOT publishes online assessments from genuine owners of its cars on www.peugeot.co.uk. Since March 2014, Reevoo has collected, collated and verified 2,063 reviews, with the average satisfaction rating an impressive 8.6 out of 10.

Total Sales:

Full-year total sales for 2014 stood at 135,834 – up more than 7% on the 2013 total; PEUGEOT’s 2014 total sales volume is the highest in seven years.

Passenger Car sales:

Full-year total retail new car sales for 2014 stood at 52,792 – a figure that’s up more than 12% on the 2013 total. It’s significantly higher than the industry average (+9.9%), and has seen PEUGEOT’s retail market share grow to 4.5% in 2014. Retail sales in December alone reached 2,679 units, a year-on-year rise of over 27%.

The sales growth is primarily thanks to exceptional retail sales performance from three critically acclaimed new models:

• The all-new PEUGEOT 108 proved it has what it takes to succeed in the city car segment, selling 7,579 units in the first six months of its life.
• Strong demand for the PEUGEOT 2008 Compact Crossover also continued to be exceptional with 17,419 sales in the model’s first full year.
• The PEUGEOT 308, the reigning European Car of the Year, put in an outstanding performance, with sales of 14,697.

Light Commercial Vehicle sales:

Dealers have had stunning success in 2014 with PEUGEOT’s versatile and practical range of commercial vehicles. The grand total for the year was 32,268 vans sold – up a massive 50% on 2013.

It’s the biggest UK market growth of any LCV manufacturer during 2014. It means PEUGEOT ended the year as the fourth largest player in the market, a jump of two places compared to 2013. The Brand’s market share grew from 7.7% in 2013 to 9.8% in 2014.

PEUGEOT Partner was the number one choice in the compact van sector, while the PEUGEOT Boxer was a top three performer in the K3 (3.26t-3.5t) and K4 (3.5t-5.0t) sectors. PEUGEOT was also the number one brand in 2014 for sales to Motorhome converters.

PEUGEOT’s strategy throughout 2014 was to drive growth in the retail sector and carefully selected fleet channels. It was supported by a managed reduction in sales to certain high-cost corporate sectors.

The sales strategy has been hugely successful and will continue in 2015, with demand across the range spearheading more success.

Neil Moscrop, previously PEUGEOT’s Sales Director and newly appointed Brand Director, commented: “2014 was a superb year for Peugeot, our best sales performance for seven years, with retail demand for our cars up 12% and outperforming the market. Our Dealer Network has played a significant role in our success this year, delivering exceptional levels of customer service and excelling not just with retail customers, but with fleet and small business. That coupled with an excellent sales performance in light commercial vehicle shows that PEUGEOT is very much ‘Back In the Race’.”

He added: “Our strategy for retail sales is very simple. We have a very competitive list price with higher specification levels than the sector average, supported by improving residual values, and we try to be transparent in the way we treat our customers. PEUGEOT’s desire to drive demand in the retail sector will continue over the next 12 months, supported by new product launches and exceptional customer service.”

UK RECALL #34 - PEUGEOT - The handbrake may not apply fully.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/186
Manufacturer Ref :	ZVZ
Make:	PEUGEOT
Model :	2008
Launch Date :	19/12/2014
Numbers Involved :	17831
Build Start Date :	29/01/2013
Build End Date :	29/08/2013

Recall Details
Concern :	HANDBRAKE MAY NOT APPLY FULLY
Description :	On affected vehciles the handbrake adjustment may not have been correctly set during manufacture. This may cause the handbrake to be ineffective unless applied to it's full extent.
Remedial Action :	On affected vehicles check handbrake setting and adjust if necessary.
Vehicle Id :	VF3******DY002834 to VF3******EY105098

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