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Choosing a Car – necessities and extras

There are so many choices when selecting a car.  What style is right for you?  What kind of car will give you the performance you want?  What features are most important?  There are dozens of questions you need to ask when choosing the car you want to drive.  If you’re going to be using your car as much as most people, then you’ll be spending a lot of time there so it’s important to have a comfortable, enjoyable vehicle that will give you the best environment while you’re fighting your way through traffic.  If a car is too uncomfortable, doesn’t  [ Read More ]

The Changing Shape of Convertible Cars

If you’ve never driven a convertible before, you’ve probably wondered what it feels like.  Whether it’s from ads on TV or just from seeing people driving around the city or on the freeway, you’ve probably noticed the look on the driver’s face—there’s no doubt, driving a convertible can be very satisfying. It’s a popular style, but that hasn’t always been the case.  It’s no wonder that not everyone loves convertibles, especially when opening or closing the roof is a chore; and while cars have been made with retractable roofs for almost a century, there have been times when the convertible  [ Read More ]

What Car has Good Safety Features?

When it comes to your car, there’s not much more important than your safety.  Parents feel particular pressure to protect their children, and everyone feels the need to be safe when driving; we all want a car that will provide optimum performance while ensuring the greatest level of protection.  Accidents are never pleasant, but a good car with the right systems to keep you alive can mean the difference between walking away and getting carried away.  There are a number of great fun cars that can get you killed because they don’t have enough protection, especially at high or very  [ Read More ]

Vehicle Versatility – The Peugeot 207cc

One of the best things about the Peugeot 207 cc is the number of different styles and options from which to choose.  With four different available bodies, and original production of three different gasoline engines (as well as two diesel engines), this is a car designed for a number of different, discerning users.  There are 32 total combinations of different makes and engines, so it’s clear there are a ton of choices and options to help make the car fit your needs and personal tastes. Peugeot vehicles are famed for their handling abilities, and the 207 certainly doesn’t disappoint as  [ Read More ]

Peugeot 207cc – Retractable Hardtops for next generation convertibles

One thing that makes a car great is an open roof.  There’s nothing like the feeling of driving on an open country road with the wind blowing through your hair, or gazing up at the stars on a clear summer night from the comfort of the driver’s seat.  Of course when the roof doesn’t close properly, or if you have a soft-top and the weather is cold, there can be some real feelings of frustration, despite the joy we usually associate with owning a convertible. The Peugeot 207 cc is a great example of a car that solves the problems  [ Read More ]

How to Pimp your Peugeot

There’s nothing like a custom ride when you’re looking to get noticed, and for those who really love their cars, it’s a great way to show off some style.  Custom vehicles have long been the staple of racers, high-end retailers, and specialized body shops as well.  Just about everything can be customized, too—from the body to the engine to the interior and more.  And all kinds of vehicles can be modified, from motorcycles to semi trucks.  Even tiny 100cc scooters, only suitable for local city driving, often get customized—not as much in the United States, but certainly in Asia where  [ Read More ]

Comparing engines in French automobiles

When it comes to drivers, there are as many different kinds as there are cars on the road.  Everyone has their own style, and each of us prefers different types of cars, different levels of responsiveness, and everything else as well.  With so many options for cars today, it’s no wonder drivers have learned to be picky; and why not, when there are dozens of manufacturers, several very different styles and body types, and countless extra features to choose from, like stereos, GPS, tires, and more.  This also says nothing of the car’s guts—the engine, transmission, brakes, steering, and all  [ Read More ]

Peugeot’s Improvements in New Generation Cars

There are many of us who love to drive foreign cars, for a number of reasons.  The zip of some Asian manufactures is a big bonus if you want a light car that travels fast, and there’s no questioning the safety of some of the best German and Swedish auto manufacturers.  Of course, if you’re looking for a great combination of style, function, and performance, then the French auto giant Peugeot is certainly a respectable choice. Take the budget model Peugeot 207 cc.  Available new for under $20,000, the basic model is cheap and economical.  Equipped with a 1.4 liter  [ Read More ]

Peugeot in film—the famous French movie Taxi

Peugeot is a brand famous for it’s longevity and quality.  The company is one of the oldest automobile manufacturers and produced their first car in 1889 (before that time they built bicycles, among other things), and is part of Citroen, the second largest automobile company in Europe.  With several award-winning models, the brand is famous for it’s excellent handling and tight driving.  Of course for many of us, what really makes the Peugeot is the movies, or more specifically, one movie—the French film Taxi, which has spawned three French-language sequels and an American remake. The film tells the story of  [ Read More ]