It"s going to be increasingly...
It"s going to be increasingly busy on Britain"s roads. An additional 3.5 million people will hold a UK driving licence by 2020, according to new Department for Transport predictions. The current figure, published last year, is 32.1 million, but by 2010 it will be 34 million, and it"s expected to reach a staggering 35.6 million a decade later.
The mag"s pictures give...
The mag"s pictures give the best clue yet of what buyers have got to look forward to. Pictured in three and five-door form, the cornerstone of the French company"s new small car offensive will take styling cues from the 307 hatchback, as well as the forthcoming 1007 city model. The trademark headlights and grille from the larger 407 will also feature. Longer and wider than the current 206, the 207 will offer a more spacious cabin.
Designers have made the car as versatile as possible, hoping to better rivals with rear seats which easily fold and slide for maximum practicality. Based on the same platform as Citroen"s C3, the newcomer will spawn a range of niche models. However, these cars won"t use Peugeot"s new "double-O" naming policy as seen on the 1007. A spokesman for the company said: "The double-O is only for completely new vehicles. The 207 is a direct replacement for the 206, so the coup탩-cabriolet version will be badged 207 CC and the estate SW."
With the new supermini due on sale late in 2005, it is set to debut at one of next year"s European motor shows.