Just a few days earlier he had announced 2000 sales figures up 16.9 percent to 2,817,700 vehicles - ahead of the target of 2.7 million. Now he wants to sell 3 million in 2001. Across the Peugeot and Citroen ranges we have the right products - and we have diesels. Diesels remain one of the important issues in Europe. Let's look at it.
Diesels are greener and more energy efficient than gasoline engines.
There is 15 percent improvement in consumption and emissions while the issue of harmful particulates has been addressed by our particulates filter. Once we get people to fully realize the benefits, then the demand for diesels will continue to grow. PSA is currently working on a new family of diesel engines with Ford. The PSA chief remains adamant that the company can survive alone, although other technical tie-ups are inevitable. These include a renewed range of commercial vehicles and minivans with Fiat Auto.