(07-05-2008) : By receiving the 85 bhp version of the 1.5 dCi, the Dacia Logan MCV takes on a new dimension. For an estate offering 5 to 7 seats, even at a low price, it was time to do something. And P-Tronic can already give a boost to this model by enabling it to produce an extra 27 bhp and 57 Nm.

(01-05-2008) : Subaru diesels, this is now a reality. The Legacy and Outback are the first to receive the 2.0 Boxer turbo-diesel developing 150 bhp.

(25-04-2008) : Four door coupes were invented by Mercedes with the CLS. Quite a few other manufacturers are now following suit, including Volkswagen with the Passat CC.

(19-04-2008) : The Audi R8 TDI Le Mans rockets from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds! Staggering performance made possible by a 6 litre bi-turbo pushing out 500 bhp and torque in 4 figures…

(13-04-2008) : Recently unveiled in Geneva, the new Skoda Superb is more streamlined than its predecessor, and is available with 6 engine options, of which 3 are diesels.

(07-04-2008) : Just after the presentation of the new Renault Kangoo, PSA has launched a counter-attack by unveiling the new Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner. These two models adopt the 1.6 HDi unit producing 110 bhp, an engine which P-Tronic knows extremely well…

(01-04-2008) : Volkswagen is marketing the automatic transversal 7-speed double declutching DSG-7 gearbox. In the first instance, it will be offered on the Golf and Golf Plus equipped with the 1.4 FSI petrol and 1.9 TDI 105 bhp engines.

(26-03-2008) : The Toyota Land Cruiser 100 has just been renamed the Land Cruiser V8. Its 4.5 D4D biturbo engine develops 280 bhp and 650 Nm of torque, with the vehicle’s dimension also increasing in size.

(20-03-2008) : Don’t be misled by its appearance: the Jeep Patriot only differs from the Compass by its lines. For all the rest, it’s a clone. Particularly where its 2.0 CRD engine (140 bhp) is concerned.

(14-03-2008) : The latest evolution of the Audi A3 doesn’t just bring a canvas roof to the model. It also signals the integration of a new rear design, close to the A4. The A3 cabriolet will also receive, amongst other items, the 105 bhp 1.9 TDI engine and the new 2.0 140 bhp Common rail Unit.

(08-03-2008) : It can’t hide its family connection with the Mondeo. In its new version, the Ford Focus changes its face but remains equipped with the 1.6 TDCi and 2.0 TDCi engines which P-Tronic has been able to boost for some time now.

(02-03-2008) : To give the Croma a new look and enable it to be more convincing than its predecessor, Fiat has adopted the younger and sportier style of the Bravo. The 2008 version of this Nueva Croma remains equipped with the 1.9 JTD and 2.4 JTD engines.

(25-02-2008) : The Peugeot 807 family is growing. The 170 bhp 2.2 HDI bi-turbo extends the diesel offering. This is an engine already seen in the Peugeot 407 and 607 models.

(19-02-2008) : The Mazda 6 is coming with a very appealing look. Where engines are concerned, it retains the 2.0 litre turbo-diesel producing 140 bhp and 330 Nm.

(13-02-2008) : The biggest item of news concerning the face-lifted Opel Zafira comes in its engines. The model will now be available with the 110 and 125 bhp 1.7 CDTI units, with the 1.9 CDTI still on offer.

(07-02-2008) : Just like the Kia cee’d, the 2008 Sportage will come with a 7 year or 150,000 km guarantee. An SUV has never before benefited from such long coverage.

(01-02-2008) : Produced in India, the Hyundai i10 will shortly succeed the Atos. It will be offered with the same 75 bhp 1.1 CRDi as the Kia Picanto. P-Tronic can add an extra 24 bhp to this engine.

(26-01-2008) : Now offered with the 3.0 litre turbo-diesel producing 146 bhp which already equips the Daily, the Iveco Massif is the first 4x4 from the brand following its takeover of Santana. A real battler which could (almost) be confused with the Land Rover Defender.

(20-01-2008) : The Peugeot 207 range is being extended with the introduction of an RC version and, above all, of an SW Outdoor for drivers who are longing for a bit of adventure. The 207 Outdoor has gone for the 90 and 110 bhp 1.6 HDI diesel engines.

(14-01-2008) : The Audi A1 is scheduled to be in the show-rooms in 2009. The competition is going to be stiff for the Mini and the future Alfa Romeo Junior.

(07-01-2008) : The Jaguar X-Type will evolve in 2008, both in its saloon and estate versions.

(01-01-2008) : The Citroën Nemo, Peugeot Bipper and Fiat Fiorino, this represents a new range of utility vehicles to complement the existing offer. These vehicles will in particular receive a 70 bhp 1.4 litre well-proven diesel engine, and will be marketed between December 2007 and the beginning of 2008.

(24-12-2007) : A small 4X4 expected in 2009, the Skoda Yeti will be manufactured on the platform of the new 2008 Polo. It will compete with the Fiat Sedici and Suzuki SX4.

(17-12-2007) : With this 80 bhp version of the 1.4 TDI, the Seat Ibiza is cleaner than ever before: 99 grams of CO2 per km from a consumption of just 3.8 litres of diesel per 100 km. And the engine can also be fitted with a P-Tronic additional box-unit. Still lower consumption, along with more power and torque…

(11-12-2007) : The BMW X6 represents the Bavarian manufacturer’s ambitious entry into the Sport Activity Coupe segment. We can only be thankful, so much a success it is…

(05-12-2007) : Following the saloon, the Mercedes C-Class is now also available as an estate. A very well designed model which will be a formidable competitor for the BMW 3-Series Touring and the Audi A4 Avant.

(30-11-2007) : By incorporating the 136 bhp 2.0 D producing torque of 320 Nm, a second generation Common Rail engine, these models make their diesel offering more widely available.

(24-11-2007) : The VW Golf Bluemotion comes fitted, just like its big sister the VW Passat Bluemotion, with the 105 bhp 1.9 TDI engine producing 250 Nm of torque.

(18-11-2007) : This new version of the Lancia Musa, unveiled at the International Film Festival in Venice, is a few centimetres longer than its predecessor.

(12-11-2007) : So, the Subaru Impreza is soon to get a diesel engine! Nothing short of blasphemy for aficionados of the brand, who won’t be too happy either with the new, more sober look, a look which moves it back towards the pack.

(30-10-2007) : Whether you like it or you don’t, the Mini Clubman unquestionably shows innovative styling. Where engines are concerned, the Mini Clubman receives two petrol engines and the 1.6 litre turbo-diesel equipped with overboost, which enables the maximum torque to increase from 240 Nm to 260 Nm from 1,750 revs.

(24-10-2007) : Ford will present the definitive version of its 4 x 4 leisure vehicle the Ford Kuga at the Frankfurt show, a model derived from the Iosis X concept car unveiled at the Paris show last year.

(18-10-2007) : The Citroën C5 is not the model with the youngest image of the manufacturer’s range. But this C5 Airscape concept which will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show may very well banish this image.