Renault Celebrates Espace Silver Jubilee - Spanning Four Generations of the First MPV
Jun 5, 2009
Summer marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Renault Espace first going on sale. Sales of the groundbreaking vehicle, which started the MPV revolution back in the early Eighties and has had four distinct generations, have now reached almost 1.2 million since its launch in 1984, 80,000 of which are in the UK. ... Continue reading
Dacia Sandero Made and Sold in Morocco
Jun 3, 2009
The launch of the compact Sandero hatchback marks a major step in the growth of the Dacia brand in Morocco. Sandero extends Dacia's model line-up, which already comprises the Logan family saloon and Logan MCV (which went on sale in 2005 and 2008 respectively), and seeks to win over a new category of customer. ... Continue reading
A New Step Forward for the Alliance
May 29, 2009
Since 1999, Renault and Nissan have achieved and developed an alliance that has created significant value for the two companies. The achievements include shared platforms and powertrains, cooperation on advanced technologies, standardization of manufacturing methods, the expansion of the product line-ups and the extens ... Continue reading
Renault Supports 5,000 Young Formula 1 Designers with 'Course en Cours'
May 28, 2009
On May 27, Renault organized the final of 'Course en Cours', a competition based on Formula 1 involving more than 5,000 middle and high school students, their teachers and university students from 17 academies in France. The final capped a year of discovery for the young students, who designed and built their own scale ... Continue reading
Fresh Looks For Kangoo Expression And Kangoo Privilège
May 27, 2009
A year and a half after the launch of New Renault Kangoo, upgrades of the Expression and Privilège versions featuring enhanced styling have been introduced. The most significant evolution concerns the fitment of Kangoo be bop front and rear bumpers for the Privilège version. ... Continue reading
Nissan and Europcar form A Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership
May 27, 2009
Nissan and Europcar - the European leader in passenger car and light utility vehicle rentals - are forming a partnership to market electric vehicles by 2010 and advance zero-emission mobility on a global scale. ... Continue reading
Renault Launches First TV Van Ad Campaign
May 26, 2009
A long-time sponsor of the Cannes Film Festival, Renault has now put itself firmly in the Director's chair with the launch of a short film of its own. ... Continue reading
Full Renault Laguna Range Launched in Australia
May 26, 2009
Renault have moved against industry pricing trends by lowering the recommended retail price of the entire Laguna range to co-incide with the launch of the new Laguna Estate and petrol-powered models. ... Continue reading
Renault Supports Police Initiative To Reduce Young Driver Road Casualties
May 22, 2009
With an unrivalled record of 11 cars with five-star Euro NCAP crash test ratings to its name, Renault leads the way in safety. With a strategy focusing on four main areas: accident prevention, corrective action, occupant protection and road safety awareness, Renault is always searching for new solutions to everyday mot ... Continue reading
Renault Takes Double Win At Fleet World Honours 2009
May 21, 2009
Renault is celebrating double success at the 2009 Fleet World Honours after winning both the Best Medium Van and Safety awards. ... Continue reading
Renault Espace Marks its 25th Anniversary with a Lavishly-Equipped Special Edition Version
May 20, 2009
The 25th anniversary limited edition Renault Espace is based on the model's already extensively equipped Carminat Evolution equipment level. For an extra cost of just EUR 2,000, it packs EUR 7,520- worth of additional technological, safety, travelling comfort and driving pleasure-related features which represent a savi ... Continue reading
New Laguna Coupe Leads the field As Official Safety Car
May 19, 2009
Already regarded as one of 2009's most admired cars, Renault's New Laguna Coupé is now receiving just as much attention on the track as it does on the road with its new role as the official Safety Car for three of Renault Sport UK's motorsport championships. ... Continue reading
Better Place Unveils First Automated Battery Swapping Process for Japan EV Study - MULI-VIDEOS
May 13, 2009
YOKOHAMA, Japan--Better Place today achieved a milestone in accelerating the mass-market adoption of electric vehicles by demonstrating the worldâs first battery switch technology along with electric car charging spots. This simple range extension technology delivers a cleaner, more convenient experience for drive ... Continue reading
Renault, Official Sponsor of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival
May 12, 2009
Renault has fostered the growth of the Cannes Film Festival for 26 years. From May 13 to 24, 2009, a fleet of about hundred vehicles, including 70 Vel Satis and 30 Espace, will drive the actors and Festival guests to and from the red-carpeted steps. In addition, this year about a dozen Kangoo be bop will supplement the ... Continue reading
May 12, 2009
After 28 years at Renault, Luc-Alexandre Ménard, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs for the Renault group and a member of the Renault Management Committee, will be retiring on June 30, 2008. ... Continue reading
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