Volkswagen hired electric vehicles expert Joerg Sommer from Renault

Volkswagen AG is serious about its goal to be world's largest automaker by 2018 and one strategy that has been working well for it is its aggressive recruitment of top executives from... Read more

Megane Renault Sport: the rapid intervention vehicle of Gendarmerie Nationale

France’s Gendarmerie Nationale is replacing its fleet of rapid intervention vehicles and has made an order for at least 70 units of the Renault Megane RS. The Gendarmerie chose the... Read more

2010 Japanese Grand Prix won by Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel

For the second consecutive year, Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel triumphed in the Japanese Grand Prix. Trailing him closely in this race was his teammate Mark Webber, who extends his... Read more

Renault to cut debt after a 3 billion euro sale of shares in Volvo AB

Renault SA will soon reduce its debt due to a 3 billion euro ($4.2 billion) sale of shares in Volvo AB, which brought its shares to its highest in nine months last Thursday. According to... Read more

2010 Paris Motor Show: Renault Twizy Z.E.

Renault’s Twizy mini city car is currently on display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. One of the models to be included in the company’s electric range, the Twizy is an ultra compact vehicle... Read more

Renault DeZir Concept breaks cover at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

The Renault DeZir Concept has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The concept, which is designed by Renault’s new design director Laurent van den Acker, “stands out as an illustration... Read more

2011 Renault Latitude has a new attitude for 2010 Paris Motor Show

The 2011 Renault Latitude was introduced today at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Those who want to order the new car can choose from two petrol and two diesel units. The petrol engines are a... Read more

2010 Paris Motor Show: Renault ZOE Preview

At Renault’s booth in the Paris Motor Show, visitors will get to see the ZOE electric car, which is a concept car that made its debut at last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. This electric car... Read more

2010 Paris Motor Show: 2011 Renault Twingo Miss Sixty Edition

Renault has partnered with Miss Sixty to design the “first all-feminine Twingo,” which is intended to balance out the very masculine Twingo model. According to the press release, the... Read more

2011 Renault Kangoo Express ZE (Zero Emission) priced at €20,000

At the International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany, Renault has launched the Kangoo Express Z.E., an all-electric, commercial variant of the Renault Kangoo. The electric... Read more

Renault, Nissan to jointly develop platforms for at least 10 models

In a move that aims to cut some suppliers and reduce procurement costs by about one-third, Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. will jointly develop a platform for at least 10 models,... Read more

Renault Alpine sports car to hit the streets within three years

Renault’s new vice-president of corporate design Laurens van den Acker predicts that an affordable rear-drive sports car from Renault would be on the road within three years, according to... Read more

Renault opened the Titu Technical Center in Romania

An inaugural ceremony took place at Renault’s Titu Technical Center in Romania earlier this week. Attendees include President Traian Basescu and Patrick Pelata, Renault’s Chief Operating... Read more

PSA and Renault repaying a third of the 6 billion euros loan

Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen are prepared to repay about a third of the 6 billion euros ($7.6 billion) in loans received from the French government loans to assist them in getting by... Read more

Paris Motor Show Preview: 2011 Renault Laguna Facelift

This is the 2011 Renault Laguna Facelift, an upgraded version of the popular car which will be introduced at this year’s 2010 Paris Motor Show.

As you can see from the photos, the new... Read more

Renault-Nissan to increase production in South Korea as the yen strengthens

As the yen strengthens, Renault-Nissan seeks to raise production in South Korea to cut their dependence on Japan as a manufacturing base, CEO Carlos Ghosn told reporters in Abu Dhabi last... Read more

Smart planning to develop new models with Renault

Smart sales in the US had an impressive start in 2009 but since then, the company has struggled to keep itself afloat. The European microcar brand wants to turn its fortunes around by... Read more

2011 Renault Latitude introduced at the Moscow Motor Show

Renault has big plans for the Russian market. the 2011 Renault Latitude was introduced at the Moscow International Motor Show. The French manufacturer will also launch several new models... Read more

Renault DeZir Concept: official details, photos and specs

Renault revealed today the DeZir Concept a.k.a. the first piece of art from its new chief designer Laurent van den Acker. The new concept previews Renault's new design philosophy will... Read more

The new Renault Clio IV will have the makings of an icon

The next Renault Clio, the upcoming supermini, boasts of having a sensational, daring design that is reminiscent of its model ranks, according to Steve Norman, Renault's Senior Vice... Read more

2010 Renault Fluence Z.E. unveiled

This is the first clear look that have been released of the production version of the electric Renault Fluence saloon. This car, which will go on sale in in Europe this year and in the UK... Read more

2010 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (CC) revealed ahead of Geneva

Renault completed today the renewal of its Megane family of compact cars with the launch of the new Megane Coupe Cabriolet a.k.a. CC. Set to be unveiled next month at the Geneva Motor... Read more

Official: Renault Fluence revealed

These are the full specification list of the new Renault Fluence, which replaces the Megane Sedan. Set to arrive in dealerships in autumn 2009, the car has a larger passenger space than... Read more

Renault Laguna to receive a facelift by 2010

[Update: 2011 Renault Laguna Facelift unveiled] Renault is planning a new facelift for the Laguna! But why so soon? Well, according to our sources, the Laguna will be refreshed due to the... Read more

Renault planning three new electric vehicles until 2012

Renault has started putting into plan a series of electric cars which will consist of a bespoke small vehicle that’s larger than a Twingo, a battery powered version of the Kangoo and a... Read more

Renault bringing back the Gordini name

After Renault was reported to have shelved its plans to revive the iconic Alpine brand for a new stand alone sports car, comments from a senior executive caused hopes to be raised with... Read more

Official: Renault Clio III revealed

The recently revealed Clio came with a wide gaping front face derived from the design of the Megane, something new to Clio. Its front face is more belligerent than the preceding version... Read more

New Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic make their debut in Geneva

The third-generation Scenic and Grand Scenic versions were introduced today by Renault at the Geneva Motor Show. These are the successors to the first European compact MPV, the Megane... Read more

Renaultsport Megane confirmed for the Geneva Motor Show

Finally, a new superhot version of the Renaultsport Megane which is patterned on the three-door Megane coupe will be revealed on March 3 during the Geneva Motor Show to compete with the... Read more

Geneva Motor Show: Renault Megane Sport Tourer

Initial details on the Megane Sport Tourer, which was introduced today at the Geneva Motor Show, were made available by Renault. The latest Sport Tourer model is distinct from the regular... Read more