Renault-Nissan boss believes EV evolution will be slow

Renault-Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, says he expects the spread of electric vehicles around the world to be a gradual one, predicting internal combustion and hybrid units will continue to dominate for decades.

Ghosn, speaking in New York today, said he believed all-electric vehicles would make up just 10 per cent of the sales by 2020.
“[Electric cars] [...]

Renault Sport revives Gordini name

Updated: 12 November.
Gordini – welcome home!
Renault is bringing back the famous French name through its RenaultSport range, starting with the Twingo Gordini RS later this month.

Clio and Megane models are set to follow in 2010.
Taking on other famous reborn identities like Mini’s Cooper and Fiat’s Abarth 500, the Gordini RS range is not about making [...]

Renault considers withdrawing from F1

Hot on the heels of Wednesday’s announcement that Toyota was withdrawing from Formula One comes new rumours that Renault is also seriously considering leaving the championship before next season.

It is believed Toyota’s exit sparked an emergency meeting at Renault to decide the French company’s future in the sport.
Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn refused to speculate on [...]

Renault to produce zero-emissions EV in France

Renault has today confirmed it will be manufacturing its new zero-emission electric car at the Flins plant in the Paris region.

The Zoé Z.E. Concept, first seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show is a preview of what the new car will look like.
The Flins plant was chosen to manufacture the electric vehicle (EV) because of its [...]

Nissan contributes €134 million to Renault’s earnings

Nissan released the results for the first half of its fiscal year 2009/2010 (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010) today.

After restatement, the profit reported by Nissan for the second quarter of fiscal 2009/2010 (July 1, to September 30, 2009) will result in a positive contribution to Renault’s second half net income estimated at €134 [...]

Renault Laguna Estate Review & Road Test

Finally, a French car without the complications.

Model Tested:

2009 Renault Laguna Dynamique Estate; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; wagon – $46,990*

Options:

18-inch Alloy Wheels $1000; Metallic Paint $800; Panoramic Sunroof $2000; Xenon Headlights & Headlight Washers $1950

Value for money; build quality; engine; style
Rear leg room
CarAdvice Rating:
The French have always been a bit quirky. While [...]

2010 Renault Megane CC spy pics

Though we don’t know a great deal about next year’s Renault Megane CC, these renderings, received this morning, point to a stylish newcomer set to challenge rivals such as VW’s Eos and BMW’s 1 Series.

The Renault Megane CC will no doubt share many of the same driveline specifications of its sedan sibling which will mean [...]

Renault Megane Renaultsport 250 specifications

Renault’s spanking new track inspired Megane Renaultsport 250, and Megane Renaultsport 250 Cup, are guaranteed contenders for the world’s best hot hatch title, if the specifications just announced are anything to go by.
Renault know how to build a proper hot hatch, they did that with the Megane R26, which was a cracker of car, both [...]

Renault Mégane Renaultsport 250 released

Renault has officially launched its new Mégane Renaultsport 250 which will continue the legacy of blistering front-drive performance hatches from the French carmaker.

The new model is powered by an extensively revised 2.0-litre turbocharged engine which boasts peak power of 184kW and 340Nm from 3000rpm coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Thanks to its twin-scroll turbo, the [...]

Spied: 2010 Renault Megane sedan

Our spy photographers have spotted the next Renault Megane Sedan being tested on the hot roads of southern Spain. The car is a very important seller in South American, Southern European and Eastern European markets.

The new Renault Megane hatchback was launched at the Paris Motor Show last year and is a revolution in car design. [...]

Renault, Mercedes-Benz discuss new Smart model

Mercedes-Benz and Renault are said to be collaborating on a deal that is aimed at bolstering the German brand’s underdeveloped Smart division with a new four-seat model.

The new Smart, due in 2013, will replace the ForFour (as pictured) that was killed off in 2006 due to poor sales and is planned to sit on a [...]

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