Renault cuts back Aussie operation

The current tough sales climate in the Australian car market has led market minnow Renault Australia to cut back its local staff and re-evaluate its sales expectations, but there’s no suggestion it’s closing its local operations.

Managing Director of Renault Australia, Rudy Koenig, told CarAdvice that the staff cutbacks had included the company’s public relations manager, [...]

China bans Renault cars – cites safety issues

China’s quality inspection agency has halted the import of several models made by French carmaker Renault, citing what it called “serious safety risks” and failure to meet technical standards.

The General Administration of Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said on its website (www.aqsia.gov.cn) the ban covered Renault’s Laguna, Scenic, Megane and Megane Coupe-Cabriolet.

Penske buys Saturn from GM

He’s been a racing driver, is a race team owner who just won the Indy 500 for the 15th time, a highly successful and very wealthy businessman, and now Roger Penske is also the proud owner of the not quite so proud General Motors brand Saturn.

General Motors Corporation has reached a preliminary agreement to sell [...]

Former Mazda designer for Renault

Former Mazda and Ford designer Laurens van den Acker will succeed Patrick le Quement as head of design at French carmaker Renault.

Mr Van den Acker, 43, seen above explaining his Kazamai Concept, quit as head of design at Mazda earlier this month and will join Renault on May 15 before assuming Mr le Quement’s [...]

2009 Renault Koleos Review and Road Test

2009 Renault Koleos Dynamique Petrol 2WD Road Test and Review

Will this frog’s price and versatility appeal to the masses?

Model Tested:

2009 Renault Koleos Dynamique 2WD petrol, six-speed manual – $29,990

Options:

None fitted.

Affordable; good engine; brakes.
Handling; off-road ability.

CarAdvice Rating:
- by Paul Maric
When the French set out to create something, it’s often unique and quirky. Take [...]

2009 Renault Mégane RS 250 at Geneva

Renault has unveiled its hotly anticipated Mégane Renaultsport 250 hatch at the Geneva Motor Show.

Building on the pedigree of the Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26.R, the new generation Renaultsport has been honed to offer uncompromising hot-hatch performance.

2009 Renault Mégane sedan spied

The next Renault Mégane sedan has been spied during winter testing on the snow-covered streets of northern Scandinavia.