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Renault Megane Sport Tourer Pricing Announced

Unveiled earlier this year as one of six world debuts at the Geneva motor show, New Mégane Sport Tourer now becomes the tenth new Renault model this year as part of the company’s extensive range renewal programme. Priced from £15,485 to £22,785, the new load-carrier is certain to shake-up the class, with an attractive combination of eye-catching looks, low-emission ‘eco²’ engines, impressive equipment levels and prices starting around £300 less than several of its rivals. Compared to the entry-leve

Renault Megane R26.R Continues To Set The Pace

Renault's Megane R26.R continues to set benchmark lap times at UK tracks. Last year, the Megane R26.R established a new lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the 13-mile Nürburgring circuit in Germany with a time of just 8 minutes 17 seconds. Following its arrival on UK shores, the R26.R has now set benchmark times at Silverstone, Bedford Autodrome, Millbrook and Bruntingthorpe. At Silverstone, Drivers-Republic used the full 3.2-mile Grand Prix circuit, recording a stunning lap of 1 minute 19.4

Renault Celebrates Espace Silver Jubilee – Spanning Four Generations Of The First Mpv

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. Originally conceived by Renault and its partner, Matra, the first Espace appeared in 1984 and was initially greeted with a combinatio

Renault Launches Laguna 2010 Range

Continuing its inexorable product offensive, Renault has now released UK pricing for the new Laguna 2010 range, ranging from £16,795 to £25,650. Featuring a new ‘GT' sport look for the core-selling versions in the Hatch and Sport Tourer ranges, Laguna 2010 also introduces several new equipment features and ten eco² versions. Emphasising the increasing growth of Renault's eco² programme, all eligible versions of Laguna 2010 will feature its badging, as well as the label as part of their

renault unveils z.e. (zero emission) electric vehicle demonstrator

Renault Unveils Z.E. (Zero Emission) Electric Vehicle Demonstrator

Kangoo be bop Z.E. is derived from the production version of Kangoo be bop and is instantly recognisable by its ‘Energy Blue' body colour, while the Renault logos on the grille and wheels are picked out in satin-finish blue-hued chrome. Inside, the satin-finish chrome and metallic acid green trim ensure a unique ambience, further expressed by the specific grey velour upholstery and embroidered 'printed circuit' motifs. Like the Z.E. Concept

Renault Announces UK Pricing For Clio 2009 Range

Following Clio 2009 range's world debut alongside New Scénic range, New Mégane Sport Tourer and New Mégane Renaultsport 250 at the Geneva motor show last month, UK pricing has now been released for the new 3- and 5-door, and Sport Tourer versions. Featuring refreshed styling and two new versions - TomTom Edition and GT - the new line-up is available to order now and arrives in showrooms on 15th May 2009. The new Clio 2009 range starts with entry-level Extreme on 3-door versions only. Offering generous equi

The Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership in San Diego

The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), the utility company operating in the San Diego, Calif., region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Nissan will introduce ZEVs in the United States in 2010 and will mass market ZEVs globally two years later. The announcement coincides with the fi

Renault Megane Sport Tourer

Alongside six other world debuts from French marque Renault, this year’s Geneva motor show also witnessed the unveiling of the latest member of the New Mégane family, with the arrival of the Sport Tourer version. In addition to its dynamic looks, New Mégane Sport Tourer has a distinctive character and lives up to the pledge made at the time of the hatchback version's release that every member of the New Renault Mégane family would have its own, clear-cut personality. New Mégane Spor

Renault Clio Renaultsport 200

Since 2000, the successive variants of Clio Renaultsport have made it the best-selling performance hatchback in its class, with worldwide sales totalling more than 70,000 cars. The strengths of the chassis, brakes and steering of the Clio Renaultsport 197 combined with the precision of its gearbox have resulted in the model being widely praised as the class leader, by the media and demanding owners alike. To provide a match that is more closely tailored still to the demands and needs of its cust

Renault Scenic And Grand Scenic

Renault customers benefit from a choice of two MPVs which each have their own distinctive personalities. Scenic and Grand Scenic both feature taut, fluid lines that sweep across the generously-proportioned body panels to exude a sense of dynamism and robustness. Yet while the design of both versions shares an undeniable family likeness with the Megane’s other models, their profiles are quite different. Like Megane Coupe, Scenic features a central grille flanked by satin-effect chrome finish

New Megane Renaultsport: 250hp Of Pure Pleasure

As the latest in a long line of Renault performance models, New Mégane Renaultsport 250 stands out through its exhilarating performance and handling. The fusion of its extra 25hp with unmistakable sporting coupé credentials and choice of two chassis settings (sport and Cup, the latter with a limited slip differential) is clear evidence that New Mégane Renaultsport has been honed to delight enthusiasts. Coming after Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26.R, New Mégane Renaultsport 250 profits fully from Renault

Renault Unveils Clio 2009 Range

The Geneva Motor Show sees Renault take the wraps off the latest Hatch and Sport Tourer versions of the best-selling Clio. Clio 2009's styling, comfort, versatility, safety credentials and equipment, which form a package worthy of that of models from the next segment up, are sure to appeal to a large, loyal customer base worldwide. At the same time, its excellent build quality makes it one of the most reliable cars of its class. In response to customer demand, Clio 2009 features: renewe