Renault News

Following its reveal at the glamorous Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the public will get its first chance to inspect Renault Laguna Coupé at close quarters at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

The Renault range is founded on a family of modern engines and transmissions which have all been developed to meet the needs of today's motorists.

Having starred in the World Series by Renault - the premier saloon car championship created in 2005 - Megane Trophy has undergone a raft of radical modifications in readiness for the 2009 season.

Clio Renaultsport R3 Access is the new entry level version of the R3 Maxi - developed for customers wishing to compete in rallies. Renault Sport Technologies has used the R3 Maxi as a base to produce an extremely competitive Access version which has opened up the world of rallying to an even wider audience.

Based closely on the Kangoo Compact Concept show car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop is the latest addition to the Kangoo family.

TomTom and Renault have formed a partnership to bring affordable, fully integrated navigation solutions to Renault customers on several models. The new partnership will contribute to the growth of both companies.

Ahead of its much anticipated world debut at the Paris Motor Show next week, Renault has released UK pricing for its stylish New Mégane Hatch range, with ordering due to open on 2nd October 2008.

JHR Developments’ Paul Rivett (Banstead) brought his ELF Renault Clio Cup season to a positive conclusion with a second lights-to-flag win at Brands Hatch Indy circuit.

Adam Christodoulou (Lichfield) is the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Champion after finishing fifth in the final race of the year at Brands Hatch Indy circuit on Sunday, 21st September. The CR Scuderia Formula Renault driver needed only to finish the race to secure the title and completed the 24-lap race to seal the title.

Before the 2008 ELF Renault Clio Cup season has officially ended, enquiries are being fielded regarding the 2009 season, which will mark the 35th anniversary of Renault’s one-make saloon-car debut in UK motorsport.