Renault Cars

Renaultsport BBC Top Gear Magazine’s Manufacturer of the Year
Renaultsport has been chosen as Top Gear magazine’s Manufacturer of the Year. A vintage year for the performance subsidiary of Renault, 2009 has seen the introduction of the new pocket rocket Twingo Renaultsport 133 Cup, the new Clio Renaultsport 200 and the imminent arrival on UK shores of the stunning Megane Renaultsport 250.

Renault launches its own TV channel on Sky Guide 883
Building on its strong tradition of being innovative and people centric, Renault is launching its own TV Channel – Renault TV – on Sky Guide 883 on 3rd December 2009.

Renault Sport Championships return to Knockhill
Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship and the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin, both prominent support races to the British Touring Car Championship, are to make a welcome return to Knockhill Racing Circuit next year.

Welsh Renault dealer honoured
Secretary of State for Wales, Rt. Hon. Peter Hain PC MP, was the special guest of Welsh Motoring Writers (WMW) at their annual dinner at the St David’s Hotel Cardiff on Saturday.

Renault launches special edition Laguna Coupe
Renault pre-empts the Christmas sales with the introduction of a new entry-level version of its stunning Laguna Coupe.

Renault launches Megane Sport Tourer Extreme
Renault has boosted the appeal of its stylish New Mgane Sport Tourer range with the launch of an all-new Extreme trim level, priced from £14,935.

Renault unveils new I-Music special edition range
he festive season may still be some weeks away but Christmas has come early at Renault this year! Offering enhanced comfort, style and a comprehensive high-technology specification, and all at a significant cost saving, the new Renault I-Music special edition range is certain to prove popular with tech-savvy sound lovers and bargain hunters alike.

Renault Twingo Gordini Renaultsport
The Gordini name returns with the introduction of the Twingo Gordini Renaultsport. This latest version of Renault’s pocket rocket takes a fresh stance on the design cues long-associated with the Gordini world.

Dacia Duster to contest Trophee Andros
Dacia has chosen to base its challenge in the 2009/1010 Trophee Andros ice-racing season on the so-called 'Silhouette' category.

Electric Renault Fluence to be produced in Bursa
Following the announcement last week of the production site for the future electric, zero-emission Kangoo Van, Renault has now announced that the electric version of Fluence will be manufactured at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey.

Silverstone and Renaultsport offer Rookie Drive
Silverstone has teamed up with Renaultsport to provide a new driving experience, Rookie Drive, to provide essential driver training for teenagers.

First UK test for new Formula Renault 2.0 race car
Northamptonshire’s Rockingham Motor Speedway provided the setting for the first UK test of the new Formula Renault 2.0 race car.

Renault revives Gordini
The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back. The famous Gordini name was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car.

New team joins Clio Winter Cup series
Entries for the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Winter Cup with Michelin continue to grow with Darren Wilson the latest driver to register for the one-make series which takes place at Northamptonshire’s Rockingham Motor Speedway on Saturday, 7th November.
Champion Glew impresses on Megane Trophy test
Recently crowned ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin champion Phil Glew (Tothill, Lincolnshire) was on top form as he fulfilled his prize of a test in a Megane Trophy race car at the 3.321-mile Motorland Aragon circuit on Monday, 26th October.