Renault Cars
Paris heads the timesheets during Protyre eries official testing
Privateer racer Brett Paris (Southampton) set the early pace by going quickest during pre-season testing in the Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship at Rockingham Motor Speedway on Wednesday, 29th April.
Renault launches Renaultshop and Renault TV
Adapting to 2009’s economic environment, Renault is enhancing its visibility to digital audiences, launching two new web-based interfaces - Renaultshop and Renault TV.
Glew makes it four wins from four
Team Pyro’s Phil Glew (Tothill, Lincolnshire) continued his unbeaten record with a pair of victories in rounds three and four of the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Thruxton circuit on 25th/26th April – his fourth win from four races.
Consistent Stoneman leads championship after Thruxton
Alpine Motorsport’s Dean Stoneman moved to the top of the driver standings in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship after a double podium in rounds three and four at Thruxton circuit on 25th/26th April.
Renault UK welcomes vehicle scrappage scheme
Following yesterday’s Budget, Renault UK welcomes the scrappage scheme and confirms that it is looking forward to taking part in the voluntary scheme, offering a £2,000 discount towards the purchase of a new car or van, when the registered owner scraps a vehicle that is 10 years old or over.
Renault to make new Alliance 1.6 dci engine in Cléon, France
Renault has announced that it will make the new 1.6 dCi engine for the Renault-Nissan Alliance at its plant in Cléon, Normandy.
Renault launches entry-level new Megane Extreme
Renault has boosted the appeal of its five-door New Mégane Hatch range with the launch of an all-new Extreme trim level, priced from £13,250.
Renault announces new Grand Scenic pricing
Following its world debut in Geneva last month, Renault has now confirmed UK pricing for the new seven-seat version of its iconic compact MPV, Grand Scénic. Aggressive pricing sees the range cost from £14,995 to £23,695, with the entry-level Extreme 1.6 VVT 110 costing over £1,000 less than today’s equivalent model.
TV coverage to be extended for Renault Sport UK Championships
ITV Sport has announced its plans to provide the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship and ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin with extended, prime-time television coverage. Live broadcasts will also be increased boosting both Championships’ exposure when the season starts at Brands Hatch on 4th/5th April.
Renault to launch ad campaign with Eric Cantona and new Laguna
Renault will post an exclusive web video featuring famous former Manchester United player and French international, Eric Cantona, alongside New Laguna. Web users will be able to see an exclusive teaser of the ad, “New Renault Laguna – Eric Cantona: The Meeting”, which is due online on 23 March, mainly in the UK and France.
Renault steals the show in Geneva with seven world debuts
The Geneva Motor Show sees Renault take the wraps off the latest hatchback and estate versions of the best-selling supermini.
Stoneman goes quickest in first Formula Renault test
Alpine Motorsport’s Dean Stoneman (Southampton) set the early pace by going quickest in all four sessions of the first official Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship pre-season test at Rockingham Motor Speedway on 24th/25th February.
WD-40 and 3-IN-ONE get the party started for Clio Cup
Thursday 19 February saw the official launch of the 2009 sponsorship deal between WD-40 Company and 25-year-old Philip Glew from Tothill in Lincolnshire.
Reigning champions join newcomer in Formula Renault UK
Last season’s Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship title winners are among a recent burst of entries for the 2009 championship. CRS Racing won the Drivers’ crown with Adam Christodoulou and has confirmed three of its expected four-car line-up.
Renault: A clean break in terms of CO2 emissions
Renault knows that dramatically reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is vital in today's world. Renault already ranks among Europe's top three car manufacturers for the lowest CO2 emissions, and its sights are now set on moving to the number one position.