Renault Cars
Formula Renault UK celebrates McLaren Autosport BRDC award
Alexander Sims (Wansford, Peterborough) has been named 2008 McLaren Autosport BRDC award winner, the prize including a Formula One test with World title-winning team McLaren Mercedes in addition to £50,000.
Renault Megane achieves Euro NCAP five-star rating
With a score of 37 points out of 37 in its Euro NCAP crash tests, Renault’s New Mégane has achieved the joint highest-ever score, matching that of Qashqai, from sister company Nissan, last year.
Renault launches new Alliance V6 dCi engine
The Renault-Nissan Alliance unveiled its brand-new V6 dCi diesel engine in the Laguna Coupé at the Paris Motor Show, in October. This engine is the first diesel V6 engine developed and produced by the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Countdown to Christmas with Renault
‘Twas 47 shopping days before Christmas, when all through the houses, excitement was stirring, via a computer mouse clicking on renault.co.uk to view the brochures containing all the best Christmas gift ideas from Renault!
Renault launches Clio RenaultSport 197 Lux
Renault has the perfect solution for customers who like their hot hatch thrills with just a touch more refinement and extra comfort, with a new version of the much-acclaimed Clio Renaultsport 197, the ‘Lux’.
Megane RenaultSport R26.R punches above its weight
Renault’s new £24,000 Mégane Renaultsport R26.R has beaten the £110,000 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, £90,000 Maserati GranTurismo S and £85,000 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in EVO magazine’s Car of The Year test.
House and Newsham win as Smith takes title
Árón Smith (Rathfarnham) became the 2008 ELF Renault Clio Winter Cup champion with a brace of second place finishes in rounds three and four at Rockingham on Saturday, 8th November.
Christodoulou caps title win with World Series by Renault test
Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship winner Adam Christodoulou (Lichfield) fulfilled his champion’s prize on Friday, 7th November as he drove a Formula Renault 3.5 car. The 3.5-litre, 425hp machine is used in the World Series by Renault, a Formula One feeder series that has seen Grand Prix winners Robert Kubica and Sebastian Vettel graduate in recent seasons.
Battling Calado takes title after a win and a spin
James Calado (Cropthorne) is the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Winter Cup champion after a win and a seventh place in rounds three and four at Rockingham on Saturday, 8th November.
Champion Winrow impresses on Mégane Trophy debut
Recently crowned ELF Renault Clio Cup champion Ben Winrow (Earls Barton) scorched his way to the fastest lap time among national Clio Cup champions as they fulfilled their prize of a test in the Mégane Trophy race car at Paul Ricard circuit.
Calado wins to take winter lead at halfway
Fortec Motorsport’s James Calado (Cropthorne) took victory from pole position in round two of the Formula Renault UK Winter Cup at Croft on Saturday, 1st November.
Surtees claims first win in Formula Renault winter opener
Henry Surtees (Lingfield) scored his first Formula Renault UK win with victory in round one of the Formula Renault UK Winter Cup at Croft on Saturday, 1st November.
Double winter win gives Smith healthy lead after two rounds
Irish racer Árón Smith (Rathfarnham) leads the ELF Renault Clio Winter Cup after winning the opening two rounds at North Yorkshire’s Croft circuit on Saturday, 1st November.
renault.co.uk scoops trio of awards
Renault scooped a trio of prizes at the Auto Trader Click Awards for the Renault.co.uk website winning Best Home Page, Environmental Credential Communication and Most Improved site.
Renault announces new Megane Coupe pricing
Following much acclaim for its sporty and aggressive styling at the Paris Motor Show last month, Renault has now confirmed UK pricing for its chic New Mégane Coupé range.