Renault Cars
Renault celebrates its 10,000th crash test
Renault has just conducted its 10,000th crash test at its Lardy Technical Centre in France. This impressive milestone illustrates the company’s unprecedented commitment to safety as well as being an ideal opportunity to applaud the work of the hundreds of Renault employees who have been advancing safety for over 50 years, contributing to the falling death toll on the road.
Renault rent’s success continues to grow
Renault’s vehicle rental programme, Renault Rent, continues to go from strength to strength with two more Renault dealers set to offer the service and many dealers now increasing their rental offer to include Renault cars as well as LCVs to meet customer demand.
Renault Trafic ‘Best Small Panel Van’ at What Van? Awards 2006
Renault’s revised Trafic van has only just gone on sale, but it’s already winning awards, not just new customers. This time, it’s taken the highly coveted ‘Best Small Panel Van’ title at the What Van? Awards 2006, for the third time.
Renault refreshes Kangoo range for 2007 model year
The characterful Renault Kangoo continues to be one of the most popular practical vehicles around, so to maintain its enduring appeal it is being subtly revised for the 2007 model year. The new range offers improved value for money, with extra standard equipment added for free as prices for the new models remain the same as those for the outgoing versions.
New Clio campaign with Sophie, Ben and Clio Renaultsport 197
Passions run high among the three main characters in the second instalment of the New Clio campaign from Renault as the Britain vs France debate continues apace with the help of the New Clio Renaultsport 197.
Find the perfect gift to set those bells jingling at your local Renault dealer!
The bitter cold has turned your nose as red as Rudolph’s, the night is far from silent with your Auntie’s karaoke rendition and the kids are making you wish you were far away in your own luxury ‘manger’ by the sea and, of course, you will be needing a countdown to all this with the perfect advent calendar for car nuts from Renault.
Renault Minute gives veteran assistance on London to Brighton run
A little 21st century elbow grease still goes a long way, even on 19th century cars, and Renault Minute, the fast-fit no-appointment network of Renault service centres, was able to help dozens of 100-plus year old cars on Sunday’s 2006 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
Renault introduces Clio Dynamique S 138
Renault has the perfect solution for drivers who enjoy the refinement and performance of a large car yet want it in a compact and insurance friendly package, with the introduction of its new two-litre 138hp engine with new six speed gearbox in the New Clio. Available exclusively in the stylish three-door Dynamique S trim at launch, this engine will also be available in five door and automatic versions in 2007.
Renault UK staff celebrate historic Formula One victory in style
Renault UK’s Head Office in Maple Cross, Hertfordshire has become a sea of blue and yellow in celebration of Renault F1 Team’s historic second consecutive double FIA Formula One World Championship win last weekend.
Renault course car to provide London to Brighton broadcast
Crowds on the route of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) will be more involved in the day’s proceedings than ever before, thanks to the inaugural appearance of a course opening car fitted with a public address system. Renault, a sponsor of the historic event, is providing an Espace to complete the route ahead of the Veterans. The course opening car will update waiting crowds on the progress of the competitors as they journey from Hyde Park to Brighton on Sunday, 5th November.
Renault launches Megane GT Range
Having firmly established its Renaultsport models as some of the finest hot hatches around, Renault has now applied some of their unique performance and styling DNA to its Mégane hatchback models with the launch of a new GT range, to fit between the regular and Renaultsport versions.
Renault unveils Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R2
Those engineers at Renaultsport, the subsidiary of Renault where all the motorsport and performance road cars are developed, have been busy producing another update of the turbo-charged Megane – which is perfect for us here in the UK as we buy more Renaultsport cars than anyone else in the world – even the French! The result is Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26, the most potent and driver-focused Megane yet.
Renault introduces new revised Clio Campus 2007 range
The chic Clio II still has a strong place in the UK new car buyers affections, as keeping it on sale as an entry-level car under New Clio III has proved popular with 14,500 sold in the first eight months of this year. Now called Clio Campus, its popularity means that Renault has decided to keep updating the car to keep it competitive. The face-lifted and re-styled Campus 2007 range, including a new special edition, is now available to order from only £6,975 including £1,000 cashback.
Renault Twingo, Koleos and Nepta concept cars at Paris Motor Show
Renault has chosen the Paris Motor Show to unveil – in show car form – two of the 26 vehicles that will be launched within the framework of "Renault Commitment 2009". They are Twingo Concept, which foreshadows the successor to the current Twingo, and Koleos Concept which marks the expansion of the Renault line-up into the 4WD arena.
Renault foresees rising demand for Euro 3 vans in months ahead
The deadline for light commercial vehicle Euro 4 compliance is fast approaching, with Renault expecting a marked increase in demand for its Euro 3 vans in the UK in the next few months.