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By James Walker on March 11, 2023 - 11:18AM
French entry will blend the best of its GT4 and A110 rally cars to take on the 156-turn mountain climb.
By James Walker on September 24, 2022 - 12:48PM
Built as part of the Renault 5's 50th anniversary celebrations, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E is designed to travel sideways.
By Al Castro on May 26, 2019 - 6:10AM
EDIT 5/27/19- Fiat Chrysler submits formal merger proposals to both boards of directors of FCA and Renault in a 50/50 acquisition. Both companies want to consolidate. The fact is that they really can benefit from each other, so as long as it isn’t about another LeCar econobox or Alliance compact!
By Al Castro on August 17, 2018 - 7:37AM
With the growing rapid output of worldwide EV production, the glaring reality of supply and demand becomes more obvious as to which key players in the auto industry are prepared for battery shortages and which ones are not. Regardless, if the company you buy a BEV from is not one of “the big three,” you should expect you car order to be delayed because of battery shortages by the factory.
By Marc Stern on September 26, 2017 - 12:47AM
In interviews with leaders of the auto industry, it turns out that mild hybrid technology has a place at the automotive table as it replaces diesel technology in the product mix.
By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2016 - 8:53AM
With Nissan now owning 34 percent of Mitsubishi, it will benefit consumers in a big way. You could save 20 percent on a new vehicle.
By Marc Stern on November 10, 2016 - 11:46AM
Renault is now under the microscope of investigators who are looking into its use of devices that reset diesel emissions. Volkswagen was the first on this hot seat.
By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2016 - 10:08AM
The Nissan and Renault alliance is producing new synergies. How will this affect you, as a car buyer?
By Aaron Turpen on March 19, 2016 - 5:03PM
What's the best way to unveil new Formula One racing livery? How about with bikinis, wetsuits, and a paddleboard?
By Aaron Turpen on March 19, 2016 - 4:45PM
The all-electric quadricycle known as the Twizy, which has become popular in Europe, is now available in Canada.
By Aaron Turpen on December 11, 2015 - 11:25AM
The title-taking Infiniti Red Bull Racing team is breaking up a year ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, Renault has committed to being a 100% factory team starting with the 2016 season.
By Armen Hareyan on November 24, 2015 - 2:09PM
Electric car owners are really frustrated when new EV owners don't understand how to use the public chargers and don't show respect to other users who are behind them. Here is what one Nissan LEAF owner says.
By Aaron Turpen on April 26, 2015 - 1:03PM
The four brands within the Nissan-Renault Alliance are all converged in China and with a new factory opening its doors this year, CEO Ghosn says that the Alliance is expecting the Chinese market to be its biggest growth sector. Find out details in video here.
By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2014 - 8:50PM
By Luke Ottaway on September 18, 2014 - 12:05PM
Step aside, Volkswagen with your landmark XL1. The Renault Eolab achieves similar efficiency benefits in the form of a more practical hatchback – though it may be a while before a similar version hits the States.
By Luke Ottaway on September 15, 2014 - 4:00PM
Reports from Renault-Nissan sources suggest that the company is rethinking the battery supply for its electric vehicles. It is reported that Nissan may shift to LG Chem to provide superior cells for its next-generation battery packs. What are the implications?
By Luke Ottaway on March 25, 2014 - 9:19AM
A new breed of motorsport is coming later this year, and it’s powered by electricity. Critics say it will lack excitement without the tremendous noise of high-speed combustion engines, but the man in charge thinks its unique sound will capture fans around the globe.
By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2014 - 1:04AM
Nissan and Renault, long partners who share the same CEO, is finally combining its research and development as well as some of its manufacturing lines in Europe and Asia. So does this mean that Renault vehicles might come to the U.S.?
By David Herron on July 23, 2013 - 11:07PM
That electric cars are starting to become normal in society is underscored by the Renault-Nissan alliance reaching the milestone of 100,000 total sales of electric cars since late 2010.
By David Herron on July 12, 2013 - 4:33PM
The electric race car series due to launch in 2014 reached two significant milestones, showing they're ready to build the race cars, and have a complete calendar for the 2014 season.
By David Herron on May 27, 2013 - 9:26AM
Renault delivered a ZOE electric car to a partner company, as a way to reaffirm the company's commitment to electric cars on a day when that commitment may be called into question.
By David Herron on April 25, 2013 - 7:54PM
A souped up Renault Twizy, a small urban focused electric car, featuring a Formula 1 KERS system will be touring major events such as the Barcelona Motor Show.
By David Herron on April 8, 2013 - 6:08PM
The Renault Twin'Z is part of a series of concept cars, demonstrating ‘Love’, ‘Exploration’, ‘the Family’, ‘Work’, ‘Play’, and 'Life'.
By David Herron on February 26, 2013 - 7:52PM
The Renault ZOE could be a game changing electric car thanks to a low price and fast charging system.
By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 11:21PM
Entering the "super mini" class of emerging vehicle types in Europe, the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo is a fiery little 200 horsepower goer.
By Don Bain on January 30, 2013 - 1:06AM
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is backing R20 Regions of Climate Action, the activist group founded by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010, under the auspices of the UN, by partnering with the imminent Vienna R20 Conference.
By Don Bain on December 13, 2012 - 1:39AM
The Renault-Nissan alliance announced today it will gain the majority stake in a joint venture with Russian Technologies to accelerate product development and technology with AVTOVAZ, Russia's largest carmaker and owner of the LADA nameplate.
By Nicolas Zart on November 7, 2012 - 1:22PM
The Renault Alpine A110-50 looks great on paper but will it rekindle the original success and passion of the A110? In the meantime the Renault-Caterham duo thinks so.
By David Herron on October 13, 2012 - 8:44PM
Renault's subcompact electric car, the ZOE, has can recharge in 30 minutes, has an urban driving range of 90 miles, has an affordable price, and was named the Best Green Car of the 2012 Paris Motor Show.