News By Topic: Renault

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

Jun 25, 2018

In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading

Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again

Jun 22, 2018

Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales Says Industry Predictor Washington DC June 12, 2018; The NADA newsletter reported that if President Donald Trump slaps a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales -- and that’s just the low ... Continue reading

Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi Increase Annual Synergies

Jun 15, 2018

Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi today reported a 14% increase in annualized synergies to Euro 5.7 billion, up from Euro 5 billion in 2016, as members of the world's largest automotive alliance benefited from growing cost savings, incremental revenues and cost avoidance. The latest synergies reflect the economies of scale ... Continue reading

Alpine A110 Crowned Motor Sport Magazine's Car Of The Year 2018

Jun 6, 2018

Already a multi-award-winner before UK deliveries have even started, the new Alpine A110 was crowned Car of the Year 2018 at Motor Sport Magazine’s Hall of Fame Awards last night, held at the Royal Automobile Club in Woodcote Park, Surrey (England). The Alpine was praised by Motor Sport’s jury for being excellently ... Continue reading

Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!

May 31, 2018

I just slapped myself in the face, boy i need that! Auto Central January 21, 2016; I was considering The Auto Channel's long-time fervent support of ethanol as America's alt fuel solution and found that I was getting caught up in the hydrogen hysteria...so if I was, so is everybody, after my face slap I came to my sens ... Continue reading

Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle

May 16, 2018

I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading

February 2018 International Auto Brand North American Sales Scoreboard

Mar 3, 2018

Despite a slowing U.S. auto market, international brands maintained a strong presence in February. International brands were led last month by Audi (up 12.4 percent from last February), Mazda (up 12.7 percent), and Toyota (up 4.4 percent). Toyota had its best February ever for light truck sales, while Subaru, up 3.8 pe ... Continue reading

Two New Versions for the Alpine A110 to Debut at 2018 Geneva International Motorshow

Feb 27, 2018

A110 Pure and Légende remain true to Alpine’s timeless principles of compact size, lightness and agility. Both versions share the same full aluminium structure, 252hp 1,8l mid-mounted engine, mated to a wet clutch, 7-speed DCT gearbox, double wishbone suspension front and rear. ... Continue reading

Renault, Alpine and Dacia: Looking to Make News at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Feb 23, 2018

In a world premiere, Renault will unveil a new concept focused on shared urban mobility. Introduction of a new 1.3-litre Energy TCe engine for Renault Captur and Renault Scenic. ... Continue reading

USA Today Shows Top 10 Vehicles With Manual Transmission, "TACH's Perfect Match" Shows You All

Feb 21, 2018

For some drivers, pushing a clutch pedal and rowing your gears are among the most satisfying parts of the driving experience. For others, nostalgia explains the attraction. If you're in either camp, know that many mainstream cars are available with a manual ... Continue reading

Researching A 10 Year Old Car?

Feb 9, 2018

2007 Specs, 2007 Comparisons, 2007 prices, Reviews Of 2007 Cars and Trucks, Because Every Used Car is New To Someone ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and DiDi Chuxing Sign MoU to Explore Car-Sharing Partnership in China

Feb 7, 2018

The memorandum of understanding signed with DiDi underlines the commitment to new mobility services at the Alliance, including the launch of robo-vehicle ride-hailing services, as part of the Alliance 2022 strategic midterm plan launched last year by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. ... Continue reading

2018 Retromobile Show: Renault Celebrates 120 Years of ‘Easy Life’ Motoring

Feb 7, 2018

Renault’s exhibit at the 2018 Retromobile Show will see Renault celebrate its 120th anniversary with a display of 20 vehicles that marked their respective eras by meeting the needs of motorists and making their lives easier. ... Continue reading

Alpine marks 40th anniversary of Le Mans triumph at Rétromobile Paris

Feb 7, 2018

Groupe Renault is pleased to announce that Alpine will be present at the 2018 Rétromobile Show which will run at the French capital’s Paris Expo Porte de Versailles complex on February 7-11. ... Continue reading

AIADA International Name Brand December 2017 Sales Scoreboard

Jan 4, 2018

International brands captured 55 percent of the U.S. auto market in December and 55.7 percent for 2017 overall. December market share figures were down slightly from the 56.2 percent share they held in November, although overall sales were up, totaling 882,393 units for the month. ... Continue reading