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Renault Talisman Estate Makes Public Debut at Frankfurt

Renault Talisman Estate Makes Public Debut at Frankfurt

Hot on the heels of the new D-segment Talisman saloon, Renault today reveals details of the stylish and capacious estate version which is set to go on sale in mainland Europe in the first half of 2016. Both models will make their public debuts on the company’s stand at the IAA in Frankfurt, which opens this week. ... Continue reading

Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Break Ground for New Joint-Venture Plant in Mexico

Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Break Ground for New Joint-Venture Plant in Mexico

Aguascalientes plant to build next-generation premium compact vehicles for the brands Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti Production of Infiniti vehicles to begin in 2017 Production of Mercedes-Benz vehicles to begin in 2018 AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO -- Sept. 3, 2015: Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance today broke ground for ... Continue reading

Renault Reveals the Alaskan Concept

Renault Reveals the Alaskan Concept

As Europe’s number one Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) brand for the past 17 years, and in addition to its strong positions in the South-American and African markets, Renault Group is now shifting up a gear with a view to taking Renault LCV forward from being a top regional player to a top global player. ... Continue reading

Renault Unveils the New Talisman Estate

Renault Unveils the New Talisman Estate

Renault has taken the wraps off the Talisman Estate which will stand alongside the model’s saloon version that was revealed on 6 July. This new large estate car delivers the same technological features as the saloon, along with extra load-carrying ability: ... Continue reading

Renault's new Espace uses HELLA LED Technology

Renault's new Espace uses HELLA LED Technology

HELLA helps French automaker design complex rear tail-lamp treatment LIPPSTADT, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015 -- The new Renault Espace recently introduced in Europe has distinctive LED tail lamps with a two-part design developed by HELLA. The fifth generation French crossover was first shown as Renault's "Initiale Paris" con ... Continue reading

Renault is Automotive Partner of The Big Feastival, August 28-30

Renault is Automotive Partner of The Big Feastival, August 28-30

Renault UK will serve up a tasty treat for foodies, music lovers and families this summer as it comes back for second helpings as the official automotive partner of Jamie Oliver and Alex James’ Big Feastival. For the second year running, the brand will have a major presence at the food-flavoured festival, showcasing i ... Continue reading

The Renault Group Continued to Grow and Increased its Profitability in the First Half of 2015

The Renault Group Continued to Grow and Increased its Profitability in the First Half of 2015

Thanks to a stronger than forecasted recovery in a European market, and despite a more adverse environment in our main emerging markets, Groupe Renault half-year results marked a further step towards “Drive the change” plan targets. “The successful line-up renewal and expansion, European momentum and disciplined exe ... Continue reading

Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Start Manufacturing Joint Venture in Mexico

Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Start Manufacturing Joint Venture in Mexico

Five years after their strategic cooperation was established, Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have significantly expanded their collaboration with the start of a manufacturing joint venture in Aguascalientes in central Mexico. The new business entity COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes) is 50 ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Record €3.8 Billion in Synergies in 2014

Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Record €3.8 Billion in Synergies in 2014

Purchasing, engineering and manufacturing are biggest contributors to synergies Common Module Family (CMF) drives synergies in all major areas Convergence of key functions in 2014 accelerates synergy momentum Sales and marketing and other functions increase contributions PARIS and YOKOHAMA -- Japan, July 10, 2015: The ... Continue reading

Renault Group H1 2015 Sales Results

Renault Group H1 2015 Sales Results

In the first half of 2015, in a global automotive market up 1.4 per cent, Renault Group registrations also increased slightly at 1,375,863 units. The Group's business confirms the trend observed over several months: dynamism in Europe and disparate growth abroad, with the one offsetting the other. In Europe, Renault Gr ... Continue reading

Renault Talisman Revealed

Renault Talisman Revealed

Renault unveils its new D-segment saloon – Talisman The evocatively named Talisman ticks all the boxes that D-segment customers have come to appreciate, while taking wellbeing and driving enjoyment to a new level. ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells Its 250,000th Electric Vehicle

Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells Its 250,000th Electric Vehicle

he Renault-Nissan Alliance, the world's leader in zero-emission mobility, has sold its 250,000th electric vehicle: a white Renault ZOE sold to a French engineer. The Alliance reached the historic milestone in early June, 4 ½ years after the launch of the Nissan LEAF, the world's first mass-market zero-emission vehicle ... Continue reading

Renault Reveals Pricing and Spec for Clio Renaultsport 220 Trophy

Renault Reveals Pricing and Spec for Clio Renaultsport 220 Trophy

Renault Friday revealed the pricing and specification for the hotly awaited Clio Renaultsport 220 Trophy, the exclusive new flag-bearer of the Clio range which was one of the star attractions of the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading

Renault Plant in Dieppe Starts assembly of Bolloré's Bluecar

Renault Plant in Dieppe Starts assembly of Bolloré's Bluecar

n June 2015, the Groupe Renault Dieppe plant in northern France starts assembling the all-electric city car Bluecar, from bodies and parts brought in by Bolloré. Groupe Bolloré is phasing in assembly by Groupe Renault of its Bluecar model, previously only made in Italy. At Dieppe, the agreement is warmly welcomed for ... Continue reading

The All-New Renault Kadjar

The All-New Renault Kadjar

The all-new Renault Kadjar C-segment crossover has been given a major boost a month before going on sale in the UK with the announcement of best-in-class residual values from independent valuation experts CAP. ... Continue reading

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