Renault ZOE Electric Wall-Box Deal is Still On
Jul 23, 2014
Renault was the first manufacturer to offer a free domestic charging point with a new fully-electric car, and it looks like it could be the last. The French brand, currently celebrating a 60% year-on-year increase in sales, has moved quickly to reassure all new ZOE supermini owners that its free wall-box promotion, wor ... Continue reading
Renault Will Supply Fiat with Base for Commercial Vehicle
Jul 23, 2014
Renault and Fiat have signed an agreement under which Renault will supply Fiat with a light commercial vehicle based on a Renault platform. The styling of the Fiat vehicle will be developed by Fiat and will feature unique and distinctive elements on the model, branded Fiat Professional. The vehicle will be manufactured ... Continue reading
Renault Sponsors Steve Backshall's 'Greatest Ever Challenge'
Jul 22, 2014
Renault is backing fearless celebrity adventurer Steve Backshall to overcome his ânemesisâ and conquer the biggest cliff on Earth this summer. The well-known childrenâs author and official Renault Captur ambassador is taking on Mount Thor in the wilds of the Arctic Circle six years and 12 operations afte ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2014
As of 17th July, Renault Group sales in the UK have overtaken the 2012 total figure of 55,685 units in just over six months. The milestone in sales volume is more than three months ahead of the same point in 2013, reflecting the continued accelerated momentum of the Group in the UK. The Renault Groupâs growth in t ... Continue reading
Renault Launches its Sizzling Hot Renault Summer Season
Jul 16, 2014
The temperature is rising as high as the sales figures at Renault with the launch of its sizzling hot Renault Summer Season. The French brand is celebrating a storming 60% year-on-year rise in sales by inviting its growing number of fans, as the Tour de France heads south, to âLet Summer Set You Freeâ. Hot on ... Continue reading
Renault Gains Momentum with Strong First Half of the Year Sales
Jul 8, 2014
In the first half of the year, the strong performance of the Renault and Dacia brands in Europe, driven by the success of Clio, Captur, Duster phase 2 and Sandero, enabled the Group to offset the sharp slowdown in its main emerging markets. With nearly 1.4 million vehicles sold worldwide at end-June 2014, Renault group ... Continue reading
UK Pricing confirmed for New Master Renault Van
Jul 8, 2014
UK pricing confirmed for New Master, with panel van basic prices (excluding VAT and OTR charges) starting from £21,120. Crew Van starts from £27,000 and the Conversions range starts from £23,300. Short, medium and long wheelbase Panel Vans, medium wheelbase Crew Vans (seven seats), and a large range of medium and lo ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2014
Purchasing, powertrain and vehicle engineering areas remain the biggest contributors to synergies "Non-traditional" business functions, such as sales and marketing, increase contributions Moving forward, synergies are expected to accelerate with "convergence" in four key business functions The Renault-Nissan Alliance p ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan and Daimler Expand Cooperation with New Plant in Mexico
Jun 27, 2014
Teams will work closely on development of next-generation compact vehicles for both Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti New plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, will add nearly 5,700 additional workers and annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles when fully ramped up Companies will equally divide investment costs of approximately ⬠... Continue reading
Clio Renaultsport R3T: A New Era Begins
Jun 26, 2014
This new customer racing car is designed to top Renaultâs rallying line-up. Developed for privately-sponsored teams and drivers, Clio Renaultsport R3T provides unrivalled performance on both gravel and tarmac and at a cost that is more controlled than ever before. Clio Renaultsport R3T is set to make its debut in ... Continue reading
Renault Grand Scenic 'Limited' special edition
Jun 25, 2014
With the FIFA World Cup under way in Brazil, Renault is kicking off with its first special edition for this summer. Packed with a host of extras, including panoramic sunroof and extra tinted windows and tailgate, a new âLimitedâ version is now available to order across the Mégane and Scénic ranges. The ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2014
Since 1998, Renault has stood out as the undisputed number one van manufacturer both in France and Europe. To consolidate this position, which saw it take a market share of 14.6 per cent in 2013, Renault will soon have renewed its entire LCV line-up with the introduction of All-New Trafic and New Master coming not long ... Continue reading
Renault Sandouville plant celebrates its 50th anniversary this year
Jun 13, 2014
Opened in 1964, the Sandouville plant celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Opening a new chapter in its history, the site is about to start building LCVs for the first time: New Trafic (to be launched this summer) and the high-roof version of the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro, previously built in Spain (Nissan plant in Ba ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2014
By making a public commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% between 2010 and 2013, and by meeting that objective, the Renault group has achieved an automotive industry first. The policy is part of the Groupâs determination to reduce the greenhouse gases (and CO2 in particular) emitted by its products and a ... Continue reading
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