News By Topic: Renault

Renault Group Reported Consolidated Revenues For The First Nine Months Of The Year 2008

Oct 24, 2008

At September 30, 2008 Renault's consolidated revenues were 30,091 million euros, compared with 29,820 million euros for the same period in 2007 on a consistent basis. The Automobile and Sales Financing activities made positive contributions to this result, with respective increases of 0.9% and 1.8%. Excluding negative ... Continue reading

Renault's Stunning Coupes Make Their UK Debut

Oct 21, 2008

Tonight, several weeks ahead of their official launch, the stunning new Renault Mégane Coupé and Laguna Coupé will make their UK debut in London at the exclusive French Chamber of Commerce Business Club Cocktail. ... Continue reading

Feeling The Need For Speed? New Renault Megane Coupe Races Into A (Virtual) World Of Its Own

Oct 20, 2008

On 21 November 2008, several weeks ahead of its official launch, video game fans will be the very first to get behind the wheel of Renault's striking New Mégane Coupé. Albeit only on screen, gamers will be able to enjoy the sight and sound of the French marque's rakish three-door from the comfort, and relative safety ... Continue reading

Renault Clio Sport Tourer - the Frugal Choice

Oct 17, 2008

Renault's eco² credentials keep on growing with the success of the Clio Sport Tourer in Fleet World magazine's MPG Marathon, having achieved a 27% improvement in its fuel economy during the two-day 411 miles event. ... Continue reading

Limited Edition Modus and Grand Modus Tech'Run: Driving Pleasure and Optimized Fuel Consumption at An Attractive Price

Oct 16, 2008

Renault is pleased to announce the release of Modus Tech'Run and Grand Modus Tech'Run, two new limited editions powered by the TCe 100 petrol engine which deliver both driving pleasure and low fuel consumption. ... Continue reading

Renault Worldwide Sales Results, September 2008

Oct 15, 2008

The Renault group sold 195,647 vehicles (PC+LCV) worldwide in September 2008 under the three brands, Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors. This figure was up 1% on September 2007. Renault brand sales decreased 2.6%, Dacia sales rose 53.4%, and Renault Samsung Motors reported a 12.5% fall. ... Continue reading

Patrick Pélata Appointed Renault Chief Operating Officer

Oct 10, 2008

Renault SA has today announced that Patrick Pélata is appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for operations, reporting to President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn. The appointment is effective October 13th 2008. The change was announced consistent with a long-term pre-determined strategy and the desire of the Pres ... Continue reading

Partnership Between Renault And EDF - Objective: Zero Emissions

Oct 9, 2008

Renault and French electric utility EDF today signed a memorandum of understanding to create, starting with France, a large scale zero-emissions individual transport and travel system. The objective is to establish electric cars as a viable and attractive transport solution for consumers. The partnership was officially ... Continue reading

Renault Voluntary Project - Plan For Voluntary Departures At Renault S.A.S.

Oct 8, 2008

Following the meeting of the Group Works Council on October 3, 2008, all the site works councils of Renault s.a.s. were informed and consulted on a more detailed version of the draft departure plan entitled "Renault Voluntary Project", on October 6 and 7. This stage marks the end of the consultation of social partners ... Continue reading

Carlos Ghosn Meets With French President Nicolas Sarkozy At Renault's Sandouville Plant

Oct 6, 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy talked with Renault management and labor representatives during a visit to the Sandouville plant on Monday October 6. He assured Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault, and all the employees at the Sandouville plant that the government would take all the necessary measures to mainta ... Continue reading

A New Access Version For The Clio Renaultsport R3

Oct 3, 2008

Clio Renaultsport R3 Access is the new entry level version of the R3 Maxi - developed for customers wishing to compete in rallies. Renault Sport Technologies has used the R3 Maxi as a base to produce an extremely competitive Access version which has opened up the world of rallying to an even wider audience. ... Continue reading

Renault Z.E. Concept, An All-Electric Concept Car Which Provides a Glimpse of Mobility In The Future

Oct 2, 2008

Z.E. Concept is Renault's vision of the electric vehicle as an efficient, userfriendly zero-emission car. Based on the brand new Renault Kangoo be bop, Z.E. Concept features a design which has been adapted to the spirit of an electric vehicle, with the focus on minimizing energy consumption while at the same time provi ... Continue reading

2008 Paris Motor Show: Watch the Live Renault Press Conference Right Here - VIDEO FEATURE

Oct 2, 2008

PARIS - Octover 2, 2008: This morning at 10AM local Paris time*, Renault will broadcast their Paris Motor Show press conference live. The Auto Channel will be presenting it right here. At the conclusion of the event the press conference will be repeated continuously throughout the course of the two media day (October 2 ... Continue reading

Renault Unveils New Kangoo Be Bop - VIDEO ENHANCED

Oct 1, 2008

Based closely on the Kangoo Compact Concept show car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop is the latest addition to the Kangoo family. Its compact size (3.87m in length), original two-tone colour scheme and exclusive interior appointments of this innovative vehicle combine to give it a parti ... Continue reading

2008 Paris Motor Show: Watch the Live Renault Press Conference Right Here - VIDEO FEATURE

Sep 30, 2008

PARIS - September 30, 2008: This Thursday, October 2nd, The Auto Channel will be presenting the Renault Press Conference live from the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The event will commence at 10AM local Paris time (that's 11AM London, 4AM New York, 1AM California). At the conclusion of the live Internet broadcast the press co ... Continue reading