Renault, Nissan break ground for new plant in India
Jun 9, 2008
Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) today hosted the ground breaking ceremony for its new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for bo ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2008
The Renault Group was one step ahead of the world vehicle market when it launched the Logan program in 2004. Designed and developed for full-markets, it significantly boosted Renault presence outside Europe and enabled the Group to enter new markets such as India and Iran. At the end of 2007, 35% of Group sales came fr ... Continue reading
New Renault Fleet for Motorsport Vision Circuits
Jun 5, 2008
The new fleet, which was unveiled this week, includes fourteen New Twingo GTs for MotorSport Vision's innovative YoungDrive experience. The Twingo is Renault's all-new small car launched at the end of last year and will give youngsters aged 14 to 17 the opportunity to learn basic driving skills before gaining their pro ... Continue reading
Megane Renault Sport dCi -Diesel Performance (AUS)
Jun 4, 2008
The launch of Mégane RenaultSport dCi in late 2008 will see the addition of a high-performance diesel five-door hatch to the Renault Australia hot hatch range. ... Continue reading
Microsoft-Renault technology partership
Jun 4, 2008
On 24 May 2008, the Laguna Coupé microsite (www.laguna-coupe.com) became the first carmaker's vehicle revelation site to harness second-generation Silverlight technology with Deep Zoom feature: revolutionary technology achieving unprecedented detail. ... Continue reading
Twingo Renault Sport: be in complete control of the Renault Sport experience for just EUR 15,601
Jun 2, 2008
Thanks to its competitive pricing (EUR 15,601 in France) which includes 'Renault Sport Experience' driving tuition, Twingo Renault Sport opens up the Renault Sport thrill to a wider range of customers, while putting them in complete control. ... Continue reading
Renault Koleos 4x4 outside, Renault inside
May 30, 2008
With Koleos, Renault is expressing its uniqueness and providing a fresh take on a vehicle segment that is new to the brand. Two international ad campaigns targeting different customers have been created to promote Renault's first 4x4 crossover. ... Continue reading
May 29, 2008
Through wide-scale implementation of network-based environmental management practices, ISO 14001 certification now extends to 100% of Renault industrial sites and industrial subsidiaries worldwide. ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance zeros in on emission free vehicles and advanced FCV prototypes
May 29, 2008
A zero-emission motoring future has moved two steps closer thanks to environmental commitments from the Renault-Nissan Alliance. For the initial step, Renault-Nissan Alliance will mass-market electric vehicles in Israel and Denmark in 2011 as announced at the beginning of this year. Moreover, Nissan has recently announ ... Continue reading
Renault and SciencesPo promote Diversity together
May 28, 2008
SciencesPo and Renault are holding a Diversity Conference at SciencesPo Paris on May 29 , following which the two organizations will sign an agreement. This international event will be attended by world-famous academics researching diversity issues and by senior managers of major companies with experience of real-world ... Continue reading
Renault Laguna Coupe: for sheer motoring enjoyment
May 24, 2008
Renault has chosen the glamorous weekend which sees the Cannes Film Festival coincide with the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix to take the wraps off Laguna Coupe. ... Continue reading
May 21, 2008
Porsche killer By Henny Hemmes ESTORIL, Nissanâs GT-R super sport car stunned the world upon itâs arrival. Former generations have never been imported in North America and in Europe, only in the U.K. But now, the world seems to be ready to embrace the new GT-R. Last fall, when Nissan unveiled the fifth genera ... Continue reading
Dacia Sandero released in France
May 20, 2008
Dacia's range in France has been extended with the arrival of Sandero, a modern, roomy hatchback which joins Logan Saloon and Logan MCV, and which is due to arrive in the compact saloon segment. Starting from June 27, Dacia Sandero is available with its two petrol powerplants: 1.4 MPI 75hp and 1.6 MPI 90hp. Four equipm ... Continue reading
Nissan and Kanagawa Prefecture Agree To Study Electric Vehicle Project For 2010
May 19, 2008
TOKYO May 19, 2008; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, and the government of Kanagawa Prefecture today announced they have agreed to conduct a feasibility study of a full-scale electric vehicle project in Kanagawa starting in 2010. The joint-study will explore various opportunities including establishment of a local electricity-ch ... Continue reading
May 12, 2008
Tel Aviv March 11, 2008; The AP reported that Israelis got a first demonstration Sunday of the electric car that developers hope will revolutionize transportation in the country and serve as a pilot for the rest of the world. The silver car doing circles in a Tel Aviv parking lot looked like a regular sedan - except it ... Continue reading
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