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Renault: 100,000th Master van comes off Renault's production line

(10/08/2011)

The latest Master is the third generation of Renault's large van. In addition to the range's breadth, the model features extensively revised, robust styling and significantly lower running costs (down 40 per cent), thanks notably to the fuel efficiency of the new M9T engine which is made in Cléon, France. Master is also more driver-friendly, while work has gone into stowage solutions and innovations like pivoting and retractable tables, Carminat TomTom Live navigation and Bluetooth connectivity ... [more]

Renault: Renault unveils new Gordini version of Wind Roadster

(21/07/2011)

Renault’s new Gordini versions and rest of the revised Wind Roadster range are available to order now. Renault has unveiled new top-of-the-range Gordini version of Wind Roadster, priced from £15,195. Timed to coincide with open-air summer driving and the imminent arrival of the two new Gordini versions, Renault has also reduced the list price of Dynamique and GT Line versions of its coupé-roadster, making the entry-level version now just £12,995. Of course, should the heavens open, the chic ... [more]

Range Rover: 18,000 Range Rover Evoque advance orders from customers worldwide

(14/07/2011)

The launch of the Range Rover Evoque is just one of 40 new product actions that Jaguar Land Rover will carry out in the next five years in the most ambitious market offensive in the history of its two brands. This product creation programme is supported by annual investment of £1.5 billion in developing new models, engines, technologies and vehicle lines. The first production vehicle of the new Range Rover Evoque has been driven off the line at Land Rover’s Halewood manufacturing plant in Liv... [more]

Renault: Transport Secretary reveals the Government's vision to support ultra-low emission vehicles

(04/07/2011)

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has revealed "Making the Connection: the Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy" - the Government's vision for recharging infrastructure to support the electric vehicles revolution. The publication identifies how recharging infrastructure will develop in a way that is targeted, convenient and safe. It sets out the steps that Government, as part of its £400m programme to support ultra-low emission vehicles, and industry will take to support an infrastructur... [more]

Renault: New Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy boasts power-to-weight ratio of 191hp per tonne

(16/06/2011)

Mégane Renaultsport is the best-selling hot hatch in both France and Spain, as well as one of the top three in Europe, accounting for 15% of total Mégane Coupé sales. Renault has now unveiled its fastest ever road car, the Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy. Priced in the UK at £27,820 on-the-road, the new Mégane Renaultsport flagship arrives ready to take the fight to its VW Group rivals, including the Golf and Scirocco R stablemates, with a 15hp hike on the current Mégane Renaultsport, plus an ... [more]

Ricardo: CO2 savings made during the use of low carbon vehicles are offset by increased emissions created during their production

(10/06/2011)

A new report prepared by Ricardo for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has highlighted the increasing importance of accounting for whole life carbon emissions to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of low carbon vehicles. The study found that some of the CO2 savings made during the use of low carbon vehicles are offset by increased emissions created during their production, and to a lesser extent disposal. However, overall electric and hybrid vehicles still have lower carbon footprints tha... [more]