Latest news for Renault 
Kangoo Compact and Kangoo Van at UK dealers in November(21/10/2008)
The New Kangoo Van range will arrive at Dealers in November, with prices ranging from £8,690 to £12,290 (excluding VAT). Europe’s best-selling compact van launches for the first time with two bodystyles, Kangoo Compact and Kangoo Van. With two trim levels and five engines available across the short and standard wheelbase versions, New Kangoo Van now offers an unprecedented 21-model range to cater for every type of professional customer. Whethe... [more]
TomTom and Renault partner to bring fully integrated in-car navigation(03/10/2008)
The consumer market for in-car navigation has had explosive growth in the last four years and navigation devices continue to be the “must have” item for consumers. TomTom and Renault have formed a partnership to bring fully integrated navigation solutions to Renault customers on several models. The new partnership will contribute to the growth of both companies. “TomTom is uniquely placed to take advantage of the growth of navigation system... [more]
New Clio Sport Tourer arrives in the UK(20/08/2008)
The new Clio Sport Tourer has arrived in the UK, offering competitive pricing, innovative features, greater load space and practicality, combined with the all the style and exterior good looks Clio is renowned for. The Sport Tourer version is a compact estate without compromising on interior space. Ideal for customers who need the space and practicality of an estate car, but still want a car with sporty and modern looks, Clio Sport Tourer has ... [more]
Renault unveils Laguna Coupé at Cannes Film Festival(29/05/2008)
Renault chose the most glamorous weekend in Europe’s social calendar to take the wraps off of the Laguna Coupé at the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix. Laguna Coupé benefits from an Active Drive chassis equipped with four-wheel steering and the two new V6 powerplants which have been introduced at the same time on this model. The brand new V6 dCi delivers 235hp, while the new 3.5-litre petrol-powered V6 offers 240hp. Saturday, 24 ... [more]
Renault enters 4x4 crossover segment with Koleos(02/05/2008)
Koleos is Renault’s first-ever entry into the growing crossover segment, boasting MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. Its practicality is evident in its split-opening tailgate, 70 litres of stowage space and impressive boot volume of up to 1,380 litres with the rear seats folded. Off-road, Koleos excels with innovative features such as Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Con... [more]
Active Drive chassis with four-wheel steering for Renault Laguna GT(14/04/2008)
Laguna GT has introduced the new Active Drive chassis with four-wheel steering, developed jointly by Renault and Renault Sport Technologies. The GT is further enhanced by the availability of two exclusive, high-performance engines: 180hp two-litre turbo diesel and 205hp two-litre turbo petrol. Laguna GT, which is powered by two new engines to the range, places the accent on enjoyment and efficiency to deliver superior on-road performance with... [more]
Motorpoint removes diesel premium(31/03/2008)
Motorpoint, the car supermarket group, is selling new diesel cars at a rate more than 25% above the already mushrooming national trend because its pricing policy has broken down a barrier that excludes many drivers - the so-called diesel premium. Car retailing commentators put the extra cost of a diesel car over its petrol equivalent at between £750 and £1,500. According to a new Motorpoint survey, half of British drivers plan to opt for a di... [more]
Renault Trucks produces 300 vehicles in a single day(27/03/2008)
For the first time, in February, Renault Trucks’ plants crossed the symbolic threshold of producing 300 vehicles in a single day. To meet increasingly high demand, predominantly fuelled by growth in Eastern European countries, Renault Trucks has significantly increased its plants' rate of production by bringing in weekend shifts. This has allowed the number of vehicles produced per day to rise from an average of 225 to 276, reaching a peak of ... [more]
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Car sales drop 'a further blow for industry' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Former managing director of Mitsubishi Australia, Graham Spurling, says a 10 per cent drop in new car sales is more bad news for the industry. |
Despite a puttering auto industry, local used car dealers hold their own (The Union)At a time when the U.S. auto industry is struggling to stay afloat, Weaver Auto and Truck Center sits vacant, and the winter doldrums is coming on fast, Lee Hartwell is jumping into the used car business in Grass Valley. |
Economy Forces Car Dealers to Slash Prices (FOX 7 News Austin)The credit crunch has not only affected the financial industry, but it has also devastated car sales. Auto sales are now at a 25-year low. In an effort to clear their lots of cars, dealers have been offering huge discounts on new cars. FOX 7's Rudy Koski reports. |
New car prices lower during auto industry bailout uncertainty (The News-Press)TAMPA -- It's a frustrating time for Carlos Ramos, New Car Sales Manager of Bill Currie Ford Lincoln Mercury. |
Car industry rescue splits Democrats (Independent)A power struggle is developing inside the Democrat party between West coast environmentalists and the union-sponsored representatives of the party's industrial heartland, in a battle that will affect the future of the cash-strapped US car industry and shape President-elect Barack Obama's efforts to tackle global warming. |
Electric Car Carries Clean-Energy Investors' Hopes (NPR)Silicon Valley venture capitalists are investing in clean energy, with the electric car their vehicle of choice. While the economic meltdown has crimped immediate sales plans, electric-car manufacturers hope for a thin slice of the $25 billion auto industry bailout being considered by Congress. |
Car dealers ask Ottawa to support auto sector (AFP via Yahoo! News)Canadian car dealers are predicting a record sales year in 2008, but fear a credit crunch and US auto manufacturers' woes could still force several shops to close, their association said Friday. |
Car dealers pitch for auto sector aid (Reuters via Yahoo! News)Car dealers are heading for near-record sales this year but asked the federal government on Friday to help auto manufacturers and to make it easier for dealerships to get financing. |
Malaysia October car sales skid (Business Times (Malaysia))NEW car sales in October fell 13 per cent over the same month last year and this is likely to continue for the rest of the year as consumers cut back on spending. |
Car Sales Soar Despite The Auto Industry's Need Of A Bailout (KBTV Beaumont)Its been a tough month for Hugo Ramirez. He's deciding if he'll purchase a 2007 Chevy Silverado. But that's not the only thing on his mind lately. "The big three are asking for a loan. What's going to happen to us. This is real critical." Ramirez said. |
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