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Renault Adds Diesel Hot Hatch To Megane Range
8th August, 2008
The new Megane RenaultSport dCi 175 is an engaging blend of luxury, effortless performance and race-bred engineering ..... more

Renault Clio RenaultSport 197 Arrives .... Finally
7th August, 2008
Performance, passion and driving pleasure were all key priorities for RenaultSport engineers when they started work on the Clio RenaultSport 197. The result is a car engineered to set pulses running ..... more

Renault Unveils Megane RenaultSport R26.R
25th July, 2008
The Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 was launched in November 2006 and has enjoyed great success. Using this base, Renaultsport has launched an extreme version, the Megane Renaultsport R26.R in Europe this week ..... more

All New Laguna: Driving Pleasure and Peace of Mind
21st July, 2008
Equipped with the very latest in European diesel and safety technology, the all-new Laguna is the most sophisticated car ever produced by Renault ..... more

Renault Technocentre Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
18th June, 2008
Its 11,500 staff members work on every phase of a project, from preliminary studies through to the latest prototype ready for assembly on the production line ..... more

Megane RenaultSport dCi - Diesel Performance
4th June, 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 ..... more

Renault Megane Renaultsport F1 Team R26 road test

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Renault Megane Renaultsport F1 Team R26

29th May, 2008
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Renault Laguna Coupe: For Sheer Motoring Enjoyment
26th May, 2008
Renault Laguna Coupe epitomises this savoir-faire when it comes to motoring enjoyment and quality which is built into its 'genes' and which can be seen in the finish which matches even the most demanding standards ..... more

Renault Koleos Breaks Cover
14th May, 2008
Due for release in Australia in September the Koleos has been designed to offer the same reassuring drive regardless of the location - around town, on the open road or off the beaten track ..... more

Renault Laguna dCi road test

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Renault Laguna dCi

13th May, 2008
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Hot Renault Run Extended
1st May, 2008
Ongoing customer demand for the Special Edition Megane RenaultSport F1 Team R26 hatch has resulted in Renault Australia ordering another 20 cars, on top of the 80 sold in 2007, from the Renault Sport factory in Europe ..... more

New Active Drive With Four-Wheel Steering For New Renault Laguna GT
9th April, 2008
Europe's stylish, expressive Renault Laguna GT introduces the new Active Drive chassis with four-wheel steering (4WS), developed jointly by Renault and Renault Sport Technologies to yield the ultimate in driving pleasure, as regards handling, response and precision ..... more

Renault Scenic dCi – Family Focussed Diesel
22nd February, 2008
The innovative Renault Scénic is the latest model to join Renault Australia’s diesel-powered vehicle range with the introduction of the automatic-only Scénic Expression dCi ..... more

Renault Koleos Concept - Adventure Every Day
20th February, 2008
Renault’s Koleos Concept makes its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show as a pre-cursor to the launch of the full production version in October ..... more

New Diesel Renault Kangoo: Big News for Small Business
11th February, 2008
With the addition of a diesel powered model to the Renault Kangoo range small business owners can now benefit from Kangoo’s clever design while using just 5.3* litres of fuel per 100 kms ..... more

Renault's Hotted-Up Twingo
1st February, 2008
Renault has produced, for Europe, an affordable high performance car which sits alongside Clio and Mégane in the Renaultsport range. Twingo Renaultsport's compact proportions and incisive, assertive styling are taken from the Twingo Concept show car which was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show ..... more

Renault Grand Scenic road test

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Renault Grand Scenic

3rd December, 2007
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Europe's New Renault Kangoo Express Compact
29th October, 2007
Renault is strengthening its number one status in the European LCV segment withthe addition of a new concept in commercial vans ..... more

All-New Renault Laguna For 2008
19th October, 2007
Laguna II secured a five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests. To maintain this leadership, new Laguna has had to innovate with even more demanding specifications ..... more

Renault Clio RenaultSport 197 - Performance, Passion and Pleasure
12th October, 2007
Performance, passion and driving pleasure were all key priorities for RenaultSport engineers when they started work on the Clio RenaultSport 197. The result is a car engineered to set pulses running ..... more

Renault To Sell Megane E85 In UK
17th July, 2007
Renault will launch its bioethanol car into the UK market when the Mégane Hatch E85 goes on sale at the end of 2007 .... more

New Renault Laguna Coming For 2008
25th June, 2007
Everything about the new Laguna has been designed for genuine driving pleasure, combining outstanding ride quality and comfort with top-class handling performance ..... more

Mahindra Renault Launches Logan In India
23rd May, 2007
Mahindra Renault, a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra (India) and Renault (France) launched the tiny Logan last month in India ..... more

Renault LCV Range Updated
14th May, 2007
Renault has introduced a range of product and model line-up changes to its increasingly popular light commercial van range as part of the introduction of the 2007 Kangoo, Trafic and Master model updates ..... more

Renault Megane Sedan Price Re-Aligned
18th April, 2007
Renault has re-positioned its well-equipped Mégane sedan range. The six-speed manual Expression Sedan is now retailing from $24,990 (RRP) ..... more

Renault at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
7th March, 2007
Built to celebrate dual 2006 F1 World Championships, the latest Renaultsport Mégane hatch is also the most exciting yet. Available in a special “Victory Yellow’ exterior, with a slight increase in power, unique suspension settings and a limited-slip differential the new R26 is an enthusiasts dream ..... more

Renault at the Geneva Motor Show
27th February, 2007
For Renault, there are fresh developments among existing models at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, with the arrival of the Clio Rip Curl, Clio Renault F1 Team R27, Scénic Conquest, Mégane Renault Sport dCi and Espace Tech Run ..... more

New Phase II Renault Scénic Range
1st February, 2007
A new seven-seat Grand Scénic, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard on all models and subtle styling enhancements have been added to the trademark innovative design of the Renault Scénic with the release of the Phase II Scénic range ..... more

Clio Renault F1 Team R27
25th January, 2007
To mark the launch of Renault's new formula one racing car, the R27, Renault Sport Technologies has presented the Clio Renault F1 Team R27 ..... more

Renault prepares to develop a mobility solution using electricity
27th December, 2006
As part of "Renault Commitment 2009", the company is pursuing an ambitious plan to reduce emissions. This plan is based on three commitments ..... more

Renault Conducts its 10,000th Crash Test
26th November, 2006
Renault made its 10,000th crash test on Saturday 18th November, 2006, at the Lardy Technical Centre in France ..... more

Renault Launches New Laguna
27th October, 2006
Renault enters the Australian diesel passenger car market with a stylish new Laguna offering the highest levels of safety, comfort and dynamic driving in its class ..... more

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet road test

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Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet

25th October, 2006
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Renault, Nissan and GM terminate Alliance Discussions
5th October, 2006
General Motors, Renault and Nissan announced overnight that they had agreed to terminate discussions regarding a proposed alliance among the three companies ..... more

Mégane F1 Team R26 on The Front Row
3rd October, 2006
Renault has taken advantage of the 2006 Paris Show to introduce Mégane F1 Team R26. Derived from Mégane Renault Sport Cup, the latest version features a limited slip differential for even crisper handling whether driven on open roads or round a circuit ..... more

Renault Unveils Koleos Concept Car
29th September, 2006
This show car foreshadows a 4WD vehicle that Renault is due to market in the first half of 2008 ..... more

Nepta: A Prestige Cabriolet Concept from Renault
12th September, 2006
Renault is unveiling its new Nepta concept car, a four-seater cabriolet with fluid lines and a thoroughbred profile, at the 2006 Paris Motor Show ..... more

Renault Sales Slip
30th July, 2006
In first-half 2006, the Renault group's world-wide sales declined by 3.2% on first-half 2005 to 1,315,351 units ..... more

Renault Launches the New Clio Campus
19th July, 2006
On sale now, the Clio Campus is priced from $18,990* for the five-speed manual version and $21,490* for the automatic transmission ..... more

One Million Renault Scenic IIs
13th July, 2006
The one millionth Scénic II has rolled off of the production line in Douai, France – less than three years since its launch ..... more

Mégane Phase II: Safety for All
4th July, 2006
Renault has released the latest generation of its Mégane range in a choice of three body types - Hatch, Sedan and Coupé-Cabriolet, plus the high performance Mégane Renault Sport versions - all of which feature a distinctive, individual personality and an increased level of safety equipment ..... more

GM Europe and Renault pursue cooperation on LCVs
10th May, 2006
The cooperation between General Motors Europe (GME) and Renault is taking a further step forward with the release of new van versions for the two brands ..... more

Britain Prepares For The Clio Renaultsport 197
7th May, 2006
Fans of the hot hatch faced a period of discontent when the Clio Renaultsport 182 ceased production last year to make way for the all-new Clio Renaultsport ..... more

Renault at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show
8th March, 2006
Renault has chosen Geneva for the public appearances of new Mégane, new Espace and its Altica concept car and the unveiling of the new Clio Renault Sport ..... more

Renault Clio Renaultsport 197
1st March, 2006
The new Clio Renaultsport 197 stands out as a worthy successor to Clio Renaultsport 182 and features a groundbreaking first in its segment in the form of a rear air diffuser ..... more

Renault Commitment 2009
12th February, 2006
Renault's President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn announced "Renault Commitment 2009," a growth plan whose ambition is to make and sustain Renault as the most profitable European volume car company ..... more

Renault Altica Concept Car
5th February, 2006
Renault has taken the wraps off its new concept car, Altica, a sporty estate that combines flowing lines with a spacious interior. Its dynamic stance is underpinned by a long bonnet and curved forms ..... more

Prize-giving ceremony Renault Clio III
30th January, 2006
On Friday, 27th January, 2006, Renault President and CEO Carlos Ghosn was officially handed the Car of the Year 2006 award for Clio III by the President of the Car of the Year Jury, Ray Hutton ..... more

Renault's Limited Edition Mégane Coupe-Cabriolet
20th January, 2006
Renault has released a limited edition version of the Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet LX packed with over $1,500 of additional features ..... more

2005 Renault Megane Renaultsport 225 road test

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Renault Megane Renaultsport 225

If You Had This Much Get Up And Go,
You'd Be a Real Live Wire!

9th January, 2006
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Renault Clio III: Car of the Year 2006
15th November, 2005
The Renault Clio III has been voted Car of the Year 2006. This is the sixth time Renault has won this prestigious and much-coveted award ..... more

Renault Unleashes Mégane RenaultSport Cup
27th September, 2005
Renault is introducing a new version of the Mégane Renault Sport featuring an even more sporting chassis ..... more

Renault Kangoo With Wheelchair Access
22nd August, 2005
Renault Australia has joined forces with Fleetworks Mobility Pty Ltd to develop a wheelchair accessible vehicle, based on its popular Kangoo minivan ..... more

Renault Clio Renaultsport Concept
12th August, 2005
Renaultsport, the competition and sports car branch of Renault, have some exciting models waiting in the wings ..... more

Renault Egeus: An SUV with Saloon Styling
10th August, 2005
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault is presenting its new Egeus concept car, a resolutely upmarket 4WD SUV with the comfortable interior of a saloon ..... more

Clio III Achieves Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
29th June, 2005
The new Renault Clio III has been awarded the maximum five-star rating ..... more

New Renault Clio III
17th June, 2005
The Renault Clio is one of Europe’s most popular cars and a consistent top-seller so the unveiling overnight of an all-new third generation model is of major significance to Renault ..... more

Renault Clio Renaultsport 182 Trophy
27th May, 2005
The UK market is the most important in the world for Renaultsport as the Brits take 50% of all production from the Renaultsport factory and the most popular model has been the Clio Renaultsport ..... more

Renault Clio Renaultsport 182 road test

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Renault Clio Renaultsport 182

"Anything you can do, I can do!"
1st April, 2005
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Renault Establishes A Joint Venture In India
21st March, 2005
Mahindra and Renault, in a joint venture, will manufacture up to 50,000 Logans per annum in India ..... more

Renault Megane RenaultSport Trophy Edition
17th March, 2005
Renault Sport Technologies is going to offer a more sporting version of the Mégane Renault Sport ..... more

Renault's All-New Scénic II Arrives in Australia
2nd March, 2005
Following a successful national pre-release preview, Renault's all-new five-seat Scenic II has arrived in Australia ..... more

Renault Z17 Concept To Debut In Geneva
13th February, 2005
Once again the Team from Next Car is pleased to be the first Australian media organisation to show an image of a yet to be revealed concept car. This time its the Renault Z17 ..... more

Renault Laguna For 2005 Debuts In Europe
10th February, 2005
Renault is presenting a new 2005 model Laguna at the 54th Amsterdam Motor Show this weekend ..... more

Renault-Nissan Alliance Ranks #4 in Global Sales
3rd February, 2005
Renault and Nissan have announced that the two companies sold a combined 5,785,231 units in 2004, up 8.0% over 2003 ..... more

Renault Scenic II arrives in February
4th January, 2005
Renault will launch the new five-seat Scénic II through a pre-release programme via its national dealer network ahead of its official on-sale date..... more




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