Archive for the 'Renault' Category

Renault Confirms Production of All-Electric Twizy and Zoe Z.E., Sales Start in 2011

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Apparently, Nissan’s partner Renault wasn’t kidding when it said that it would go ahead and produce the four all-electric concept models that it displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Today, the French automaker not only (re)confirmed production of the futuristic looking Twizy Z.E. city car (for Zero Emission) and the funky Zoe Z.E. [...]

Renault to Revive Gordini Badge on its RS Hot Hatches

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

If you thought Renault’s naming system for its sporty hatches was already ridiculous with the RenaultSport (…and horsepower) moniker wait until the French firm launches a new line of models that will revive the Gordini nameplate. See, instead of replacing the RenaultSport name, the Gordini badge will be used on more premium and chic versions [...]

Dacia Reveals Competition Version of Low-Cost 2010 Duster SUV Equipped with 350HP V6

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Dacia, or to be precise, its parent company Renault, has released the first photos and technical information on a competition version of the Romanian brand’s forthcoming Duster, an affordable 4×4 that will be officially revealed at next year’s Geneva Show. Earlier this year, a set of photos depicting the 2010 Duster SUV without a single [...]

Renault to Produce Electric Fluence Sedan at Bursa Plant in Turkey from 2011

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Having already confirmed the production versions of the Twizy and Zoe Z.E. electric concept cars, Renault today announced that the third member of its new family of EVs, the all-electric Fluence sedan, which was also presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show this past September, will be manufactured at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey. The [...]

Renault Reveals Entry-Level Twingo R1 and R2 Rally Cars

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Two new entry level rally cars based on the Twingo RS are joining Renault’s range of competition cars that also includes the Clio Renaultsport R3 Access and Maxi. Aimed at budget conscious buyers, the Twingo R1 and R2 come in the form of a motorsport kit featuring all the required parts aside from tires. Renault [...]