Before unveiling the production version of the new R5 EV, Renault honored the iconic supermini for one last time with a one-off electromod version of the R5 Turbo homologation special. The R5 Turbo 3E concept is a fully electric hot hatch with 375 hp and a redesigned exterior inspired by gaming. The R5 Turbo 3E […]
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The electrification trend is rapidly expanding in the light commercial vehicle segment, with more and more automakers unveiling EV-only vans. The latest example is Renault, adding another member to their E-Tech commercial vehicle range, the production-ready Trafic Van E-Tech Electric. The model is based on the existing fourth-generation Trafic that premiered in 2020. From the […]
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Renault recently announced its lineup for the 2022 Paris Motor Show including the premiere of a sporty R5-inspired concept, with the carmaker releasing a few teaser photos. While we initially thought that the showcar would be based on the upcoming Renault 5 EV, the teasers reveal a concept heavily inspired by the classic R5 Turbo […]
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Renault is planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 5 with a “sporty and offbeat” concept at the Paris Motor Show, but the company has already begun testing mules for the reborn hatch that is expected in 2024. Snapped wearing a Clio body, this mule immediately stands out thanks to its pronounced fender flares […]
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It’s not every day that a Renault Clio V6 comes up for sale here in the United States. It’s even rarer that it’s one of the incredibly exclusive V6 Trophy cars. Built specifically for racing, these mid-engine hot hatchbacks are notoriously hard to handle and one is listed over on Bring A Trailer right now. […]
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Toyota, Honda, and Nissan ranked lowest in Greenpeace’s Auto Environmental Guide 2022, but all automakers will have to do more to decarbonize the industry if we are to stay within the 1.5°C goal agreed to in the Paris Climate Agreement to save ourselves from worse impacts of climate change. The advocacy group said it looked […]
Read MoreRenault previewed its lineup for this year’s Paris Motor Show which includes no less than six premieres. The most interesting among them is probably the retro-flavored Renault 4, which will be joined by a sporty Renault 5, the fully electric Kangoo E-Tech, and a yet-unnamed concept from Alpine previewing the future of the brand. Renault And […]
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Renault Trucks has announced its latest green initiative, a plant in the Lyon-Venissieux region of France where workers will endeavor to break trucks down and harvest them for parts that it can sell or recycle. The 3,000 square-meter (32,392 square foot) plant is located as close as possible to the company’s logistics center and will […]
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Renault is following up last year’s Trafic-based Hippie Caviar Hotel with the new Kangoo-based Hippie Caviar Motel concept. Set to debut at the IAA Hanover Transportation show on September 19th, the van is being billed as a “roving, versatile and sprightly shelter for adventure and sports enthusiasts who are keen on wide open spaces and […]
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Renault has introduced a number of updates for the 2022 model year Arkana, and also added a new E-Tech engineered trim level to the Clio and Captur hybrid models. Starting with the updated 2022 Arkana, it is now available in Evolution, Tecno, R.S. Line, and E-Tech engineered versions. The Evolution sits at the base of […]
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