Photos have emerged of what could be Renault’s hottest Clio R.S. to date, ready to take on the nameplate ‘R.S. 250’. The photos were first posted by French automotive site TheAutomobilist, claiming to have the photos and details of a new special edition Clio R.S., complete with a claimed 186kW […]
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Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy review (video)
The Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy has arrived on Australian shores, and Renault is billing it as the most hardcore Clio that money can buy. Only 220 examples are being shipped to Australia, and judging by the Clio R.S.’s success world-wide, they’ll soon be gone. The R.S. 220 is $10k […]
Top 10 small cars that came with six-cylinder engines
Big engine in small car is a formula that has been perfected almost since the start of the 20th century. The effectiveness of this approach lies in the superior power-to-weight ratio compared with a larger car. While we love V8-engined small cars such as the Torana SLR 5000, we’re focusing […]
Renault Clio R.S. 220; quickest compact FWD around Nurburgring
We know the new Honda Civic Type R is the quickest production front-wheel drive around the Nurburgring, but now Renault is claiming the new Clio R.S. 220 is the quickest compact hot hatch. The Renault Clio R.S. 220 was unveiled earlier this year and has just been launched in […]
Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy on sale in Australia from $39,990
Those in the market for a compact hot hatch will be interested to hear Renault Australia has just announced a sharper, more powerful version of its Clio R.S., called the R.S. 220 Trophy. Building on the success and engineering of the R.S. 200, the 220 features a boosted engine. It’s […]
Renault Clio & Captur Expression+ special editions announced
Renault Australia is introducing two new special edition models based on the Clio hatch and Captur mini SUV. They are called the Expression+. Extending on the standard equipment of the Clio Expression EDC automatic (dual-clutch), the plus package adds unique 16-inch alloy wheels in black, auto headlights and wipers, and […]
Renault celebrates Valentine’s Day with chocolaty Clio Ganache
This is probably one of the first times that a car-related article starts with a cooking lesson, but here we go. Heat up some cream until it simmers gently, and then pour it onto some chopped bits of chocolate, before stirring and trying not to get too enchanted by its […]
Renault EOLAB concept revealed, uses just 1L/100km
Renault has revealed the new EOLAB concept car ahead of its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. It showcases an aerodynamic design, advanced construction materials, and a fuel economy of just 1L/100km. Yep, 1L/100km. It seems remarkable that such economy can be achieved. To help reach this […]