Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]
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2017 Renault Megane GT-Line 1.2T review (video)
Despite the ongoing prevalance of SUVs and dual-cab pickup trucks/utes, one segment of passenger cars is holding steady and has replaced the large Aussie sedan to become the default segment for buyers. The C-segment small car category could be the most fiercely fought of them all, with over 15 different […]
Renault Koleos vs Mazda CX-5: 2WD SUV comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re in the market for a mid-size SUV, or even a mid-size wagon, here we present you with two options. It’s the very popular Mazda CX-5 versus the Euro newcomer, the suave-looking Renault Koleos. These two are neck and neck in terms of size, specifications, […]
Mitsubishi to share future Renault-Nissan EV platform – report
Renault-Nissan will share an EV platform and technology with not only Renault as previously reported for the next LEAF and Zoe, but also newly-acquired Mitsubishi. The plans is set to help reduce costs on upcoming electric vehicles. According to Nikkei, Nissan and Renault are already well underway working on the […]
Nissan and Renault to share future small car EV platform, for next LEAF & Zoe
Renault and Nissan have announced plans to collaborate and develop an all-new EV platform to be shared for the next-generation Renault Zoe and Nissan LEAF models. The news comes via Arnaud Deboeuf, senior VP of Renault-Nissan’s strategic management unit. Speaking with the press, he confirmed that although the cars will […]
Engine downsizing trend to flip, larger engines more efficient in real world – report
Reuters is reporting that the trend of downsizing and turbocharging engines is about to come to an end, to meet new, more realistic fuel consumption and emissions testing in the wake of Volkswagen’s dieselgate scandal. According to the publication, Volkswagen, Renault and General Motors are among three manufacturers who plan […]
Renault planning low cost EV for Chinese market – report
China, with two of the most smog-filled cities in the world, Beijing and Shanghai, will soon benefit from a low cost EV from Renault, if CEO Carlos Ghosn has his way. According to Forbes, a disruptive breakthrough in affordable long-range batteries is what is holding the wider spread adoption of […]
Mitsubishi to be absorbed into Renault-Nissan Alliance
Mitsubishi’s future under Nissan stewardship has become clearer as Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has outlined his intentions to fully integrate the triple-diamond brand into the alliance. Renault-Nissan purchased a 34 per cent stake in the beleaguered carmaker earlier this year, after Mitsubishi was embroiled in a fuel data manipulation scandal […]