Renault has quietly detailed some price rises across nearly its full range of vehicles here in Australia amid the logistical chaos and component shortages of the pandemic that have plagued all major manufacturers in recent months. News of Renault’s price increase follows recent announcements from Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Toyota who […]
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2022 World Car of the Year finalists revealed
The finalists of the 2022 World Car of the Year awards have been published with more than a few surprise entrants, with the winner set to be revealed at the New York International Auto Show in August. The group has settled on a top 10 for the World Car of […]
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi 2030 roadmap includes 35 EVs, new ASX & Micra
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has revealed some of its 2030 roadmap, with plans to share more common platforms between brands, and roll out 35 new electric vehicles. The alliance has already invested more than 10-billion-euros into the field of electrification, and has since raised this total to 23 billion over the […]
2022 Renault Arkana Intens review (video)
Welcome to Renault’s first take on the trendy coupe SUV market, which has so far been mainly occupied by the premium players only. It’s called the Arkana, and it sits in between the Captur light SUV and alongside the old Kadjar small SUV. Three variant levels are available in Australia, […]
All-electric Renault 5 Prototype confirmed for 2024 production, 400km Range
Renault has confirmed that the Renault 5 Prototype concept, unveiled earlier this year, will go into production some time in 2024. It’ll enter the market as a retro yet modern city car with full electric power. The Renault 5 Prototype is a high-tech homage and celebration of 50 years of […]
Renault unveils 100% electric Megane E-TECH, 470km range
Renault has taken the veil off a major player in its electrification strategy, with the reveal of the 100 per cent electric Megane E-TECH. It is billed as the “GTI of electric vehicles” and offers a claimed WLTP range of 470km. The Renault Megan E-TECH utilises a brand-new electric motor […]
2021 Renault Arkana coupe SUV now on sale in Australia
Coupe-style SUVs have been fairly popular in the premium sectors, but now Renault Australia is introducing its Arkana into the non-premium market. It is one of the first of its kind, and a first for Renault. The Arkana is based on the Captur, which itself is based on the CMF-B […]
Renault & Geely Holding partnering up for Chinese, South Korean projects
Renault has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Geeling Holding to accelerate Renault’s presence in China in what’s being branded as a “Renaulution Plan”, while supporting Geely’s presence in South Korea. The Renault Group’s MOU with Geely Holding Group, China’s largest privately-owned automotive group, lays out […]