Posts Tagged ‘Renault’

  • The Red Bull RB5 Racing Formula One car revealed
    Red Bull racing have revealed their 2009 Formula One car, the RB5. The ceremony was in the Jerez circuit pitlane on Monday morning with Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and team boss Christian Horner and car designer Adrian Newey on site. Vettel was designated as the roll-out boy, but the Renault-powered car had its installation lap delayed. Photographers caught...
    by Dean at February 10th, 2009 at 09:02 pm
  • Renault’s new customization program for the Twingo II
    Renault are planning a new range of customization parts for the second generation Twingo model, which will be revealed at the Paris PTS Show (Personalization, Technology and Mechanical Sports). The new package will offer a new alloy wheels or coloured hubcaps for the Twingo, new rear view mirror shrouds, central pillar trim, fog lamp moldings, graphics and decorative...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2009 at 01:02 pm
  • Video: 2009 Renault Clio GT
    Renault’s third-generation Clio has received a facelift for the 2009 model year. The facelifted Clio will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and it feature a new front and rear-end. There will also be the introduction of a new sportier version of the Clio, called the GT. The GT will have an aerodynamic bodykit and it will come with a stiffer suspension...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2009 at 01:02 pm
  • Spy Shots: Renault Megane Grand Tour
    The new up and coming Renault Megane Grand Tour has been caught undergoing winter testing ahead of its debut, which will be later this year. Renault’s new wagon will complete the Megane family of vehicles, seeing as the five-door hatchback and coupe have already been introduced. There will be a wide range of engines available, and all of them should offer...
    by Dean at February 6th, 2009 at 03:02 pm
  • Dacia Coupe-Like Concept Photos Leaked
    During the years the Renault-Nissan Alliance has become pretty strong, and they have both expanded their range quite a bit. One brand in particular is the Dacia brand. A low-cost brand which developed the Sandero hatchback, Logan sedan, Logan MCV, Logan van and Logan pick-up. The Dacia brand will now introduce a new car at the Geneva Show in March, and it might...
    by Dean at February 5th, 2009 at 01:02 am
  • Renault’s Scenic and Grand Scenic will be at the Geneva Show
    Renault will be releasing the new Scenic and Grand Scenic MPV, along with the Grandtour station-wagon at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The new people-carriers will be available in two styles, a five-seater Scenic and the extended Grand Scenic which will accommodate seven-passengers.
    by Dean at January 30th, 2009 at 03:01 pm
  • Spy Shot: Renault Clio Facelift
    Renault are planning to launch a range of new and facelifted models at the Geneva Motor Show this year. And while we are already expecting the 2009 Scenic and Grand Scenic and Megane Coupe RS, it seems that the latest image shows us that we will also see the Clio. There are no official details of the facelifted Clio, but someone has found a prototype Clio III...
    by Dean at January 30th, 2009 at 02:01 pm
  • Reports say there are problems with the Renault R29 F1 Car
    Reports are saying that Renault are struggling with their new F1 car called the R29. The performance of the R29 is apparently a bit off, and the aerodynamics is said to be the culprit. Alonso was complaining about the car’s low-speed handling, and he said: “The main thing is that there were no technical problems; the times are not important.” Alonso said...
    by Dean at January 29th, 2009 at 06:01 pm
  • Renault R29 and Williams FW31 Revealed
    Both Renault F1 and Williams F1 have released their new cars for the 2009 season. Renault has announced that French-Swiss test driver Romain Grosjean, is the new third driver for the 2009 season. The news came after the R29 car, which features a new design along with a new sponsor in the form of Total. The car was released in the pitlane of the Portimao circuit...
    by Dean at January 19th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
  • Spy Shots: Renault Megane Grandtour
    Renault are working on the new Megane Grandtour, which has been spotted undergoing testing in Northen Scandinavia. The car was spotted with heavy disguise on, but we can tell that there is a lower roofline, along with a sporty design. The Megane Grandtour will feature power from a range of petrol and diesel engines. The petrol range should start with a 1.4-litre...
    by Dean at January 18th, 2009 at 03:01 pm
  • Renault Alpine Concept Rendered
    A new Brazilian design student, Marcello Felipe Maggioni, has brought us new renderings of what he thinks a new Renault sports car should look like. The designs are based on the 1987 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo. There are many characteristics taken from the original Alpine GTA and a few of the exterior design characteristics include larger headlights, and a new...
    by Dean at January 18th, 2009 at 02:01 pm