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Feb
18th

Renaultsport Megane

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Ghostly image confirms spirit of new Renaultsport Megane. Full story...
Feb
17th

Renault seeks engine development partners

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Renault said it is looking for partners to share engine development costs. Renault already has partnerships with General Motors and Suzuki, which both buy Renault diesel engines. Full story...
Feb
16th

Nissan’s L’Epine has wide taste in books, wine, music

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The 52-year-old executive likes to sail competitively and enjoys testing his strength and endurance by climbing 3,000 meter peaks in the Pyrenees. L'Epine joined Renault from college in 1982 as an engineer in the company's aftersales department. Full story...
Feb
16th

Renault: Subsidies needed for e-cars

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Renault's planned 2012 launch of electric cars in Europe is based around the continuation of generous government purchase price subsidies and no new taxes on electricity used as vehicle fuel, a top executive said earlier this month. Full story...
Feb
16th

F1: Bob Bell ‘satisfied’ with new Renault car

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Contradicting media reports, Renault technical director Bob Bell insists the French team is on course to record a strong start to the 2009 season next month. Full story...
Feb
13th

VW, Ford gain market share as European sales fall 27% in Jan.

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Volkswagen and Ford grew their share of the European market during a dismal January for all carmakers that hit rivals Toyota, Renault and GM among the hardest. Data published from ACEA showed a 27 percent collapse in new registrations last month. Full story...
Feb
13th

VW and Ford gain European market share in January

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Volkswagen and Ford grew their share of the European market during a dismal January for all carmakers that hit rivals Toyota, Renault and GM among the hardest. Full story...
Feb
13th

F1: Flavio Briatore dismisses F1 team veteran – reports

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According to growing speculation in the French specialist press, Renault's F1 engine chief Denis Chevrier has been dismissed by team boss Flavio Briatore. Full story...
Feb
12th

FRANCE: Renault still in black after crisis hits

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Renault has reported net income for 2008 of EUR599m "amid severe downturn" on revenues off 7% year on year (but 28.7% in the final quarter) to EUR37,791m. Full story...
Feb
12th

Renault shuffles upper management

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Renault is re-organizing its upper management structure, including appointing of a new global sales boss, a new purchasing director and a new manager for its French home market. Full story...
Feb
12th

EXCLUSIVE: Renault to dump French-built Laguna, and Espace

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Renault is to end production of its Laguna family car at the Sandouville plant in France, replacing it with a model sourced from its South Korean affiliate Samsung. Full story...
Feb
12th

Renault net profit plunges, sees worse 2009

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Renault posted a sharp decline in 2008 net profit sales on Thursday due to a "financial and economic crisis of massive proportions." The carmaker dropped key 2009 targets as it expects the market to get worse. Full story...
Feb
10th

New Scenic hits the road

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Scenic also takes cues from other new Renaults, and promises flexible cabin. Full story...
Feb
10th

Germany and other EU states have concerns on French auto aid

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The European Commission and some EU member states have raised concerns about France's 7.8 billion euro bailout for its auto industry. Germany is not happy about French support for PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Renault, a senior government source said. Full story...
Feb
10th

Germany and other EU states cite concerns on French auto aid

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The European Commission and some EU member states have raised concerns about France's 7.8 billion euro bailout for its auto industry. Germany is not happy about French support for PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Renault, a senior government source said. Full story...
Feb
10th

F1: French government gives Renault 3bn euros

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The French carmaker Renault, who competes in the FIA formula one world championship with a team based at Enstone (UK), will receive a government cash injection amid the global financial crisis. Full story...
Feb
10th

F1: French government gives Renault 3bn euros

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The French carmaker Renault, who competes in the FIA formula one world championship with a team based at Enstone (UK), will receive a government cash injection amid the global financial crisis. Full story...
Feb
9th

FRANCE: Automakers confirm commitments for loan aid

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Automakers Renault and PSA Peugeot Citroën have welcomed the EUR3bn loan from the French government, the pair said in statements late on Monday. Full story...
Feb
9th

PSA and Renault win bailout funds from French government

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The French government will provide up to 7 billion euros in emergency financing to PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Renault. Full story...
Feb
9th

France to unveil car aid measures

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France will unveil details of a plan to support its ailing car industry on Monday, a presidency official said, ahead of expected weak 2008 results from Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen. Full story...
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