JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Renault Triber has been in the SA market for more than two years and, the automakers says, as “an appealing offering with exceptional value-for-money and a strong foothold as a contender in the AB Entry Hatch segment. In a bid to expand the Renault range and to meet market needs… Continue reading Renault Triber delivery van delivered to SA
LONDON, England – A special Renault Clio V6 Phase 2 has set a world record as the most expensive example yet sold at auction. The unique hot-hatch sold for £90 000 (about R1.8-million) through onliner Collecting Cars, which also holds the world record sale price for the Clio V6 Phase 1 (£62 540/R1.3-million). The platform… Continue reading Superhot Renault Clio sells for fortune in UK
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Renault’s Triber multi-seat, cargo-adjustable, family SUV has been updated for 2021 after scoring 2500 sales in South Africa during these horrid, torrid, Covid times. The model was launched in February 2020 on the back of advertising that included low maintenance costs, a cabin capable of temporarily ditching some or all of… Continue reading 2021 Triber: Another feather in Renault’s cap
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Renault has launched a seven-model Kwid Ultra ”limited edition” hatchback as its least expensive model with the claim that it will nevertheless take a place in the established entry segment thanks to a robust and stylish exterior, spacious cabin, and features and fittings usually found further up price lists.. The automaker… Continue reading Renault Kwid Ultra: Seven models for budget buyers
LONDON, England – Automotive alliance partners Renault and Nissan have signed a ‘memorandum of understanding’ with taxi group Uber to switch completely to electric vehicles across Europe. The European markets include Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal and will follow an ”already successful” trial between Nissan and Uber in the UK. The memo was announced… Continue reading Nissan, Renault, Uber allies in anti-carbon war
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Renault’s Duster SUV range has a new sister – a TechRoad version with model-specific features that include, its maker says, a robust appearance, ”high end” equipment, and excellent ground clearance. Included in the package are a rear camera, 17” wheel rims, the 21cm ground clearance, a suite of crash avoidance/mitigation features,… Continue reading 2020 Renault Duster TechRoad: ‘High-end off-roading’
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Family SUVs have, Renault says, ”evolved dramatically with the frequent addition of features and styling enhancements”. The brand’s flagship Stepway arrived in 2011 and Sandero sales accelerated to total more than 64 100 today (August 2020) – more than 30 500 of them Stepway units. Which brings us to the newly-arrived… Continue reading Renault Sandero steps up to driving the turbo Techroad
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Renault Duster SUV range has achieved more than 15 000 sales in South Africa since it was introduced here back in 2013 and more than two million globally. Now in showrooms is the 2020 version of this seriously well-priced family wagon. It comes with the promise of doing much that way… Continue reading 2020 Renault Duster in SA – and you could have one for FREE!
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – French automaker Renault believes its all-new Renault Triber, now in South Africa, is a totally new SUV design with the space and the flexibility for up to seven passengers but with a friendly price range (see end of feature) and a 182mm ride height which makes the SUV more at home than… Continue reading Renault Triber: Is this the most versatile SUV on SA market?
PARIS, France – Renault is to renew its entire Mégane range – that includes hatchback, estate, R.S. Line, R.S. and R.S. Trophy models and, the automaker says, will introduce technology ”for increased driving pleasure”. And, as a 10-year pioneer with electric vehicles, the brand will offer a new rechargeable hybrid power train in a new… Continue reading 2020 Renault Mégane: New tech, jacked cabin, new engines
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