Failed on ignition for the Kwid in Brazil

While Renault had high hopes for the launch of the Kwid in Latin America, the French manufacturer had some failures in ignition in Brazil. Sold in India for two years, this little car with very low costs had been launched in Brazil last September at a price of 30,000 to 40,000 reals (between 8,000 and… Continue reading Failed on ignition for the Kwid in Brazil

New acquisition for D’Ieteren

Distribution By Tanguy Merrien, the 15/01/2018 The Belgian distribution group takes over the Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda brands. The D’Ieteren group is developing in the Volkswagen group brands. Indeed, the Belgian operator takes over the entire Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Utilities and Skoda brands between Mechelen… Continue reading New acquisition for D’Ieteren

Groupe Renault and Handicap International join forces to take things further

Wednesday 20 December 2017 by Groupe Renault – CSR Groupe Renault Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest International Day of Disabled Persons was observed on December 3. Christine Bruhat, Head of Diversity, talks about Groupe Renault’s inclusion policy and the partnership it recently formed with Handicap International. With Groupe… Continue reading Groupe Renault and Handicap International join forces to take things further

GROUPE RENAULT: GLOBAL SALES RESULTS 2017

Monday 15 January 2018 by Groupe Renault – Corporate Groupe Renault Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Nearly 3,8 million vehicles sold: a record year for Groupe Renault • Fifth year of growth in a row • Renault, the world’s leading French brand and the number-two in Europe Groupe… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT: GLOBAL SALES RESULTS 2017

Nissan showcases Electric Ecosystem designed to deliver the future of driving today

World leading electric vehicle company takes over Tenerife for a month to share its vision of zero emissions future More than 12,000 new Nissan LEAF customer orders in Europe in just 90 days Nissan e-NV200 with new battery giving businesses an extra 100km of range on sale from spring 2018   Tenerife, Canary Islands (January… Continue reading Nissan showcases Electric Ecosystem designed to deliver the future of driving today

Renault: record sales thanks to Lada and Asia

It is not only in France that Renault has a good year 2017. Internationally, the sales of the French manufacturer have also the wind in the back with an increase, all regions, of 8.5%, to 3.76 million vehicles sold. Asia-Pacific and Eurasia The brand at Losange is boosted by two sectors in particular: first Asia-Pacific,… Continue reading Renault: record sales thanks to Lada and Asia

GLOBAL SALES RESULTS IN 2017: A new record for Groupe Renault with 3.76 million vehicles sold, a rise of 8.5%

3.76 million vehicles sold, a rise of 8.5% in a market that grew 2.3%. A record year for Renault, the world’s leading French brand, and for Dacia. Renault is the number-two brand in Europe. Renault remains the leader in Europe’s electric-vehicle segment with market share of 23.8%. All the regions of the group increased both… Continue reading GLOBAL SALES RESULTS IN 2017: A new record for Groupe Renault with 3.76 million vehicles sold, a rise of 8.5%

Why We Need Electric Vehicle Concepts, + The RAESR & Its Wild Tachyon Speed

January 14th, 2018 by Nicolas Zart  No doubt about it, proof-of-concept cars are cool, but rarely practical. Despite their unobtainium status, they are nonetheless very much needed. Here’s why. The RAESR Wild Tachyon Speed Proof Of Concept Mainstream car manufacturers would be happy if nothing changed. They modestly change the four-wheel people haulers every year… Continue reading Why We Need Electric Vehicle Concepts, + The RAESR & Its Wild Tachyon Speed

Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving

Dealers are breathing again in Russia. The local automotive market, still led by Lada, a subsidiary of Renault, recorded last year a volume of 1.59 million new registered vehicles, an increase of 11.9% compared to 2016. Phenomenon attributable in particular to the bottom current level of inflation and the stability of the ruble, which gives… Continue reading Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving

Ford unveils future Ranger pickup for segment rivals dominate

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Sunday will officially take the wraps off its long-awaited Ranger midsize pickup truck, a year ahead of its arrival in showrooms, as rivals consolidate positions in a segment Detroit automakers once gave up for dead. Ford executives did not disclose prices or fuel efficiency ratings for the… Continue reading Ford unveils future Ranger pickup for segment rivals dominate