Tag: Renault

Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine

After four years, Renault has brought back its Duster mid-size SUV in India as the French automaker looks to revive its share in the world’s fastest-growing automobile market. The new Duster is the first India-bound launch under Renault’s International Game Plan 2027, which is pivotal for the recovery of the brand’s presence and scale in… Continue reading Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine

German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474

There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474

German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474

There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474

India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters

India is preparing to significantly lower import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of a long-awaited free trade agreement, two sources told Reuters, marking the biggest opening yet of the country’s heavily protected automobile market. According to Reuters, the Indian government has agreed to immediately reduce duties on a limited number of… Continue reading India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters

How the Defender became a rally-raid winner

The Dakar Rally bivouac is a vast, sprawling, transient community, a ragtag collection of vans, trucks and tents sprouting from the hardscrabble Arabian Desert. Walking through the camp is like stepping into the world of Mad Max, a disparate cast of thousands tending to a bewildering array of outlandish vehicles, from bikes to buggies and… Continue reading How the Defender became a rally-raid winner

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW’s largest electric car factory should now recycle cars012257

Assembly at VW in Zwickau: In the future, the group will rely on a “second pillar” in Saxony. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa Dusseldorf. Volkswagen now also wants to recycle vehicles at its plant in Zwickau, Saxony. The car manufacturer announced the start of the new business area on Tuesday morning. From 2027 onwards, capacity will be… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW’s largest electric car factory should now recycle cars012257