Renault Charts Multi-Fuel Strategy, Explores Hybrids for Future Lineup

80% of market to stay petrol + CNG by 2032, says MD Mamillapalle Strong hybrids under evaluation for Duster, Bigster Kiger EV scheduled for 2027; based on skateboard platform Co. Calls for clear policy to back EV, CNG, hybrid investments Renault India is sharpening its focus on a multi-fuel strategy as it prepares for the… Continue reading Renault Charts Multi-Fuel Strategy, Explores Hybrids for Future Lineup

Renault Charts Multi-Fuel Strategy, Explores Hybrids for Future Lineup

80% of market to stay petrol + CNG by 2032, says MD Mamillapalle Strong hybrids under evaluation for Duster, Bigster Kiger EV scheduled for 2027; based on skateboard platform Co. Calls for clear policy to back EV, CNG, hybrid investments Renault India is sharpening its focus on a multi-fuel strategy as it prepares for the… Continue reading Renault Charts Multi-Fuel Strategy, Explores Hybrids for Future Lineup

Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV

Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis and sells cars in Europe as Leapmotor International, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe, and will add the B10 crossover… Continue reading Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV

Renault 5

Anyway, all this adds up to a great driving environment, and the final piece of this puzzle is present and correct too: the 5 has a nicely resolved driving position. Past Renaults often suffered from a shortness of leg room and thigh support, but that’s not the case in the 5. Although the seats don’t have cushion… Continue reading Renault 5

Renault Unveils Its Largest Global Design Hub Outside France in Chennai

In a significant move underscoring its long-term commitment to India, Renault Group has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art design centre in Chennai, now the company’s largest design hub outside France. The facility, which replaces the studio established in 2013, aims to spearhead Renault’s product innovation, localisation, and global collaboration, as part of its wider ‘Renault Rethink’… Continue reading Renault Unveils Its Largest Global Design Hub Outside France in Chennai

Renault Rethink: A New India Strategy at the Core of Global Growth Play

India has emerged as a key pillar in Renault’s global expansion strategy, with the country playing a central role in the automaker’s future volume growth. Under the newly launched ‘Renault Rethink’ plan, the company has acquired complete control of its JV plant with Nissan and committed $600 million in fresh investments. It also announced the… Continue reading Renault Rethink: A New India Strategy at the Core of Global Growth Play

Renault Opens Design Centre in Chennai as Part of India Transformation Strategy

Renault India inaugurated a new design center in Chennai on Tuesday, marking the beginning of its ‘renault.rethink’ transformation strategy for the Indian market. The facility, spanning 1,500 square meters, is the company’s largest design center outside France. The center will focus on developing models tailored to Indian consumers while contributing to Renault’s global projects. Equipped… Continue reading Renault Opens Design Centre in Chennai as Part of India Transformation Strategy

Motorists ‘could save £850 a year by choosing an electric car over a hybrid’

A Nissan Qashqai hybrid car at the carmaker’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: Ian Forsyth/AP View image in fullscreen A Nissan Qashqai hybrid car at the carmaker’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: Ian Forsyth/AP Motorists ‘could save £850 a year by choosing an electric car over a hybrid’ Owners of hybrids save only £13 a year compared… Continue reading Motorists ‘could save £850 a year by choosing an electric car over a hybrid’

Maruti Ertiga to Toyota Vellfire: Top 10 MPVs in FY2025

That the utility vehicle (UV) segment in India continues to register its best-ever numbers fiscal after fiscal and increased its share of the overall passenger vehicle sales of 4.30 million units to a new high of 65% in FY2025 is thanks to each of the three sub-segments – compact SUVs, midsize SUVs and MPVs –… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga to Toyota Vellfire: Top 10 MPVs in FY2025