History of Renault Sport – picture special

In 2004, the Clio 172 gave way to the slightly more powerful 182. It received dual exhaust pipes, shaved a couple of tenths off the 172’s 0-62mph time, and gained a few other visual tweaks, while a cut-price 182 Cup did without a few luxuries in order to save weight. It still ended up heavier… Continue reading History of Renault Sport – picture special

Jeep’s China Failure Sends Foreboding Signal to Global Carmakers

(Bloomberg) — Most Read from Bloomberg It was one of the very first international auto brands to enter China, widely recognized by consumers and understood by its owners to have huge potential. And yet, Jeep is shutting down its only plant in the world’s largest market. The announcement this week that Stellantis plans to terminate… Continue reading Jeep’s China Failure Sends Foreboding Signal to Global Carmakers

CHEVROLET AND FORD FULL SIZE PICK-UPS MOST STOLEN VEHICLES FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

DES PLAINES, Ill., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full size pick-ups took the top two spots in the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report, and the GMC full size pick-up made the top 10 list. Of the nearly 1 million… Continue reading CHEVROLET AND FORD FULL SIZE PICK-UPS MOST STOLEN VEHICLES FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

SG-founded commerce enablement firm AnyMind raises $29m in Series D fundingThe fresh investment brings its total funding to date to approximately $91….

AnyMind Group, a Japan-based, Singapore-founded end-to-end commerce enablement company, has announced raising 4 billion yen ($29.4 million) in a Series D funding round that will fuel its expansion and future acquisitions. The funding round, which brings the company’s total funding to date to approximately $91.7 million, was backed by new investors, including JIC Venture Growth… Continue reading SG-founded commerce enablement firm AnyMind raises $29m in Series D fundingThe fresh investment brings its total funding to date to approximately $91….

@Nissan: 2022/07/19 New Nissan Kicks goes on sale in Japan Following a minor model change, t…000804

2022/07/19 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Following a minor model change, the new Nissan Kicks electrified SUV goes on sale July 19 across Japan. The vehicle launch marks another milestone in Nissan’s expansion of its electrified vehicle lineup. X FOUR Style Edition Since its arrival in the Japanese market in June 2020, the Kicks has offered a… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/07/19 New Nissan Kicks goes on sale in Japan Following a minor model change, t…000804

New Alpine A110 EV will be halo car for expanded line-up

The next-generation Alpine A110 will continue to play a crucial role in the French performance brand’s lineup, with the French car maker readying an electric variant. The fan-favourite two-seat coupé – which received a minor update earlier this year – will make the switch to an electric powertrain for its third generation, lining it up… Continue reading New Alpine A110 EV will be halo car for expanded line-up

Renault Master E-Tech electric van gets larger battery for 2022

Renault’s largest electric van, the Master E-Tech, has been updated for 2022. The French firm says the latest version will be available to order from August, with first deliveries expected in September.  Following the mid-size Kangoo E-Tech 2022 update comes revisions to the Master E-Tech. Renault’s large panel van competes with the Ford E-Transit, Citroen… Continue reading Renault Master E-Tech electric van gets larger battery for 2022

2022 Renault Kangoo and electric Kangoo E-Tech pricing revealed

Renault’s electrified line-up has gained another vehicle in the form of the new Kangoo E-Tech. The French firm has announced pricing and specifications for both the internal-combustion engined Kangoo and the pure-electric Kangoo E-Tech, with orders open now and first deliveries expected by October.  The new Kangoo E-Tech shares the same underpinnings as the latest Mercedes Citan… Continue reading 2022 Renault Kangoo and electric Kangoo E-Tech pricing revealed

Chorley Group acquires Vantage Citroen in Blackpool

Chorley Group has acquired Vantage Citroen in Blackpool. Blackpool Citroen will form part of Chorley Group’s current Blackpool set-up offering, Kia, Nissan and Hyundai. Adam Turner, managing director at Chorley Group, said: “We are really excited to welcome Blackpool Citroen to the Chorley Group family and see it as a great addition to our group.”… Continue reading Chorley Group acquires Vantage Citroen in Blackpool

Opinion: Renault Megane’s exit is a true watershed moment

If cars like the Ford Focus and Renault Mégane can be ditched, stalwarts of the streetscape for 26 and 27 years respectively, then we’re definitely entering a wholly different automotive industry.  Funnily enough, I was only thinking this morning about how many of the cars we all grew up with will no longer be around by the time the… Continue reading Opinion: Renault Megane’s exit is a true watershed moment