Update: Renault Laguna Coupe officially revealed
Update: A leak early this morning let the proverbial cat out of the bag, but the official release brings with it high-resolution photos and precise details on the upcoming coupe’s technical details. The car will be shown in more detail this October in Paris, but the initial information gives us a clear view of what Renault’s new car is all about. A brand new V6 dCi clean diesel engine rated at 235hp 173kW and a 3.5L petrol unit good for 240hp 175kW are the two new V6 offerings for the Laguna...

Renault Laguna Sport Tourer
Stylish estate version joins the latest Laguna line-up. The Honda Accord isn’t the only model on a mission to prove its credentials in the family car market. Even though Renault’s latest Laguna has been around since last year, the flagship GT arrives in May.It debuts the firm’s Active Drive set-up, which uses clever electronics to help steer the rear wheels. We’ve been impressed with the five-door petrol, so how does it rate in practical diesel Sport Tourer guise?As with the...

Renault Megane Coupe Concept 2008
The Mégane Coupe Concept previews the production two-door that's due in 2009, with a few extra twists thrown in just for fun. Its fluid shape, which points to the future direction of Renault design, is accented by a quirky set of gullwing-type doors. "This showcar emphatically showcases the evolution at Renault Design. Its squatter proportions and powerful, energetic styling talk directly to the driver's senses; they say 'driving pleasure.' The spectacular, unprecedented door-opening...

Renault Koleos
The 4x4 Koleos, which will square off against such popular compacts as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, is a collaborative effort of the Renault-Nissan-Samsung global alliance and the third of the triplets to be unveiled. The vehicle was designed in France by Renault, engineered and developed in Japan by Nissan and built in Korea by Samsung. At the moment, there are no plans to market a version in North America, where Nissan is represented in the segment by the new Rogue. The Koleos, the QM5, the...

Leaked: Renault Laguna Coupe breaks cover
Although the French manufacturer announced the official unveiling of the Renault Laguna Coupe at Cannes, few pictures with the new vehicle appeared on the internet thatnk to km77.com website. As you can see the car reveals the new design lines of the French manufacturer and features the latest technology such as hidden door handles, LED headlamps and bi-xenon headlights. Under the hood the car is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 engine capable to develop 235 hp as well as a 2.0 liter petrol engine delivering...

Race-ready Renault Megane R26 R revealed early
Click above for gallery of the R26 R Even though the official launch of the hot Renault R26 R isn't scheduled until the London Motor Show at the end of July, a couple pics of the race-ready hatch have been leaked. Powered by the same 169kW 225 hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as its sibling, the R26 Megane, the R26 R differs with a serious performance edge. The interior features a roll cage and carbon-fiber seats -- best to match the new carbon-fiber hood. The dual exhaust is upgraded to...

2008 London Auto Show: Renault Mégane R26.R
Renault is preparing a big presentation for the Paris Auto Show and the show in London is chosen as one more advertising place for new Mégane R26.R. This new model is a good representation of the high sport technologies the French auto maker has. Many parts of the new auto like engine, gearbox and LSD come from Mégane F1 Team R26. In addition to this the new Renault receives unique suspension and carbon-fiber hood which reduces weight of the vehicle. You can see at the picture, Mégane R26 really...

Renault planning three new electric vehicles until 2012
Renault has started putting into plan a series of electric cars which will consist of a bespoke small vehicle that’s larger than a Twingo, a battery powered version of the Kangoo and a Megane-based saloon.The small car will have five seats seat, with a distinctive design that won’t be available in any other cars. Renault is dedicated to create an electric car that is totally new, and will provide the car what it describes as an ‘emotional design.’ That means a compact urban car with elegance and...

Renault Z.E.
Renault ZE concept car has been showcased at the Paris Auto Show. Renault ZE is an all-electric concept car that’s based on the Renault Kangoo be bop. Renault ZE concept’s design is focused on minimizing energy consumption while providing all the comfort features. Renault ZE is powered by an electric motor the develops 70kW and 226Nm Nm of torque that uses the energy stored in lithium-ion batteries. Renault ZE’s transmission is using direct with front/rear reducer and inverter. Renault...

2008 Renault Koleos takes the “4×4 of the Year” award
Demonstrating that its initial compact 4×4 does not only have style by also substance, the recently inaugurated Renault Koleos has garnered a number of titles at Planet 4×4 publication’s 2008 awards, as well as the ‘4×4 of the Year’ award.Driving off tough rivals from 47 hardy contenders, as well as long-time favorites like the Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover, the French brand’s initial incursion into the 4×4 arena succeeded at the onset over the Honda CR-V, recently-inaugurated Ford...