Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:57:46 GMT /Article/Dominance_of_electrics_sparks_car_talk_Renault_has_4_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5738 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:54:35 GMT -- France's Renault SA stole the spotlight at the Frankfurt Motor Show, unveiling four electric cars and pledging to bring them to market at affordable prices within three years. Most automakers displayed concept or production vehicles demonstrating advances in electric car technology, which has emerged as a dominant theme of the show. Volkswagen revealed an e-Up electric show car along with new sporty cars loaded with horsepower, and PSA Peugeot Citroen showed an electric car based on Mitsubishi Motors... c4a2aaf6382d04324d9930fc54f0cabb /Article/Renault_Presents_Kangoo_BeBop_Z_E_Electric_Vehicle/5517 Mon, 25 May 2009 05:23:19 GMT Following the example of other manufacturers, Renault created an all-electric auto. Kangoo BeBop Z.E. runs on lithium-ion batteries which have brake-energy recovery system. Its motor outputs 60 horsepower. Z.E. concept debuted at the 2008 Paris Auto Show. The E.V. is a combination of Kangoo BeBop production and the new concept: the auto has the LED front and rear lights like the vehicle presented at the show, besides, Kangoo model has an improved aerodynamics, 18-inch wheels and the body is set 0.8... 3cc69ffcf6ad9106c62ab981ce200b59 /Article/Renault_Z_E/5150 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:48:27 GMT 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... d228ed5ceb662757c7e19763574a6343 /Article/2008_Renault_Koleos_takes_the_�_4�_4_of_the_Year�_award/4751 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:23:44 GMT 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... fe61d4e77e54653b0d4464abe1b42ce5 /Article/Luxe_Redux_Renault_gives_Clio_RS_the_premium_touch_again/3940 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:19:11 GMT Renault makes a hot hatch for every taste. Some burn gas, some burn diesel. Some are track-biased, some are great for hauling around the family. Some are flyweights, and some are luxurious. The latest version is the latter, upgrading the Clio Renaulsport 197 with a host of luxury amenities for those who want it all. Called the Lux, the new package is being offered to British customers from the beginning of the new year, packed with £2,000 of equipement for only £1,000 over the standard... 097554cb6d65ed2444cedecbb9627dca /Article/Renault_planning_three_new_electric_vehicles_until_2012/3662 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:48:16 GMT 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... 6ed656137f17ff21cf5e84767d96671f /Article/2008_London_Auto_Show_Renault_M�_gane_R26_R/3463 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:30:00 GMT 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... 301042626044c4da2fbb5f560a8a9d9d /Article/Renault_Megane_Coupe_Concept_2008/3275 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 05:33:19 GMT 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... 679ecd059e2b1f6808aec59141ee932a /Article/Renault_Koleos/3236 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:13:55 GMT 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... 3282e36eb347ca3706c65eef8fe0a370 /Article/Race_ready_Renault_Megane_R26_R_revealed_early/3080 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:27:31 GMT 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... f93fb3b060c74687c64bfae0ef154c16 /Article/Leaked_Renault_Laguna_Coupe_breaks_cover/2810 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:23 GMT 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... a6f00cfb8cc9bdd07dc6a5208fb88bf4 /Article/Officially_Official_Renault_unveils_Laguna_Coupe_in_Cannes/2784 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:15 GMT Click on the Laguna coupe for a high res galleryWith the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival both taking place this weekend on the shores of the Mediterranean, Renault chose the latter as the backdrop for its latest model unveiling. The new Laguna Coupe is getting a preview amongst the stars of Cannes with a stylish new look that gets away from some of the downright bizarre hindquarters of some recent Renaults. Along with the midsized coupe, the French automaker is revealing a pair of new V6... 072e80406133962490cf73641e128e81 /Article/Update_Renault_Laguna_Coupe_officially_revealed/2746 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:02 GMT 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... 6ea4a89de27b9b79c39e69392d3ebaee /Article/Renault_releases_Megane_RS_Ultima_Edition/2678 Tue, 20 May 2008 06:35:37 GMT Renault’s Megane line has been widely credited as a solid buy, and a few of its special editions have been quite highly regarded, even among the hard-to-please European hot-hatch crowd. The latest - and possible last - update to the hottest of Megane’s RenaultSport variants, the Ultima Edition, brings serious performance to the table while remaining a practical daily driver. Though the first Megane RenaultSport RS edition suffered a somewhat mixed reception by the press in 2004, several... a109c72b0b710dd0d06e67b084bcad8d /Article/Renault_Laguna_Sport_Tourer/2000 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:43:49 GMT 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... f745628e63a0df1caa7ba03316516a47 /Article/Renault_planning_to_expand_4WS_lineup/1566 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:43:29 GMT Four-wheel-steering 4WS is one of those technologies that never really made it past the 1980s in great success. It featured on a string of high-performance Nissan models through the ‘90s but the extra cost and the weight disadvantage of the system won it few fans considering its only real benefit was a slight reduction in understeer. Renault, however, never gave up on the idea and recently launched its new Laguna GT pictured with a new advanced 4WS system. Renault’s new design uses a computer to... 82f311f93b32122acdac6ef3884d7e2c /Article/Renault_Megane_by_Fernando_Alonso/1024 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:48 GMT Fernando Alonso is back at Renault, once again racing for Renault F1 Team. With its “We all feel something special when we buy a new car” baseline, the new international ad campaign has a mischievous, easy-going feel, underlined by the use of the song “Cheek to Cheek”, by Fred Astaire for the TV commercial. [source] 062f26e6fe7045c71dc5c801f12e8ec2 /Article/Renault_to_expand_electric_car_project_to_Denmark/316 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:33:56 GMT France's Renault SA will supply electric cars for a project in Denmark that aims to set up the conditions to encourage widespread marketing of the clean vehicles. Renault's announcement today follows the Renault-Nissan alliance's decision earlier this year to participate in a similar project in Israel with Project Better Place, a firm dedicated to installing the infrastructure to support electric cars. The projects highlight a renewed interest in electric cars. Although electric car technology is not... 6467c6f4b314e2f0bae99665994346b6 /Article/Grand_Prix_Renault_F1_opens_internship_program/114 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:54:41 GMT Click the image above to view in high resolutionIf you're a recently graduated or soon to graduate student in a technical or scientific field, listen up, because this could very well be the internship that could jump-start your career. Every year for the past five, the Renault F1 team has picked the top entry in a contest for a six-month internship. The competition is run by the Altran Engineering Academy, the technological manpower agency that consults for the team. Entries are accepted in eight... 02379f50229bf6868a9c5475510d5caf