While other manufacturers have used the Hybrid and plug-in hybrid paths to full electric mobility, Renault took a different route 10-years ago, writes David Miles. Their first all-electric model, the Twizy, was an oddball tandem two seater city car and on the electrification path followed the compact hatchback Renault Zoe - the best selling electric car in the EU. Renault say they are … [Read more...]
Nissan Sunderland future revealed by June
The future of Nissan Sunderland is expected to be outlined at the end of May. The UK plant builds cars for the UK and Europe and the Japanese car maker is preparing a new global production plan which will see a 20% reduction in capacity and that is expected to see it concentrate on the Far East and USA. There was a report this week that it is about to announce the closure of its pickup and ev … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Captur GT TCe90
It’s always interesting to study numbers and in the case of the Renault Captur it adds up very well. Over the last few years it has become the best selling urban crossover model or compact suv with 1.5 million sold in 90 countries around the world. That’s impressive. In the UK it’s not been seen as the leader in its field but those who have bought them will know it’s a very good … [Read more...]
Captur wants to wrap up 67-plate sales
Facelifted front and back with enhancements to give a more premium feel to the interior will take Renault Captur into the 67-plate registrations with renewed opportunities. The SUV is the best selling Renault in the UK and accounted for 30% of registrations for the brand with 25,841 finding buyers last year. Sales are split roughly 50:50 between private and fleet and there is a … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Kia has refreshed and upgraded its 'little titans', the Picanto and Rio, with simplified model structures, extra equipment and new trim grades on its 5-door models. There are now three trim grades in the 5-door Picanto line-up – ‘1 Air’, ‘SE’ and ‘Sport’. ‘SE’ replaces the former ‘SR7’ and ‘2’ grades, with ‘Sport’ taking the place of the ‘3’ and ‘4’ grade. The entry-level ‘1’ model has been … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Captur 110dci
Whether or not Britain stays within the European family one thing is certain, the Renault Captur sits at the head of the table when it comes to the modern Crossovers. It comes in four trim levels and two petrol or two diesel engines but a single five-door body style which has made it the best selling compact crossover in Europe since it was launched in 2013. In the UK, the most popular of … [Read more...]