The Renault-Nissan alliance which has acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi is on target to become the world’s biggest manufacturer. Even before it took Mitsubishi under its wing, the Franco-Japanese company thought it would be in the world’s top three by 2018, with VW and Toyota vying for the top spot. But the Mitsubishi deal has moved them ahead in production and JATO Dynamics says it … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav
Consistently one of the best sellers in the Renault range and frequently refreshed, the Clio hatchback can hold its own against rivals and is positively ahead of many with its refinement, says Robin Roberts. It slots very well into the family sector in terms of size and design, its powertrains cover the most popular choices and it’s very well priced. The current Clio IV range runs … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 June
Families across Wales are being encouraged to take part in Sustrans’ Bike to School Week 5-9 June and discover the benefits of cycling, scooting and walking. Bike to School Week is an opportunity for children and parents to kick-start active travel habits and switch to cycling, scooting or walking for the school journey. When it comes to the UK’s five most popular used car makes, a high … [Read more...]
Trade-lines 10 May
Renault-Nissan has jumped to third in the world car rankings sale helped by its Mitsubishi acquisition, says Focus2move. In Q1 2017, Toyota narrowly outsold Volkswagen but the French-Japanese alliance grew an impressive 11.5% to overtake GM, with Hyundai-Kia fifth and Ford in 6th place, ahead of Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Suzuki and PSA. Higher sales and cost savings from the Renault-Nissan … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Renault Grand Scenic
Sales of MPV ‘people carriers’ have in recent years dropped in popularity due to the public’s switch to the now more desirable but less practical people carrying SUVs and Crossover type vehicles, says David Miles. MPV sales dropped a further 4.3% in the UK last year and 3.1% in Europe. But the industry has responded by making the latest generation MPVs more stylish than just being a boxy family … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 March
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev have agreed to jointly explore development of mobility services with fleets of electric driverless vehicles for public and on-demand transportation. The companies will collaborate to develop a comprehensive, modular transportation system to enable clients to book rides, and mobility operators to monitor and operate self-driving car fleets. As part of its … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 February
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ is now available to order, with prices starting from £78,935. The E 63 S 4MATIC+ costs £88,295, while the E 63 S 4MATIC+ Edition 1 is available for £106,585 and first deliveries are in June. McLaren Automotive will create more than 200 jobs in Britain. It will bring production of its carbon-fibre chassis from Austria to Sheffield, with full production due to … [Read more...]
Sporting lines 2 February
BP and Castrol will support the Renault F1 team this season. BP has been involved in a wide range of motorsports in the past and was last officially sponsoring the F1 Leyton House team in 1991. … [Read more...]
Ford Mustang bucks safety trend with just 2*
The Ford Mustang has bucked the improving trend and is the least safe new car launched by a major brand in the last eight years, say testers. What is more, buyers should be troubled by Ford’s attitude towards safety in general as it decided to remove protection equipment fitted to versions sold in America, where there are tougher consumer protection laws and higher penalties for failures, says … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Mégane Dynamique S Nav 110
A staple of the Renault range since 1995, the Mégane is now on its fourth course of evolution, and it’s the best, writes Robin Roberts. Styling is fresh and different both inside and out and it delivers a lot of comfort for five with a reasonable bootspace to carry the family’s weekend shopping or breakaway bags. In common with other Renault models and the industry in general, the latest … [Read more...]