Honda has unveiled a Black Edition of the Civic Type R. Commemorating the last of the current Civic Type R to come off the production line, this version is limited to the last 100 cars to come off the production line and Honda is expecting the version to become a true collector’s item at £32,300. Renault has strengthened its best-selling Clio line-up … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 January
Despite all its diesel issues and bad publicity, Volkswagen ended 2016 as the world’s best selling group. It knocked Toyota from top spot and the merged Renault-Nissan company was third with Hyundai in fourth place, GM beat Ford followed by Honda and Fiat Chrysler and top marques were completed by PSA Peugeot Citroen and Suzuki. A South Korean court … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 December
The proposed joint venture EV platform underpinning next generation Nissan LEAF and Renault Zoe models will be used by Mitsubishi as well, says Japanese media. Mitsubishi was recently acquired by Nissan after it got into financial difficulties and has its own EV platform in the Outlander, so the future models to carry its tri-diamond badge are … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Renault Megane Sport Tourer
The eagerly awaited estate version of the Renault Megane brings additional room and practicality to the range. Mechanically the same as the immensely popular Megane Hatchback, the Sport Tourer offers a basic boot space with a low load floor of 521 litres. Folding away the off-set split rear three seats gradually increases this to 1,504 … [Read more...]
Fourth generation Renault MPV is growing up
The fourth generation Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic family cars are now on sale. The Scénic and Grand Scénic are each offered in four trim levels that owners of other Renault vehicles will be accustomed to – Expression+, Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav. There are over 40 versions in the two bodystyles. It sets new safety standards as … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 November
Renault has announced pricing and UK specification for the new Twingo GT, the sporty version of the innovative city car that was unveiled at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. In showrooms from 1 December, the Twingo GT is priced at £13,755 on-the-road. A revised version of the Dynamique S launches alongside the GT, priced from £12,205 … [Read more...]
Welsh parts supplier is sold to US investment firm
West Wales car parts maker Calsonic Kansei has been bought out. The subsidiary of Nissan has been acquired by US firm of KKR & Co. in a deal said to be worth about £3.61 Billion. It beat out rival private equity firms Bain Capital and MBK Partners, which, according to Thomson Reuters LPC, had bid to buy Nissan's stake. Japan's second-biggest … [Read more...]
Renault show Megane ST & Skoda plan hybrid
The All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer is arriving in the UK this December. Based on the fourth generation Mégane that launched in the UK earlier this year, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer with 521 litres bootspace is available to order from 1 December, priced from £18,550 on-the-road. Displaying Renault’s sensual design language, the All-New Mégane … [Read more...]
French probe Renault over emissions
Renault now faces a criminal investigation over its diesel emissions. The French government said that the country’s consumer fraud watchdog had sent prosecutors the findings of its independent inquiry into possible emissions test manipulation by Renault. The law in France means there has to now be a preliminary review of the issues before a formal … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 October
Transport bodies are warning of HM Customs and Border Force chaos if France insists on ending the mutual agreement to check identities and vehicles at Calais. The French are suggesting after the Jungle Camp is moved this week and inhabitants relocated through France that it might review the agreement on French officers working in Dover and English … [Read more...]
