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F1: Hungarian Grand Prix Results

It seems like someone was bound to get a present this Sunday at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. But it wasn’t meant to be Fernando Alonso, who yesterday turned 30 and also raced for the 30th time with Ferrari. Read more »

First Official Photo of 2012 Renault Twingo Facelift

Renault has given the smallest model in its range, the Twingo minicar, a mid-life facelift to keep it alive and fresh until its replacement, which will be based on a brand-new rear-wheel drive platform shared with Smart's future four-seater model, arrives in the market.

The French car firm released a single photo of the faclifted Twingo that is scheduled to make its first public appearance at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show in September.

F1: 2011 German GP Race Results

Last Sunday, after the finish of the German Grand Prix there was a McLaren, a Ferrari and a Red Bull on the podium. No surprise there. So what else is new? Red Bull and McLaren obviously have the best cars from the start of the season, winning all the races except the previous one. Especially Sebastian Vettel has such a big points lead, that he looks to have this year’s driver’s title in his pocket even with half the season remaining. Read more »

2012 Renault Duster Concept and Engine

New 2012 Renault Duster is an antidote to that idea. With a length of 4.31 metres and a width of 1.82 metres, Renault Duster is very compact. Its Megane-size proportions ensure that it is as at home in built-up areas as it is off the beaten track. Renault Duster was designed to cope with all types of road and track, all over the world. In order to meet these wide-ranging needs, Renault Duster will be available in both 4x4 and 4x2 form. The strengthened underside of Renault Duster is suitable for loose-surfaces and all-terrain use thanks to: high ground clearance of 210mm, short overhangs (822mm at the front, 820mm at the rear) and big clearance angles.

2012 Renault Duster

Renault Duster's occupants will appreciate the high standard of travelling comfort it provides, whatever the type of road or terrain, thanks to its high ride-height (205mm in 4x2 version and 210mm in 4x4 version) and specific work on its suspension (damper travel, springs and calibration). Comfort is further enhanced by Duster's long wheelbase (2.67m) and big 16-inch wheels. Renault Duster can be ordered with a 1.6 16V 105 petrol engine or a dCi 85 diesel engines, both of which have already showcased their qualities under the bonnet of numerous other Renault models. The combined cycle fuel consumption of the 4x2 and 4x4 versions of Renault Duster dCi 85 is just 5.1 and 5.3 litres/100km respectively. The combines cycle fuel consumption of the 4x2 and 4x4 versions of Renault Duster 1.6 16V 105 is 7.5 and 7.9 litres/100km respectively.

2012 Renault Duster

2012 Renault Duster Interior

Renault Duster benefits from Renault’s acclaimed expertise in the area of safety. On the active safety front, Renault Duster features, depending on versions, Bosch 8.1 ABS, as well as EBV electronic brakeforce distribution and EBA emergency brake assist. On the passive safety front, Renault Duster is fitted, as standard, with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point seat belts with load limiters for the front seats, to which pyrotechnic pretensioners can be added. Depending on the version, two lateral head/thorax airbags are fitted in addition to the driver and passenger front airbags.

2012 Renault Frendzy New Concept

Renault’s latest concept car has a dual personality. These days, professional and personal lives are so intricately interwoven that drivers find themselves permanently channel-hopping between one world and the other. The role of Renault Frendzy is to be a partner that takes the strain out of this lifestyle. On the passenger’s side, there’s no glazing and no centre pillar, just one conventional door and one sliding side door which incorporates a 37-inch widescreen display. This is the world of work. The driver’s side, complete with side windows, still no centre pillar, but with centre opening doors represents the world of the family.

New 2012 Renault Frendzy is a vehicle that adapts to the requirements of the business user, with a large external screen that can display useful messages or information (such as “making deliveries” or “back in five minutes”, the battery-charging method or the remaining charge) or advertising messages, either whilst parked or on the move. Come the weekend, the vehicle transforms itself into a family vehicle, with a comfortable passenger seat and, in the rear, a big bench seat. Depending on their mood of the moment, children can watch a film or play games on the touch-sensitive pad which slides out from the back of the driver’s seat. They can even draw on a special slate integrated into the sliding door.

2012 Renault Frendzy

The driver’s side cockpit is designed along the theme of a futuristic ‘work bench’ featuring a structure which appears to be made from molten metal. Green light emanating from the dashboard brings this smooth and organic architecture to life. These lights signify the ‘work’ mode and tie in with the colour displayed on the exterior of the vehicle. Dominant throughout is the sense that the interior forms a cosy cabin which echoes the simple yet practical world of camping, and this is further reflected by extensive use of wood. Indeed, as much a symbol of warmth as it is of strength and timelessness, wood forms a link between the two modes. The leather latticework seats and removable accessories also refer to the camping metaphor.

2012 Renault Frendzy

The chief new feature of Frendzy as an electric vehicle is the extensive work that has gone into the sounds it produces. This work was carried out in conjunction with IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique / Musique). Electric vehicles are silent, so one of the big challenges facing Renault is customizing the sound they produce for safety reasons, notably at slow speeds.

2012 Renault Frendzy Interior

2012 Renault Frendzy Dasboard

Through accident analysis, Renault Frendzy has developed extensive knowledge on accident mechanisms. We can assess the efficiency (lives saved and injuries avoided) of each safety system and rank the systems to be fitted on our vehicles to optimize their real safety. One of the first accident studies was made on the Dauphine! Since then, safety has always fuelled our technical thinking and we have never stopped innovating. Seatbelt load limiters and anti-submarining systems are Renault inventions.

SCOOP: 2012 Renault Scenic Compact MPV getting Ready for its First Facelift

One of Europe’s most popular people carriers, the Renault Scenic, is about to receive its first cosmetic refresh to stay ahead of the fierce competition in the compact segment.

The current, third generation of Renault’s minivan was launched onto the European market in 2009 and is available as the five-seat Scenic and the longer 7-seat Grand Scenic. Though we can’t be 100 percent sure, the prototype caught by our spy photographers appears to be the shorter Scenic model.

How Shocking: Electrical Issues Plague Modern Cars

With modern cars fitted with more and more electronic equipment, it is logical that electrical problems are popping up much more frequently than in past years. According to a Warranty Direct survey in the UK, electrical faults account for 27% of all car malfunctions every year.

That’s a 17% rise over just five years ago, with more than four out of 10 cars each year facing breakdowns due to electrical problems that are mostly rather complex, and expensive to fix.

Renault UK Launches Gordini Versions of Wind Roadster, Slashes Prices of Base Models

The UK market is welcoming the launch of the third Gordini-badged model after the respective versions of the Twingo RS and Clio RS, this time in Wind roadster guise, with buyers having a choice of two engines, the 1.2-liter TCE 100HP and the 1.6-liter 133HP.

In addition to the Wind Gordini models, the French firm also slashed the list price of the Dynamique and GT Line trim levels by up to £2,215, with prices now starting at £12,995, instead of £15,205.

2011 British GP: Red Bull’s Reign Disrupted

None of the usual suspects – aka the drivers of Red Bull or McLaren- occupied the top spot on the podium of the British Grand Prix that took place on Sunday at Silverstone. Instead, the winner was Fernando Alonso, who managed his first win of the season, and 27th overall in his career, making the best both of Ferrari’s obvious progress and the catastrophic pit stop of early leader Sebastian Vettel. Read more »

British GP: Red Bull Takes the Front Row in Qualifying with Webber in Pole Position

The unpredictable weather conditions made the qualifying of the British Grand Prix something of a gamble, and the teams weather forecasts were expecting rain during the final session. So everyone made sure that they got out quickly in order to set a fast time before it started to rain again. Read more »

British GP Practice: Massa Shines in the Rain

Ferrari’s Felipe Massa set the quickest time in Friday’s afternoon practice session of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend at Silverstone. Just minutes before the beginning of the session, heavy rain started to fall, with all cars staying in the pits for half an hour because of the condition of the track. Read more »

2011 Frankfurt Show Preview: Renault Reimagines Kangoo with Frendzy Concept

After the sporty DeZir rear-wheel drive coupe, the funky Captur three-door crossover and more recently, the practical R-Space minivan, Renault is ready to share its latest concept model with the Frendzy, which was unveiled today ahead of its world premiere at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show later this fall.

The Frendzy is a fresh take on the small van segment where Renault is currently represented by the Kangoo series that is available in both leisure and commercial versions.

SCOOP: Renault Preparing Low-Cost Dacia 7-Seat Minivan

It turns out that the rumors surrounding Renault’s plans to expand the range of its budget brand Dacia with a 7-seat MPV that we told you about earlier this year were true. Our man with the long lens caught a prototype of the Dacia MPV codenamed J92 in heavy camouflage while on test on European roads.

The compact minivan, which some say may carry the Popster nameplate, is believed to ride on an extended version of the Logan’s platform architecture measuring around 4.5-meters in length with power coming from Dacia’s existing range of Renault-sourced gasoline and turbo diesel engines.

Williams and Renault Reunite in Formula 1

A legendary alliance is reforming in Formula 1: Williams and Renault Sport have decided to cooperate once again for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, when the rules stipulate V8 engines, and an option to continue in 2014 when the new turbocharged V6s are introduced. Read more »

New Renault Twingo RS 133 and Clio RS 200 Silverstone GP Limited Editions

British consumers will have one more choice when it comes to Renault’s Twingo Renaultsport 133 and the Clio Renaultsport 200 hot hatches as the French firm has added yet another trim level to their range in the form of the ‘Silverstone GP’ limited editions.

Named after the country’s most famous motor racing circuit and home of the British Grand Prix, both models were specifically created for the UK market, with only 50 of each offered for sale from July 1.

2012 Renault Koleos Facelift Inspires Gordini Rendering

Even though Renault’s revival of the Gordini badge has left a bitter taste to fans of the famous nameplate, the French carmaker’s decision to use the brand for upscale versions of its vehicles has proved to be successful with almost two-thirds of Twingo Renaultsport models sold in Europe and one third, in the case of Clio Renaultsport being Gordinis.

Recently, Renault also applied the Gordini treatment, which consists of bespoke styling cues and equipment upgrades, to a non-RenaultSport model, the Wind Roadster. This move inspired Carscoop reader reader L il-k Amaru to render a Gordini version of Renault’s most recent new model, the redesigned Koleos SUV.

Renault Fluence Z.E. Priced £17,850 OTR after £5,000 Plug-In Car Grant in the UK

Following the announcements on UK pricing for the Kangoo Van Z.E. and Twizy, Renault today confirmed prices for its third pure-electric model, the Fluence Z.E. ahead of its launch in the market in 2012.

The four-door, five seat Fluence Z.E. saloon will carry an on-the-road price of £22,850, which drops to £17,850 (US$28,500) after the £5,000 UK Plug-In Car Grant has been deducted.

2011 Renault DeZir Hot Electric Concept Car

The New 2011 Renault DeZir a new and Hot Electric Concept Car that can be at the same time a spectacular performance and stylish vehicle and a green and clean vehicle with zero emissions. Renault is going to teach us at the 2011 Paris Auto Show a new way of looking for all electric vehicles. With this kind of concepts we can believe that in a near future we'll have amazing electric vehicles with acceptable speed limits and miles range.

2011 Renault DeZir

Renault is going to show at the 2011 Paris Auto Show one of its most spectacular electrical concepts. The
DeZir Electric Concept is one of the various concepts thar Renault can use to expand their Z.E.( Zero
Emission) group in the future equipped with the same synchronous electric motor as others Z.E Renault vehicles but this one has been upgraded to 150 hp (110 kW) to help this amazing all electric vehicle to reach 60 mph in a few 5 seconds.

2011 Renault DeZir

To feed this engine the 2011 Renault DeZir has behind the driver seat a 24 kWh lithium-battery using its electric plug-in system, either from a conventional household plug taking around 8 hours to accomplish a complete charge, or by a fast charge using 400 volt and charging the batteriy to 80% of its capacity in around 20 minutes. Other option and much more faster option to charge the 2011 Renault DeZir is by its Quick Drop capability where the vehicle is driven into a battery exchange facility where the used batteries are swapped for fresh ones in about three minutes. Fresh news, tips, and interesting articles on green and clean vehicles such as bikes, and electric or hybrid cars and motorbikes and also on the remaining green world.

2011 Renault DeZir

2011-2012 Renault R-Space Exotic Stylish Cocept

The 2011 Renault R-Space is 4.25 meters long and features a prominent grille, a panoramic windscreen and "suicide" rear doors that are already a mark for Renault’s latest concepts. The concept is powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder, 110 hp, 900cc petrol engine mated to an Efficient Dual Clutch transmission (EDC). Engine produces 110 hp and 160 Nm of torque (118 lb-ft), previews the new range of modular TCe engines, called Energy TCe, that Renault will launch in 2012. The R-Space has an average fuel consumption of just 3.7 liters/100 km (63.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 95 g/km, thanks to the fitting of an intelligent DRIVINGECO² system, which automatically adapts engine response in relation to the various parameters influencing energy consumption. The top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 11 seconds.

2011-2012 Renault R-Space

The New 2011 Renault R-Space is powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder, 110 hp, 900cc petrol engine mated to an Efficient Dual Clutch transmission (EDC). This engine previews the new range of modular TCe engines, 'Energy TCe', that Renault will begin launching next year. The body design uses strong forms inspired by the human body. "With R-Space, it was the pent-up energy in tensed muscles that inspired me," reveals Fabrice Pouille, exterior designer. "I wanted to make people feel the urge to caress the body, to make it sensuous - despite the fact that this is an MPV aimed at families."

2011-2012 Renault R-Space

The new 2011 R-Space concept is distinguished by a dynamic profile, large windscreen and panoramic roof. According to Renault the R-Space’s design language has been inspired by the human body. "With R-Space, it was the pent-up energy in tensed muscles that inspired me," reveals Fabrice Pouille, exterior designer. "I wanted to make people feel the urge to caress the body, to make it sensuous - despite the fact that this is an MPV aimed at families." Up front Renault has placed a large, vertically-oriented Renault grille, while the body panels are shaped as sculptured volumes. The concept also gets a panoramic windscreen, 21-inch alloy wheels, "suicide" rear doors, and LED lighting units.

2011-2012 Renault R-Space

The 2011 Renault R-Space concept seats and dashboard are inspired by the DeZir concept, while the rear has been specially designed for the children. There is a play space, flexible and infinitely versatile, and formed from a simple and universal shape - the cube. Interior designer Alexandre Gommier explains: "To reinterpret this idea in a modern context, we provided a strong visual and functional contrast between the driver environment, where the focus is on driving pleasure, and a surprising and highly-original rear section conceived as a play space for children.

2011-2012 Renault R-Space Dasboard

In European model and market also has the Opel Meriva, a model offered with a wide range of power train options with outputs ranging from a very economical 75 HP up to 140 HP. Renault said nothing about a production version, but if put into production the R-Space will have serious competitors on the market. At the same show Ford has brought the B-Max, a concept powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost petrol engine equipped with the Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that will go into production by 2012.

2011 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet High Performance

The dynamic and refined style of the 2011 Renault Mégane exterior lines extend to its interior. This is a true sporting sedan with the added benefit of generous space and comfort in the rear thanks to the extended wheelbase. The climate control ensures that the interior temperature is always exactly how you like it, while advanced soundproofing makes the cabin one of the quietest in its class.

When it comes to engines and transmissions the 2011 Renault Mégane Coupe offers a range of solutions. The familiarity of petrol or the innovation of diesel? Aa sporty 6-speed manual transmission or optional silky smooth automatic transmission? The choice is yours. 2.0 16V petrol engine with a torque of 191Nnm at 3,750 rpm and a generous 98kWw at 5500 rpm of power thanks to the variable intake control, the 2.0 litre 16 valve petrol engine offers high levels of performance and driving pleasure. 1.9 dci renault diesel tecnology The new turbo-charged 1.9 litre dci engine captures the Renault driving experience. Powerful, yet smooth, quiet and remarkably economical, while the low emissions also help to protect the environment. This engine produces up to 300Nm of torque, delivering exceptional flexibility and versatility.

2011 Renault Mégane

The 2011 Renault Mégane acts on 3 levels to provide an exceptional level of safety for the driver and passengers. Prevention: Ffeatures such as cruise control (with speed limiter), satellite audio controls, automatic headlights and rain sensors that automatically activate the windscreen wipers to allow the driver to concentrate on the road. correction: Mégane enhances driver control in hazardous situations with ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBbD) and Emergency Assist (EBA). The ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) with understeer control corrects your trajectory in the event of a loss of traction.

2011 Renault Mégane

The new 2011 Renault Megane in protection: Mégane protects each and every occupant thanks to the Rrenault SRP (System for Rrestraint and Pprotection) consisting of adaptive airbags, front seatbelts with dual pretensioners and rear seatbelts with pretensioner and load limiter. 2011 Mégane Coupe has been designed to the same stringent criteria as Mégane Hatch, the first model in its category to have been awarded a 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests and one of 8 vehicles in the global range. That’s real peace of mind.

Renault’s passion for performance, style and safety is what drives us to create unique automotive concepts,
ranging from practical and versatile people movers to high performance coupés and hot hatches. But there is
one thing that they all share in common, and that is the race-bred technology that makes every Renault a pleasure to drive and own.

2011 Renault Mégane

The new 2011 Renault Megane environmental policy is based on an understanding of the ecological challenges that our planet faces. This policy has three commitments; to be one of the world’s top three car makers for low level emissions of CO2. To offer a range of models powered by biofuels such as bioethenol and biodiesel and to develop a wide range of technologies. Renault underlines its commitment to protecting the environment and so offers a range of vehicles that are both economical and ecologically sound. Ecologically sound through a commitment to reducing the environmental impact for the entire lifespan of the car From the outset, each new project incorporates production processes, choice of materials, pollutant and CO2 emissions, fuel consumption and recycling.

2011 Renault Mégane Coupe Cabriolet Dasboard

Economical in terms of fuel consumption. Renault emphasises that the solution too many great ecological challenges lie in technological advancements that can be applied to the majority of vehicles whilst maintaining
attractive pricing. Recycling Renault strives to manufacture vehicles that are environmentally safer than ever before. Oone of Renault’s strengths is its capacity to integrate the environment into every stage of a vehicle project right from the design phase until the end of its life cycle. Eco-design of current vehicles enables 95% of their weight to have a second life. Iit also means that an increasing number of components are made of recycled plastics and renewable materials.

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