Renault Cars News
- Turkish Domestic Politics Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:30AMOne of the more interesting and significant recent developments regarding the Kurdish issue in Turkey has been the growing talk about increasing political autonomy for the predominantly-Kurdish southeast region.
- Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:56AMCar sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe
- WRAPUP 3-Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:05AM* China Aug car sales up 59.3 pct year-on-year
- NEC: Series Most summary Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:30PMLeader in the current Formula Renault 2.0 EUROCUP, Kevin Korjus, has won all during the Truck Prix of Most. An impressive result, because the twenty- six Formula Renaults were facing a real challenge with three races to complete under difficult weather conditions.
- GM Wants to Trademark 'Range Anxiety' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:17PMGeneral Motors provides a glimpse at how it might market the Chevrolet Volt against other EVs.
- Hockenheimring: Series preview Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:28PMHere we go! Eager to rejoin the battle, the drivers in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series head back to the circuits, starting with Hockenheim, as of the first weekend of September.
- Hamilton Wins Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, Takes Points Lead Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:47PMLewis Hamilton seized the lead at the start of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix and never relinquished it.
- Almighty Lewis! Hamilton's prayers are answered with Spa victory but it's hell for McLaren team-mate Jenson Button Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:07PMThe Lord apparently had a busy day. He orchestrated the sporadic rain that enlivened the Belgian Grand Prix. And he drew thanks from the victorious Lewis Hamilton.
- Post race press conference Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:04PMIt was a great weekend. Very, very tough race for me. I think same for everyone but praying just for a race that went smoothly. But with the tricky conditions when it started to rain, losing....
- Story of Spa: Team by team Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:45PMTeam by team analysis of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.
- Hamilton wins rainy Belgian GP to take championship lead Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:21PMSPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium — Lewis Hamilton won the start and then mainly stayed out of rain and collision trouble to win a turbulent Belgian Formula One Grand Prix for McLaren on Sunday.
- Hamilton Navigates a Chaotic Race Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:52PMIt was clear from the first lap that the Belgian Grand Prix through the rollercoaster circuit in the Ardennes Forest would be unpredictable to the end.
- Formula One: Hamilton seizes title lead from Webber Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:46PMMcLaren's Lewis Hamilton won a chaotic and thrilling Belgian GP to seize back the Formula One championship lead today
- Friday press conference Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:13PMQ: A question to you all. This time of the year some people tend to wind down on the development of the current car, perhaps work more on the 2011 car. Some people less so as they are still in the championship. Can I just hear what your team's concentration is on for the rest of the season?
- Welcome to Spa: Formula One's most feared track Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:52PMThere isn't a racing driver on the grid these days who doesn't love Spa-Francorchamps, the most challenging and majestic on the calendar.
- Alonso reigns in tricky Spa conditions Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:42PMFernando Alonso proved to be a man for all seasons after topping the timesheet in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix in both the wet and dry.
- Alonso tops first practice on wet track Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:25PMFERNANDO Alonso was fastest yesterday in a rain–soaked Belgian Grand Prix first practice session that offered teams little chance of exploiting pace.
- Abarth 500c Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:23PMPrice: £17,500 Top speed: 128 mph 0-62mph 8.1 seconds Consumption: 45.3 mpg CO2 emissions: 151g/km Best for: Fiat's bottom line Also worth considering? Mazda MX-5, Mini John Cooper Works Convertible, Renault Wind
- Renault pinning Spa hopes on F-duct Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:37AMTeam believes introduction of its F-duct is timely because it will play a key role at Spa.
- Russian, foreign automakers showcase achievements in Moscow Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:42AMStunningly beautiful girls overshadowed cars at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS), which opened Wednesday. During the show, which lasts until Sept. 5, nine global, seven European and 62 Russian models will be unveiled along with 20 concept cars.
- Reflections of Comrade Fidel: THE PRINCIPAL CHAPTER OF THE LATEST BOOK Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:56AMLa Demajagua Newspapers. After publishing the two Reflections about Daniel Estulin's book entitled "The True Story of the Bilderberg Club", the author sent a message requesting an interview with me.
- UK: Atech GP Silverstone summary Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:29PMAtech Grand Prix clinched second and third places in round 13 of the 2010 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship at Silverstone on Sunday and maintains its lead in the series.
- M&M's global plans gain speed with SsangYong MoU Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:33PMMahindra & Mahindra has signed a memorandum of understanding with SsangYong Motor Company to acquire a majority stake in the South Korean sports-utility vehicle maker. The company did not divulge the acquisition price and stake size.
- After Chinese Flop, Ssangyong's Indian Partner Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:19PMSAIC couldn't succeed at the South Korean automaker. Now Mahindra & Mahindra, the largest tractor maker in India, is trying
- Guy Parker: The avenger with truth on his side Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:15PMIn one of the biggest changes to the internet in recent years, companies' websites are to be checked for accuracy and decency for the first time. Until now, businesses online have been able to make false claims for cut-price holidays, computers and other goods and services on their own websites with little prospect of action by trading standards officers.
- Renault-Packed Colorado Warehouse May Turn Earth Into Hell Project Neutron Star [Project Car Hell Poster Child] Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:21PM# projectcarhellposterchild Some of you might have wondered where in hell Rocket Surgery Racing found the 1956 Renault 4CV that served as the basis of their Index of Effluency-winning LeMons car. In the conveniently-located Warehouse Of French Hell Project Doom, of course! More »
- 'UK's biggest' cannabis farm uncovered in Leeds Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:17AMA huge cannabis growing operation, believed to be Britain's biggest, has been uncovered in Leeds. (21/08/2010)
- Car Charging Group, Inc. Partners With Icon Parking in Manhattan to Offer Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:10PMMIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Car Charging Group, Inc. today announced it has entered into a pilot agreement with Icon Parking Systems, the premier provider of parking services in Manhattan, to provide electric vehicle charging stations at select trial locations helping to smooth the transition to EV by creating a useful charging network for Icon's customers.
- Walker promoted to head Renault dealer group Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:13AMRenault Retail Group has appointed Stuart Walker as its new managing director.
- Renault Retail Group Appoints Stuart Walker As UK Managing Director Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:33AMMAPLE CROSS, UNITED KINGDOM – Aug 19, 2010: Renault Retail Group UK has appointed Stuart Walker as its new Managing Director -following the recent promotion of Ian Plummer to the role of Renault UK Director, Commercial Operations.
- Win A Renault Wind Roadster With The 12 Second Strip Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:45AMMuggy summer weather getting too much for you? If the air con has packed up in your office, or you just can't face another sweaty journey crammed inside the bus or train, weighed down by your suit, shirt and tie, Renault might have the answer, and a water-tight excuse - strip off.
- SHOWSTOPPERS: Thousands flock to marvel at wonders on wheels at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:48AMUsually, cars shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance roll out of the truck gleaming and spotless. But not always. "Some are really dirty," said Joanna Leiech of Columbus, Ohio, in Pebble Beach for her second year as a detailer for Stables, a company that preps autos for shows. · View slideshow |
- Dealers eye higher car sales with major Ramadan offers Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:28AMDubai Ramadan is the best time of the year to buy a new car — at least from dealerships that offer their usual generous discounts during the fasting month.
- China's Appetite For Heavy-Duty Trucks Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:13AMA booming economy needs the right equipment to power it and transport its goods.
- Concours d'LeMons is the flipside of that other Concours Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 10:06PMTwenty miles inland from the Pebble Beach extravaganza, you'll find only clunkers and junkers competing for 'Worst in Show' at an exhibit of automotive lemons. When it comes to classic cars and the people who love them, the annual Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach draws la crème de la crème.
- VW posts slowest monthly sales growth for 2010 Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:59AMVW posts slowest monthly sales growth for 2010VW posts slowest monthly sales growth for 2010
- Firms work hard to clean up in the valeting sector Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:28AMDealers view valeting as an increasingly important service for customers hit by high servicing and repair bills. But the sector is struggling because of cut-throat competition among a large number of professional providers.
- Exports boost Romanian economy Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:14PMIn the first half of the year Romania exported cars and transport equipment worth EUR 7.3 bln, according to ‘Gandul’ daily. Automobile Dacia and the car and transport equipment manufacturing companies continue to keep Romania’s exports high.
- Spain's electric car sales far off target Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:11AMSpain's much-publicized plans to put thousands of electric cars on the road as part of a drive for a greener economy are way off target, with only 16 sold so far.The government-back REVE electric car and wind power project said on its website Tuesday that 2010 sales are up 15 from last year,...
- Spain's electric car sales - at 16 - way off target of 2,000 models on road by year-end Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:04AMpublicized plans to put thousands of electric cars on the road as part of a drive for a greener economy are way off target, with only 16 sold so far.
- Spain's electric car sales far off target Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:59AM(AP:MADRID) Spain's much-publicized plans to put thousands of electric cars on the road as part of a drive for a greener economy are way off target, with only 16 sold so far.
- Fast-talking Braun not your standard Nationwide rookie Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:44AMColin Braun has never been one to take things slow.
- 2 British children killed in Spain horror crash as mother 'fell asleep' driving Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:41AMNine-month-old Amelle Khan Chady and Amir, two, died instantly after their parents' vehicle plunged down a grass bank at the side of a motorway in the middle of the night.
- Force India will not repeat 2009 Spa domination - Sutil Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 1:13AMForce India is unlikely to repeat its shock 2009 feats of pole position and a podium when it returns to Spa-Francorchamps in just over two weeks.
- 2 British children killed in Spain motorway car crash Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 4:20AMThe pair, a nine-month-old girl and her two-year-old brother, are believed to have died instantly after their parents' vehicle plunged down a grass bank at the side of a motorway.
- Webber kept Indycar leader Power's racing dream alive Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:59AMMark Webber helped keep a fellow Australian's racing career alive. 29-year-old Will Power, who tested a Minardi late in 2004, hit had hit rock-bottom earlier that year.
- Sutil confident of ending F1 season on a high Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 12:39AMForce India driver Adrian Sutil is confident of picking up points in the remaining seven races of the Formula 1 season and finish 2010 on a high.
- France: brands that stand alone Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 11:30PMCan you imagine an international automobile show promoting cars as French? Most probably not. The French car, as a label, has little marketing value in the brand-driven automobile industry. In this sector, brands create the image of the products.
- RPT-India's Mahindra may bid $400 mln for Ssangyong-sources Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:34PM(Repeats story issued late on Thursday)
- Michele Mouton to drive in Rally Morocco Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMRally legend Michele Mouton says that she can’t wait to get to Morocco after testing the Porsche that she will use on the Rallye International du Maroc.