Is it time to rethink car safety? Renault boss questions need for technology: Report

Is it time to rethink car safety? Renault boss questions need for technology: Report

20 May 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Stricter crash testing requirements may not be helping produce safer cars for customers and instead putting too much focus on new technology with questionable benefits. Read more
2023 Renault Koleos, Captur, Arkana, Megane RS, Trafic, Kangoo and Master now more expensive

2023 Renault Koleos, Captur, Arkana, Megane RS, Trafic, Kangoo and Master now more expensive

19 May 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Renault Australia has raised prices across its entire passenger car and commercial product line-up by as much as $2210, coming into effect from July 1.The French brand, now imported and distributed ...Read more
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech is '90 per cent recyclable' as French juggernaut goes big on sustainability for its upcoming Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro rival

2023 Renault Megane E-Tech is '90 per cent recyclable' as French juggernaut goes big on sustainability for its upcoming Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro rival

26 Apr 2022 by Tom White

Renault claims its incoming next-generation all-electric Megane E-Tech will be 90 per cent recyclable, as it targets carbon neutrality by 2040. Read more
New-car flops, fails and fizzle-outs part two: From the Ford AU Falcon to the Suzuki X90, these are our biggest vehicle disasters

New-car flops, fails and fizzle-outs part two: From the Ford AU Falcon to the Suzuki X90, these are our biggest vehicle disasters

10 Apr 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

To be fair, car companies get it right more than that get it wrong. Read more
Baby come back! The sales flops from Suzuki, Honda, Ford, Jeep and others that should return right now due to their leading affordability and efficiency

Baby come back! The sales flops from Suzuki, Honda, Ford, Jeep and others that should return right now due to their leading affordability and efficiency

2 Apr 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Cars, just like any other product, can often struggle in the marketplace because they’re ahead of their time. ...Read more
Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

1 Apr 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 224 - Biggest Aussie car fails! Read more
2022 Renault Captur R.S. Line price and features: F1-inspired warmed-up SUV adds sporty flair to Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue rival

2022 Renault Captur R.S. Line price and features: F1-inspired warmed-up SUV adds sporty flair to Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue rival

29 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Renault has given its compact SUV a sporty makeover to create the Captur RS Line. This new addition to the range has just gone on sale in Australia, given the French brand a key point-of-difference ...Read more
Australia's biggest new-car fails! From the Holden ZB Commodore to the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, these are our biggest flops ever

Australia's biggest new-car fails! From the Holden ZB Commodore to the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, these are our biggest flops ever

27 Mar 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

It's safe to say that, generally speaking, car companies get it pretty right most of the time. Read more
Is the 2022 Renault Austral coming to Australia? Kadjar-replacing SUV targets Nissan Qashqai, Toyota C-HR with hybrid and mild hybrid powertrains

Is the 2022 Renault Austral coming to Australia? Kadjar-replacing SUV targets Nissan Qashqai, Toyota C-HR with hybrid and mild hybrid powertrains

9 Mar 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Renault has revealed its electrified replacement for the unloved Kadjar, and it's on the cards for Australia.The new Austral SUV will fill the gap in Renault's global line-up left by the Nissan ...Read more
Back in black! 2022 Renault Koleos price and features: New Black Edition joins Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester rival's range

Back in black! 2022 Renault Koleos price and features: New Black Edition joins Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester rival's range

8 Mar 2022 by Justin Hilliard

Renault Australia has expanded its mid-size SUV range, as the Koleos is now available in limited Black Edition guise, with 400 examples up for grabs Read more
Global automotive top 10 revealed! Where did Honda, Ford, Mazda, Hyundai, GM, SAIC and more finish up in the 2021 calendar-year sales race?

Global automotive top 10 revealed! Where did Honda, Ford, Mazda, Hyundai, GM, SAIC and more finish up in the 2021 calendar-year sales race?

2 Mar 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The battle for global automotive sales supremacy has been fought and won for 2021, and there are a few surprises in the results.Three of China's biggest automotive giants are now certified global ...Read more
Renault price rises alert! 2022 Renault Megane, Captur, Arkana, Koleos, Trafic and Master to be up to $6100 dearer from March amid industry challenges

Renault price rises alert! 2022 Renault Megane, Captur, Arkana, Koleos, Trafic and Master to be up to $6100 dearer from March amid industry challenges

18 Feb 2022 by Justin Hilliard

From March 1, Renault will be the latest automotive brand to increase the pricing – but not standard specification – of most of its models in Australia due to ongoing industry ...Read more
Don't wait! Why you should buy a 2022 Mitsubishi ASX now before it's too late because everything's about to change, Holden VF to ZB Commodore style

Don't wait! Why you should buy a 2022 Mitsubishi ASX now before it's too late because everything's about to change, Holden VF to ZB Commodore style

6 Feb 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Mitsubishi Motors will unveil an all-new ASX sometime this year, but it will be nothing like the version that has become one of the biggest success motoring stories over the past decade.This is ...Read more
Watch out Volkswagen and Skoda! Renault, Peugeot and Citroen are leading the French charge to become the alternative European brands of choice in Australia

Watch out Volkswagen and Skoda! Renault, Peugeot and Citroen are leading the French charge to become the alternative European brands of choice in Australia

4 Feb 2022 by Tim Nicholson

French automotive brands have had mixed success in Australia, but there are signs that things could be turning around.Citroen, Peugeot and Renault have all operated in Australia - on and off - for ...Read more
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance trumps Toyota! 35 new electric cars coming by 2030, including Nissan Micra successor

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance trumps Toyota! 35 new electric cars coming by 2030, including Nissan Micra successor

28 Jan 2022 by Tung Nguyen

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance will bring to market 35 new electric cars by the end of the decade, outnumbering Toyota's pledge of 30 vehicles in the same time.Though there are only a handful ...Read more
Cheap EVs, electric SUVs and vans galore: Renault Australia's new strategy includes rivals to Kia Seltos, Tesla Model 3 and maybe even Suzuki Jimny and Ford Maverick

Cheap EVs, electric SUVs and vans galore: Renault Australia's new strategy includes rivals to Kia Seltos, Tesla Model 3 and maybe even Suzuki Jimny and Ford Maverick

8 Jan 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Renault has charted a course to growth in Australia, with four distinct product streams that will give the French brand its broadest and boldest market coverage ever in this market. Read more
Is now a good time to buy a used electric car? Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq used car listings analysed

Is now a good time to buy a used electric car? Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq used car listings analysed

27 Dec 2021 by Tim Nicholson

The price of a new battery electric vehicle is still out of reach for many Australians.A big chunk of EVs available in Australia right now are built by premium brands and cost north of $100,000.There ...Read more
Rust in pieces: From the last of the V8 Holden Commodore replacements to China's answer to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, here are 11 cars removed from sale in 2021

Rust in pieces: From the last of the V8 Holden Commodore replacements to China's answer to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, here are 11 cars removed from sale in 2021

25 Dec 2021 by Andrew Chesterton

A new year is always tinged in a tiny bit of sadness for us car peeps. Read more
Is this the end of the small car as we know it? Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and other small hatchbacks could be endangered as buyers switch to SUVs

Is this the end of the small car as we know it? Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and other small hatchbacks could be endangered as buyers switch to SUVs

23 Dec 2021 by Tim Nicholson

Small passenger cars like hatchbacks and sedans have, traditionally, been one Australia's favourite vehicle types.However, according to sales figures, small passenger cars could eventually become a ...Read more
How Mitsubishi plans to keep its identity while technology-sharing with Nissan and Renault

How Mitsubishi plans to keep its identity while technology-sharing with Nissan and Renault

4 Nov 2021 by Richard Berry

Mitsubishi's new-gen Outlander, hitting Australian showrooms this month, might share its underpinnings with the Nissan X-Trail and Renault Koleos, but the brand believes its product can still retain ...Read more
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