Renault News

Alpine to go after AMG, BMW M and Audi Sport?
By Stephen Ottley · 28 Nov 2020
Renault’s decision to rebrand the multi-million-dollar marketing machine that is its Formula One team after a company selling less than 1000 cars in Europe per year is starting to come into focus.
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The baby hot hatches before Toyota Yaris GR
By David Morley · 28 Nov 2020
It seems that even though we’re a few decades behind Europe (and a few ahead of North America), the forthcoming Toyota GR Yaris – with its turbocharged three-cylinder engine, promise of big performance and super-compact footprint – proves that the baby hot hatch is, indeed, a thing.
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Renault reveals new-generation Kangoo van
By Justin Hilliard · 13 Nov 2020
Renault has revealed the third-generation Kangoo small light-commercial vehicle, which has been confirmed for an Australian launch
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Renault previews upcoming electric hatchback
By Justin Hilliard · 16 Oct 2020
Renault has another all-electric model in the works, with the just-revealed Megane eVision concept previewing its next-generation small hatchback that’s set to debut next year
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Why city-focused cars are leaving showrooms
By Justin Hilliard · 08 Aug 2020
What happened to the light car? It really wasn’t that long ago that city-focused hatchbacks and sedans were the go-to for Australian new-vehicle buyers on a budget, but as time goes on, that’s quickly becoming less the case
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Renault reaffirms commitment to Australia
By Justin Hilliard · 29 Jul 2020
Renault has reconfirmed it is planning to remain in Australia “for the long haul”, as it continues to establish itself “as a premium alternative to the mainstream brands”
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Renault axes Clio and Zoe in Australia!
By Justin Hilliard · 29 Jul 2020
Renault Australia has abandoned its plans to sell the new-generation Clio and facelifted Zoe light hatchbacks as part of its SUV focus, which will continue with the new-generation Captur light SUV in the first quarter of next year
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Renault replaces Kadjar SUV with Arkana coupe
By Justin Hilliard · 29 Jul 2020
Renault Australia has confirmed it will axe the recently launched Kadjar small SUV, with it to be replaced by the coupe-style Arkana in the second half of next year
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Renault Australia waiting on new Alaskan ute
By Justin Hilliard · 29 Jul 2020
Renault Australia is still hoping to expand its LCV line-up beyond vans, with the Alaskan and Duster Oroch dual-cab utes still on its radar, but just not in the short term
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These are the models struggling in 2020
By Stephen Ottley · 18 Jul 2020
It's no secret that 2020 has been hard for the local car industry.
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