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Renault is preparing the Algerian factory for Sandero, Logan
 Renault studies the possibilities of setting up a brand new Algerian factory responsible for making a few units, including Dacia's Sandero and Logan and Renault Symbol. Le Monde reported that Renault would be holding a 49 % share in this joint venture and SNVI state-owned will be taking the rest - 51 % stake, complying the local regulations.A spokesman of Renault confirmed the fact that the wee known French carmaker wants to expand the regional operations but said no decision is made yet. It appears the firm sold 39,000 vehicles in total past year badged as Renault and 17,000 models were with the Dacia ...
Tags: sandero, logan, renault, algeria, factory, india
New exterior and interior photos of Dacia Duster
 About 10 years ago Dacia was on the edge of bankruptcy. At that time Dacia had some old styled models that reminded everyone of the communist regime of Ceausescu. Things changed at 180 degrees after Renault took over the Romanian automaker. In present, in times of harsh financial crisis, Dacia is one of the best sold automakers in countries like France, Germany or Spain. The reason? Dacia has decent cars for low prices. You can get a Dacia Logan for as low as 6400 Euro. Seeing how well the Dacia brand is going, Renault is continuously developing new models. Thus, the ...
Tags: duster, exterior, interior, photos, dacia
Dacia Duster V6 rally car driven by Alain Prost on video
 Do not start laughing yet. Renault has launched a video showing ex Formula 1 champion, Alain Prost, driving a competition version of the Dacia Duster crossover (?). The Dacia Duster 4x4 rally car gets its power from a mid mounted 3.0 liter V6 engine capable of developing 350 horsepower. In the first video we get to see Alain Prost driving the rally version of the Dacia Duster, probably doing some training for the upcoming Trophee Andros racing series that will take place this month and where the Dacia Duster 4x4 will make its debut. The video is quite awesome, as it debuts with ...
Tags: duster, rally, v6, alain-prost, video, car, driven, alain, prost, dacia
Dacia Duster won for the first time the Trophee Andros
 Alain Prost plus his car - Dacia Duster won this weekend, the first time in Trophee Andros; the Frenchman was enthusiastic. This victory got Alain Prost (in provisional standings) to the 2nd position, crashing Saturday on the eight place, finishing the race.The mechanics of Team Dacia repaired Saturday night the vehicle, helping the champion from France register now the 2nd fastest period of time on the 1st session of qualification. Alain Prost stated 'Above all, I would like to dedicate this result to the mechanics who spent much of the night rebuilding the car. This position practically exceeds our the wildest expectations we had for ...
Tags: duster, award, trophee-andros, alain-prost, dacia, romania, romanian
Dacia Logan, apparently will be replaced in the upcoming years
 Strange news from Dacia, the Romanian manufacturer. After years of success with the Logan line, the carmaker wants to replace it with a band new range, soon, in the upcoming years. "Logan will stay for a few years, then it will be replaced with a new range, which will also bear another name. It will not only be a step forward in terms of quality, but in terms of performances as well. Not to mention quality,..." Constantin Stroe, Dacia vicepresident was quoted as saying by Mediafax.Logan, 2004 model year, was intended at first for local markets and non-mainstream ones. Its success made Renault, Dacia's owner ...
Tags: logan, facelift, replacement, renault, dacia, stroe, qashqai, kanjara
New spyshots of the Dacia Duster/Kanjara
 In the last couple of weeks a lot of rumors and spy shots of the new Dacia SUV have appeared all along the internet. Now, we bring you a brand new set of spy shots of Dacia`s latest creation. Obviously, the SUV is heavily camouflaged. As everyone can pretty clearly see, under the heavy camouflage not a lot of surprises could be hiding. The front end of the car seems to have remained as unappealing to the eye as the front end of the SUV seen in the previous spy shots. Nothing different can be said about the rear end of the car either. Probably ...
Tags: dacia, kanjara, duster, suv, renault, nissan, spy, shots, cheap, quality
Dacia`s first SUV name to be Kanjara
 As many of you already know, a lot of rumors appeared in the beginning of the month regarding the first modern Romanian built SUV which is getting ready for its official debut that will most likely take place at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Until the day when the show will open its doors, speculations and rumors will grow in intensity, while more and more details will be leaked. The name under which the Dacia SUV will be marketed is one of the big unknowns. Even tough everyone is waiting to hear the confirmation of the name Duster, a catchy name in its ...
Tags: dacia, suv, renault, qashqai, duster, kanjara, rumors, market, name
Dacia Duster - the first-ever concept from the Romanian automaker
 Dacia, the Romanian low-cost brand that's owned by Renault - French automaker is not exactly popular for its concept autos, but that's changing now - the Duster concept vehicles is here, a crossover the carmaker affirms 'reinvents' the genre.The futuristic style of Duster might preview a few design themes which will make their way eventually onto the quite humble offerings of the automaker. Dacia has reached fabulous success on the emerging markets, such as Russia and Eastern Europe. The concept auto stores up front a bicycle style, an obvious push for the youthful customers with which this brand wants to be associated. A sky blue ...
Tags: dacia, duster, concept, romania, romanian, renault, cuv, crossover
Nelson Piquet takes to the Moscow ice
 Taking on Russian star Kirill LadyginFor the second successive year Renault driver Nelson Piquet visited the Russian `Race of Stars` event, which was held in Moscow on Monday.The Race of Stars is a traditional Russian racing event, dating back to 1978, with the best Russian drivers from different motorsport disciplines competing on an ice track. This year The Race of Stars for the first time was held at Tushino aerodrome.Piquet took part in a special heat against the winner of 2009 The Race of Stars Russian WTCC driver Kirill Ladygin.This duel was the highlight of a typical for Russia frosty day (about -10°C). Equipped with ...
Tags: logan-cup, ice, dacia-logan, dacia-cup, rusia, race-of-stars, the-race-of-s
Mahindra presents Dacia Logan
 Dacia Logan, this well-known unit from the Romanian manufacturer plus maybe one of the most liked, appreciated cars received a brand new tuning kit made by the Indians from Mahindra. This tuning kit has an all-new front grill add-on with glossy black, front bumper center bezel, some side skirts on body color, rear bumper center bezel on charvoal grey, rear spoiler in body color, all-new custom painted body shell, bonnet on glossy black, window line blackening.On the interior the manufacturer put leather upholstery on beige, door trim in black plus beige, steering wheel in black with leather wrao, custom floor matts, custom gear boot in ...
Tags: dacia, logan, mahindra, romania
- march 2007
Dacia Logan MCV
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 218 km/h- september 2007
Dacia Sandero
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 224 km/h- september 2002
Dacia Logan
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h
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