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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
2009 Renault Laguna Coupe Now on Sale in UK
In the post-Christmas sales rush, a new crowd-puller joins the throng at London`s newest shopping destination - Westfield London, as Renault`s svelte New Laguna Coupe takes centre-stage at the hottest new addition to the city`s vibrant shopping scene.From now until 24th January 2009, Europe`s largest city-centre shopping centre, will be the packed home to a sleek New Laguna Coupe, as those in search of some festive retail therapy get their first glimpse of the eagerly-awaited stylish four-seater.Housed in an innovative perspex ‘Safe Box`, a New Laguna Coupe GT in shimmering Oyster Grey will be the star attraction in the ‘Atrium`, located right at the heart ...
Tags: coupe, gt, rs, laguna-cuope, megane, megane-coupe, 2-doors, price, sale, so
Sarkozy aiding the French carmakers
Nicolas Sarkozy - French president said recently that he plans an extra monetary push for all the domestic French car industry hopping it will be boosting the industry. He affirmed the government will announce officially the measures, aimed at the efficient cars' production, in January.“We have decided to help our auto industry just like other European countries have done,” Sarkozy said at a news conference - Rio de Janeiro. “These are measures to help automakers build the cars of the future, cars that consume less energy, cars that are cleaner”.Sarkozy said France has heavily invested in electricity and nuclear energy, feeling the country now should ...
Tags: renault, sarkozy, french, france
Marussia the first sports auto from Russia
Nikolai Fomenko, a celebrity from Russia. He is a game show host, movie star, ex pop star, plus a winning race auto driver for FIA-GT. In America, he's like a Mark Wahlberg combination (without the Marky Mark pranks) and Jeff Gordon plus with a bit of Pat Sajak.Fomenko has enough time it seems to create his own special sports vehicle. It is called – Marussia, this auto has lot of ambition, even more than most start-up vehicles firms. The Marussia was made as a hybrid having a Renault-sourced V6 3.5-liter making 240 hp plus an electrical engine (having no other details available). There are ...
Tags: russia, marussia, f1, formula 1, sports, racing, exotic
Red Bull expecting Webber to be fit...
For the season-opening Australian Grand PrixMark Webber will miss winter testing after breaking his leg in Australia while taking part in the 2008 ‘Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge’ the Red Bull Renault team stated this afternoon.Webber was involved in a collision with a car while cycling on the roads around Port Arthur on the penultimate day of the 250KM endurance event which raises money for charity.He was treated immediately at the scene by event medical staff before being transferred to a Tasmanian hospital where a rod was inserted in his right leg. The surgery was a success and Webber will remain in Tasmania for a ...
Tags: red-bull, renault, webber, accident, test
Loeb tastes the RB4
Barcelona - Red Bull Renault - Test day 1The first test of the winter got underway today in Spain under sunny conditions and, at the wheel of the RB4 as part of a "thank you" from Red Bull for winning the World Rally Championship yet again, the Red Bull Racing driver on hand for the team was five-time titleholder Sebastien Loeb.Having had a shakedown at Silverstone last week, the Frenchman had a better idea of what to expect and produced an excellent performance throughout the day, setting the eight-fastest time only two seconds off the best lap recorded by Takuma Sato aboard the Toro Rosso ...
Tags: f1, loeb, sebastien-loeb, redbull, test, le-mans, peugeot-908, 908hdi, hdi,
Renault Releases Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux in UK
New Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux priced at £16,995 Offers £2,000 worth of equipment for just £1,000 more than the standard 197 All the thrills and driving pleasure of the 197, but with added comfort and refinement Ordering open now, in UK showrooms from January Renault has the perfect solution for customers who like their hot hatch thrills with just a touch more refinement and extra comfort, with a new version of the much-acclaimed Clio Renaultsport 197, the ‘Lux`.The new Lux version comes packed with extra features such as leather upholstery and automatic climate control, worth £2,000 as individual options, yet at £16,995, Lux costs just ...
Tags: rs, renaultsport, clio-rs, clio-lux, 197hp-clio,
Renault is prepares 3 electric autos
AutoCar reports that Renault prepares 3 electric car, including a bespoke really small auto that is bigger even than a Twingo model, a powered battery variant of the Kangoo plus a Megane-based saloon unit.First will then be a 5-seater, having a unique design style that would not be shared with the other autos.The 4-door Megane-based will be unveiled in 2011 plus the Kangoo one year earlier.So, Renault wants this sedan to rival with a 1.6-litre 100bhp petrol automobile, although the firm is keen on emphasizing that the flexibility of the electric car that's between 30 - 70mph will be therefor superior.“It will be very good ...
Tags: renault, electric, kangoo, megane, sedan
Glimpses of Renault Sand`up Concept
Renault revealed at the auto salon from Sao Paolo - Brazil, the Sand’up Concept that's based on Sandero Stepway. So, the Sand’up model is a modular 2+2: it can be a coupe, but also can be converted in a pick-up (convertible).The Sand’up is really the ideal auto for 4-passengers enjoying a trip in a pick-up convertible. The vehicle has 18 inches wheels.The Concept runs with a 16V Hi-Flex 1.6 liter engine delivering 107 hp when working on petrol plus 112 hp when run on ethanol. Accelerating from zero to sixty mph in 10,5 s (ethanol) / 10,6 s (petrol).
Tags: renault, sandero, concept, sand’up
Renault Clio is reveiving the new Sport R3 Access kit
Entering the SCCA racing world, but being different than the Miatas and the Jettas on the entry level, why not trying importing from the sold-outside-U.S. Renault. So, this new Clio Sport R3 Access by Renault is representing an entry level variant for those people wishing to compete on the rallies. This brand new auto has everything for making you win: a Clio Sport bodyshell powered by the welded roll-cage incorporating more than forty meters tubing. This all-new Renault is strengthened by a F4 RS 2.0-liter engine having 200 hp that's connected to a sequential 6-speed gearbox. A brand new suspension system also was installed ...
Tags: renault, clio, sport, r3, access, kit
- january 2009
Renault Clio
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 230 km/h- october 2007
Renault Clio Estate
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 244 km/h- march 2008
Renault Espace
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- june 2005
Renault Grand Espace
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- june 2005
Renault Kangoo Family
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- october 2005
Renault Koleos
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 246 km/h- april 2008
Renault Laguna
4-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- september 2007
Renault Laguna Estate
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: - km/h- june 2006
Renault Laguna Coupe
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- june 2006
Renault Megane
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- june 2006
Renault Megane Grand Tour
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 238 km/h- june 2006
Renault Megane Coupe
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 232 km/h- september 2007
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 202 km/h- june 2006
Renault Grand Modus
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 236 km/h- february 2002
Renault Grand Scenic
3-doors, wagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 160 km/h- june 2008
Renault Scenic
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 205 km/h- september 2005
Renault Twingo
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- february 2008
Renault Vel Satis
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- october 1994
Renault 11
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 195 km/h- september 2000
Renault 14
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 175 km/h- august 2002
Renault 18
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 185 km/h- july 2006
Renault 18 Combi
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 190 km/h- november 1985
Renault 19
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 155 km/h- october 1989
Renault 19 Chamade
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 155 km/h- february 1978
Renault 19 Cabriolet
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 186 km/h- october 1998
Renault 20
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 225 km/h- january 1982
Renault 21
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 144 km/h- march 1984
Renault 21 Nevada
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 147 km/h- august 1988
Renault 25
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 157 km/h- january 1986
Renault 30
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 176 km/h- january 1987
Renault 4
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 179 km/h- october 1989
Renault 5
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 177 km/h- september 1990
Renault 9
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 186 km/h- september 1992
Renault Alpine
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 177 km/h- september 1992
Renault Alpine A310
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 187 km/h- march 1994
Renault Alpine A610
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 187 km/h- september 1992
Renault Avantime
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 202 km/h- september 1996
Renault Fuego
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 163 km/h- august 1998
Renault Kangoo
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 172 km/h- october 1993
Renault Laguna Break
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 172 km/h- october 1989
Renault Laguna Grand Tour
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 162 km/h- february 2008
Renault Megane Sedan
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 161 km/h- september 2002
Renault Megane Break
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 186 km/h- february 2003
Renault Megane Cabriolet
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 171 km/h- october 2001
Renault Megane Scenic
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 196 km/h- may 2005
Renault Modus
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 172 km/h- february 2004
Renault Nevada
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 180 km/h- february 2004
Renault Safrane
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 159 km/h- august 2000
Renault Scenic RX4
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 217 km/h- march 1994
Renault Sport Spider
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 180 km/h
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