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New Grand Scenic has become the 12th model of the Renault range to be awarded EuroNCAP's maximum five-star crash-test rating, despite the increase in the independent body's evaluation criteria (side and rear impact, child and adult protection, pedestrian protection, equipment) earlier this year.

New Renault Megane Sport Tourer launches

Following a deluge of new products in recent months, the latest model to appear in Renault showrooms from today is the latest incarnation of the Mégane Sport Tourer, with prices from £15,485.

Five wins from five races for Clark at Croft

Runaway Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship leader Kieren Clark (Royston) continued his stunning momentum at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire over the weekend, 11th/12th July, with two flawless race victories during rounds four and five of the 2009 campaign.

Renault Z.E. concept shocks Goodwood

While a succession of high-powered Renault race cars thrilled the vast, 135,000-strong crowd at Silverstone during the World Series by Renault weekend, the second largest motorsport event in the UK, a futuristic electric car was generating quite a buzz of its own at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Record crowds enjoy World Series by Renault at Silverstone

A record breaking total crowd of 135,000, including a staggering 85,000 spectators on Sunday alone, enjoyed a thrilling weekend of free motorsport action as World Series by Renault returned to Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on 4th/5th July.

Hodgetts takes double at memorable World Series weekend

Mardi Gras Motorsport’s Stefan Hodgetts (Redditch) produced two superb drives in front of a record breaking World Series crowd to secure a double victory during two action-packed rounds (11 and 12) of the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on 4th/5th July.

Scott secures maiden victory at record breaking WSbR

In front of a record breaking World Series by Renault crowd, CRS Racing’s Josh Scott (Milton Keynes) secured his first win of the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship during rounds 11 and 12 at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on Sunday, 5th July. Eighty-five thousand spectators, the highest ever attendance for a Formula Renault UK meeting, watched the Australian claim a superb lights-to-flag victory in round 11.

Renault World Series Special Edition Clio and Megane

Renault raises the temperature this summer launching hot special edition versions of New Clio and New Megane. Due to be unveiled at the World Series by Renault spectacular at Silverstone on the weekend of 4th and 5th July, the World Series by Renault special editions exude style and panache in an insurance-friendly package.

Successful first outing for new Clio Cup car at Snetterton

Featuring a new wishbone design and updated bodykit, the new Clio Cup race car enjoyed a successful first outing during official testing in the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Norfolk’s Snetterton circuit on Wednesday, 24th June.

Renault’s ‘green’ cars bloom at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Continuing its seven-year association with the BBC Gardeners’ World Live show, Renault is highlighting its ‘green’ credentials in more ways than one at this week’s five-day event. As well as displaying its range of ‘eco2’ cars, the French manufacturer is also showcasing a unique approach to eco-friendly stand design, perfectly in tune with its surroundings.

Renault Megane R26.R continues to set the pace

Renault’s Mégane R26.R continues to set benchmark lap times at UK tracks. Last year, the Mégane R26.R established a new lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the 13-mile Nürburgring circuit in Germany with a time of just 8 minutes 17 seconds. Following its arrival on UK shores, the R26.R has now set benchmark times at Silverstone, Bedford Autodrome, Millbrook and Bruntingthorpe.

Renaultsport revs up for 2009 trackday calendar

Renault has a glowing reputation for building great hot hatches with the Mégane Renaultsport R26.R, new Clio Renaultsport 200 and the Twingo Renaultsport 133. However, if you think they’re good on the road, just imagine how entertaining they are on a track. Now owner’s get the chance to find out how much fun each of the pocket rockets are as Renaultsport announces trackday dates for 2009.

Renault celebrates Espace Silver Jubilee

Summer marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Renault Espace first going on sale. Sales of the groundbreaking vehicle, which started the MPV revolution back in the early Eighties and has had four distinct generations, have now reached almost 1.2 million since its launch in 1984, 80,000 of which are in the UK.

New specification Koleos Dynamique S available to order

Renault has released specification improvements for Koleos. Launched last year and with sales of over 2,000 so far this year, Koleos continues to boast MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. With specification improvements, Koleos’ class-leading standard equipment continues to put its rivals even further in the shade.

Renault confirms pricing for iconic Scenic range

Following closely behind the launch of its larger sister, New Grand Scenic, on 15th May, Renault has now confirmed UK pricing for the five-seat New Scenic range, ranging from £13,595 to £22,295.

MacDowall secures first win as Glew extends lead

Total Control Racing’s Alex MacDowall (Carlisle) picked up his first win of the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin during rounds seven and eight held at Cheshire’s Oulton Park on 30th/31st May. A double podium by Team Pyro’s Phil Glew (Tothill, Lincolnshire) though still sees the 25-year-old racer leading the championship by a margin of 34-points.

Double win for Smith at Oulton Park

Manor Competition’s Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) continued his excellent run of form in the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship with a double win at Oulton Park on 30th/31st May. The 2007 Vice Champion took victory in round seven and eight at the 2.2260-mile Cheshire circuit to move him into third place in the drivers’ standings.

Renault launches Laguna 2010 range

Continuing its inexorable product offensive, Renault has now released UK pricing for the new Laguna 2010 range, ranging from £16,795 to £25,650.

UK Clio Cup drivers show class in Germany

ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin driver Alex MacDowall led an impressive showing of six UK drivers by finishing second overall in a specially organised international Clio Cup race at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany on Friday, 22nd May.

Renault supports CarKraft

With an unrivalled record of 11 cars with five-star Euro NCAP crash test ratings to its name, Renault leads the way in safety.

New Renault models with impressive residual value forecasts

Two of Renault’s latest range additions, New Kangoo and New Grand Scénic, have cause to celebrate following the latest CAP Monitor residual value update for May 2009, with significantly improved forecasts for both compared to their predecessors.

New Laguna Coupe leads the field as official Safety Car

Already regarded as one of 2009’s most admired cars, Renault’s New Laguna Coupé is now receiving just as much attention on the track as it does on the road with its new role as the official Safety Car for three of Renault Sport UK’s motorsport championships.

Smith back at the top at Donington Park

Manor Competition’s Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) made a welcome return in the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship with a win and second place during rounds five and six at Donington Park on 16th/17th May. The 2007 Vice Champion took an impressive lights-to-flag victory in round five followed by a second place in round six.

Smith ends Glew’s unbeaten run at Donington Park

Team Pyro’s Aron Smith (Dublin) finally ended team-mate Phil Glew’s (Tothill, Lincolnshire) unbeaten run in the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin after taking victory in round six at Donington Park on Sunday, 17th May. Smith didn’t have it all his own way though with Glew collecting his fifth consecutive Clio victory after winning round five held on Saturday, 16th May – extending his leading in the championship to 27 points over Total Control Racing’s Alex MacDowall (Carlisle).

Renault announces scrappage scheme offers

Following the recent Budget news surrounding scrappage, Renault has now confirmed its range of product offers ahead of the UK scheme’s official launch on 18th May 2009.

Glew makes it four wins from four

Team Pyro’s Phil Glew (Tothill, Lincolnshire) continued his unbeaten record with a pair of victories in rounds three and four of the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Thruxton circuit on 25th/26th April – his fourth win from four races.

Consistent Stoneman leads championship after Thruxton

Alpine Motorsport’s Dean Stoneman moved to the top of the driver standings in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship after a double podium in rounds three and four at Thruxton circuit on 25th/26th April.

Renault UK welcomes vehicle scrappage scheme

Following yesterday’s Budget, Renault UK welcomes the scrappage scheme and confirms that it is looking forward to taking part in the voluntary scheme, offering a £2,000 discount towards the purchase of a new car or van, when the registered owner scraps a vehicle that is 10 years old or over.

Market-leading contract hire offers on Alfa 159, Brera and Spider

Alfa Romeo UK has just revealed details of eye-catching finance offers on selected Alfa 159, Brera and Spider models.

Renault unveils new Clio Renaultsport 200

Since 2000, the successive variants of Clio Renaultsport have resulted in it becoming the most popular hot hatch of its class, with over 70,000 worldwide sales. The Renaultsport version of the brand's best-selling model has been unanimously praised by enthusiastic owners as one of the market's best hot hatches, and also one of the most fun to drive. The challenge faced by the engineers from Renault Sport Technologies was to build on the existing qualities of Clio Renaultsport 197 and take its inherent strengths and dynamism to a new level.

Renault announces pricing for Clio 2009 range

Following Clio 2009 range’s world debut alongside New Scénic range, New Mégane Sport Tourer and New Mégane Renaultsport 250 at the Geneva motor show last month, UK pricing has now been released for the new 3- and 5-door, and Sport Tourer versions.

Paris heads the timesheets during Protyre eries official testing

Privateer racer Brett Paris (Southampton) set the early pace by going quickest during pre-season testing in the Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship at Rockingham Motor Speedway on Wednesday, 29th April. The 20-year-old driver, who returns to the single-seater Championship after finishing sixth last season, posted the fastest time in both the morning and afternoon sessions, his best at 1min 18.343s (89.14mph average).

Renault launches Renaultshop and Renault TV

Adapting to 2009’s economic environment, Renault is enhancing its visibility to digital audiences, launching two new web-based interfaces - Renaultshop and Renault TV.

Renault announces new Kangoo pricing

Continuing Renault’s relentless product offensive, the latest new model to join the company’s ever-growing range is New Kangoo, priced from £11,200 on-the-road.

Renault unveils Z.E. electric vehicle demonstrator

Kangoo be bop Z.E. is derived from the production version of Kangoo be bop and is instantly recognisable by its ‘Energy Blue’ body colour, while the Renault logos on the grille and wheels are picked out in satin-finish blue-hued chrome. Inside, the satin-finish chrome and metallic acid green trim ensure a unique ambience, further expressed by the specific grey velour upholstery and embroidered 'printed circuit' motifs.