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With impressive Chinese electric cars flooding the European market, it’s reassuring to see a local EV that’s both good and charming.

Storied Italian brand Lancia announced its return to motorsport with the launch of 212 hp Ypsilon Rally4 Trofeo Lancia cup car – but the really exciting news was buried in the press release. A new, motorsport-inspired, all-electric 280 hp street version of the new Lancia Y is here. What’s more, it’s bringing back the iconic HF badge. more…

Renault Korea’s first strategic electric vehicle (EV) — the Scenic E-Tech — is now available for preorders ahead of its official market debut in August, the carmaker said Wednesday. The vehicle is equipped with a high-performance 87-kilowatt-hour (kWh) nickel manganese cobalt (NCM) battery from LG Energy Solution. This enables the EV to drive up to 460 kilometers on a single charge, making it an ideal fit for those seeking a compact family SUV with balanced features. The family-purpose EV boasts a spacious, flat-floor interior with 884 millimeters of headroom size. Folding the second-row seats opens as much as 1,670 liters of cargo space, according to the company. The vehicle also contains a series of premium features, such as the “Ingenius” rear armrest designed for mobile device use and the "Solarbay" panoramic sunroof. The 1.65 square-meter glass roof is made from 50 percent recycled glass and can be adjusted to transparent or opaque settings for each of its front or rear rows. This

YANGPYEONG, Gyeonggi Province — Renault Korea’s first all-electric vehicle, the Scenic E-Tech, is moving to take on the nation’s two most sought-after electric vehicles (EVs), Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 and Kia’s EV3. The Scenic compact electric SUV will be available for sale here in August, deepening the rivalry among price-competitive rivals. The vehicle carries strategic significance to Renault Korea for its smooth transition to the upcoming era of EVs. For now, the carmaker relies heavily on the Grand Koleos SUV, which accounts for more than 80 percent of Renault Korea’s total auto sales. All eyes were on the pricing of the Scenic, as few overseas carmakers have been able to challenge the rival models from the Korean firms due to their strong price competitiveness. Renault Korea unveiled Wednesday that the price for the Scenic E-Tech will start from 46 million won ($33,700) after subsidies in Seoul. As expected, the figure was higher than that of the IONIQ 5 and EV3. Customers can

Renault Korea is ready to intensify its electric vehicle (EV) rivalry against Hyundai Motor and Volkswagen Korea by launching its long-awaited Scenic E-Tech compact SUV here in August. The electric crossover will make its debut as compact EVs gain growing popularity from local customers. Renault Korea expects the upcoming launch of the Scenic EV to help rev up its domestic sales growth. For now, the French carmaker relies heavily on sales of its flagship Grand Koleos SUV. The vehicle accounts for more than 80 percent of its total auto sales here. The Scenic E-Tech is widely considered a well-rounded EV in terms of its driving range and strong safety features. The vehicle can travel up to 443 kilometers on a single charge. The vehicle is also equipped with the carmaker’s much-hyped Fireman Access technology which enables firefighters to drench burning battery cells quickly in case of fire. Rival models for the vehicle include Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ flagship EV and Volkswagen Korea’s ID.4

While previous Micras were all Nissan creations, this new one is a Renault 5 with different styling.

Renault added a rear motor to its electric crossover, making it all-wheel drive.

As automakers tone down their EV ambitions, Horse Powertrain came up with a quick and cheap way to add gas engines to EVs.

Renault's popular subcompact is reborn in Europe and battery powered.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla hate going biblical, BYD coming out swinging with new record charging time, the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more. more…

The Renault 5 was a legend in its time. Now it's back as a retro-styled EV, and it understood the assignment.

Renault continues to look to the past with a performance version of its affordable electric hatchback. Just as the electric Renault 5 E-Tech is inspired by the cult-classic original that launched in 1972, the limited-edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E pays homage to an extreme performance version of that hatch. Due to start deliveries in 2027, production...

Renault will launch the 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch in 2027 The car is the spiritual successor to the 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2 homologation specials of the 1980s Production will be limited to 1,980 units Renault is bringing the legendary 5 Turbo back to showrooms, this time with an electric twist. After providing a preview of its new 5 Turbo 3E...

Renault has released more information about its upcoming Renault 5 Turbo 3E electric rally car, and boy howdy, does it look hot as hell. more…

Work on the new affordable EV has already started, and it will take just 16 months, a lot less than usual.

The French automaker’s fix to put out fires saves time and water, and it's now available to all automakers.

Production and distribution partnership comes as China’s carmakers look for friendly global markets amid US and European tariffs.

The 1970s hatchback has been fitted with a modern EV powertrain and a digital instrument cluster to make it feel more current—just don't plan any long trips.

Renault Group is ringing in a new era of all-electric commercial vehicles, which will begin next year. The French automaker revealed the names and styles of three new all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that will feature a new skateboard platform and plenty of modularity for future fleets. more…

There’s also a new Renault Trafic, and they’re all based on a newly developed 800V skateboard platform.

Renault is set to revolutionize the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with its all-electric Estafette, Goelette, and Trafic models, arriving from 2026. Built in France at the Sandouville plant,..

The new Renault Filante Record 2025 concept is a racy, aerodynamically-sculpted piece of rolling electric lab equipment designed to push the envelope of energy efficiency and set new records for power consumption and range. more…

The test car is named after three record-setting Renault prototypes from the last century Renault claims the mostly carbon-fiber prototype weighs less than 2,204 pounds Most of the weight is from an 87-kwh capacity battery pack Renault on Thursday unveiled a concept car designed not just to look pretty on auto show stands, but to test new ways of...

Renault has revealed the Filante Record 2025 concept The electric single-seater will be used for an attempt at an efficiency record in the first half of 2025 The concept serves as a rolling laboratory as well as a nod to Renault's earlier record cars Renault has revealed an electric concept car that looks like something Batman would drive if he...

The three vans sit on a new 800-volt platform that enables 20-minute charging top-ups to 80%.

Despite having an 87-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the whole car weighs just 2,200 pounds. It also looks fantastic.

Renault recently unveiled the electric subcompact’s interior ahead of its launch next year.

It may not have a turbocharged engine where the back seat should be, but the aesthetic – the aesthetic is there, and the performance is undeniable. Meet the all-new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a car its makers hope becomes a new French performance icon for the electric era. more…

The all-electric Renault 5, which looks awesome, promises to bring electric power to the masses and even has a baguette holder, is quite possibly my new favorite car. While you might have thought that the Alpine that’s based on this car was the perfect electric hot hatch, Renault has outdone itself with the new Turbo… Read more...

France may not have a functioning government but the French keep buying EVs, anyway – more than 15% of all new cars sold last month were EVs with the new, retro-tastic Renault 5 hot hatch taking the top sales spot. more…

The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric has made waves by winning the prestigious "Car of the Year" award at the first-ever London EV Show Awards. Recognized for various aspects like affordability, style, and..

Renault Korea has focused on marketing fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles using both electricity and internal combustion engines amid the growing popularity of affordable eco-friendly cars among Korean drivers.

‘We are there to learn and we will integrate this knowledge into our own teams,’ in France, an officer says.

Renault Korea has focused on marketing fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles using both electricity and internal combustion engines amid the growing popularity of affordable eco-friendly cars among Korean drivers.

Renault Korea’s latest hybrid sport utility vehicle Grand Koleos has seen smooth driving, claiming more than 30 percent market share in its segment as of October. Having debuted in August, the Grand Koleos E-Tech Hybrid sold 5,385 vehicles last

Renault Emblème concept shown at the Paris motor show is our first look at the next-gen EVs Renault's next EVs aim to slash battery costs by 50%, reduce charge stops to 15 minutes and achieve 5.2mpkWh Renault will introduce a new generation of electric cars from 2028, promising such drastic improvements in efficiency, charging, sustainability and functionality that they will effectively "catch up two generations in one". One year on from its foundation, the Renault Group's Ampere EV division is well advanced with development on the cars that will take Renault into the next decade, outlining plans to slash battery costs by 50% in the next three years, boost rolling efficiency to 5.2mpkWh and cut charging times to as little as 15

Renault, General Motors (GM) and KG Mobility are gearing up to expand their electric vehicle (EV) market share here with planned launches of their new EV lineups next year.

The greatest automotive debut of 2024 has inarguably been the Renault 5, an electric hatchback with gloriously retro styling inspired by the original Renault 5s. That is, it was the greatest debut until now, as the new Renault 4 E-Tech got revealed at the Paris Auto Show this week, another fully electric retro hatch… Read more...

At the Paris auto show this week, Renault unveiled its latest all-electric offering, the Renault 4 E-Tech, a nod to the brand’s 1960’s Renault 4L hatchback – one of its greatest bestsellers. more…

New Bigster marks Dacia's push into the C-segment Budget brand's line-up to grow drastically with new models based on CMF-B and Ampr platforms Dacia is considering entering a wide range of new segments as it fleshes out its line-up over the coming years – with possibilities including a new electric city car, an estate and a Renault Twizy-esque urban EV. The firm is at the Paris motor show to reveal the new Bigster crossover, its largest model yet and the first of three new C-segment models due to be added to the range in the next two years.  Speaking to journalists at the show, CEO Denis Le Vot remained tight-lipped on what form the next two mid-sized cars will take but did clarify that they will be "different bodies, different names,

Renault is playing the history card with new EVs like the 4 that was just revealed at the Paris motor show.

The new 4 is positioned as a more family-friendly alternative to the reborn Renault 5 The 4 is the second model in Renault’s ‘Iconic Family’ after the smaller and closely related 5 electric supermini The new Renault 4 electric crossover is set to arrive in the UK next year with a starting price of less than £30k, continuing the revival of famous names from the French brand’s past with retro-futuristic designs.  The 4 is the second model in Renault’s ‘Iconic Family’ after the smaller and closely related Renault 5 electric supermini and will be joined by a rebooted Twingo (also an EV) in 2026.  It has been positioned to appeal to buyers who consider the 5 too small, in a similar way to how the Captur sits above the Clio, said Renault.  At 4140mm long,

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Mobilize Duo is available in L6e (limited to 28mph) and L7e (limited to 50mph) forms £10k city EV gets Lamborghini-style doors and plenty of kit, including heated seats and Bluetooth connectivity The Renault Group's nascent mobility division has lifted the covers off the production version of its Mobilize Duo, the spiritual successor to the Renault Twizy. Revealed ahead of its debut at the Paris motor show, it's an electric quadricycle like the Citroën Ami but has been designed to offer the creature comforts of a full-size car. For instance, it gets Bluetooth and USB-C phone connectivity, air conditioning, a heated seat and an airbag – a more comprehensive kit list than its Ami and Micro Microlino rivals. Two versions will be available,

Mobilize Duo is available in L6e (limited to 28mph) and L7e (limited to 50mph) forms £10k city EV gets Lamborghini-style doors and plenty of kit, including heated seats and Bluetooth connectivity The Renault Group's nascent mobility division has lifted the covers off the production version of its Mobilize Duo, the spiritual successor to the Renault Twizy. Revealed ahead of its debut at the Paris motor show, it's an electric quadricycle like the Citroën Ami but has been designed to offer the creature comforts of a full-size car. For instance, it gets Bluetooth and USB-C phone connectivity, air conditioning, a heated seat and an airbag – a more comprehensive kit list than its Ami and Micro Microlino rivals. Two versions will be available,

Renault will use the 2024 Paris auto show on this month to present the Emblème concept. Revealed online on Friday, the Renault Emblème concept packs an electric powertrain with a relatively small battery to keep weight and costs low, together with a hydrogen fuel cell that serves as a range extender. In this way, the Emblème...

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French firm’s traditional hatchback gains range-extending upgrades and enhanced interior tech When the all-electric Renault Mégane launched in 2022, it couldn't have been more different from the cars that preceded it in the lineage.Here was a five-door hatchback styled by Gilles Vidal made to look like a concept SUV, powered only by electricity and shared almost nothing mechanically with previous generations. On top of this, it began a new family look for Renault models; a legacy that has since been continued with models such as the Scenic, Symbioz and Captur.But the Mégane had some shortcomings which meant it couldn't match its established competitors such as the Cupra Born, Kia Niro EV, and MG 4 - all of which have been updated in one way or another to make themselves more

French automaker Renault recently unveiled an all-electric restomod of its classic R17 model launched in 1971. Imagined through a collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto, this unique Renault EV is a home run blending of a classic past with the technology of the future, and it needs to go into production. more…

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This handsome coupe builds off the 1970s fastback but brings modern styling elements with LED lighting and a 270-hp electric powertrain.

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It’s wider, more powerful and has a tastefully recreated digital dash. Oh, and it’s also electric.

Renault challenges the Tesla Model Y in the United Kingdom. Renault’s champion against the battle with Tesla is its all-electric Scenic E-Tech SUV.  On a billboard outside London, Renault openly challenged the Tesla Model Y with an advertisement saying: “New Renault Scenic E-Tech puts Tesla Model Y to shame in both price and range.” Renault’s […] The post Renault challenges Tesla Model Y in the UK appeared first on TESLARATI.

Mobilize Duo and a cargo variant called the Bento are set to arrive next year With the new Mobilize Duo around the corner, is there still a market for tiny EVs in the UK? I’m pleased to see the Renault Twizy replacement will arrive in the UK, and I’m not a little surprised, given I didn’t think the previous one set the world alight when it was here the first time around. But the Mobilize Duo and a cargo variant called the Bento are set to arrive next year, if a job advert for a product manager for the quadricycle is anything to go by. Please set pricing and keep an eye on Citroën Ami sales. I’m pleased Renault’s quadricycle is making a comeback, though, because as far as fun goes – and that’s my primary decider on how much I like a car, given

Mobilize Duo has the same tandem seating set-up as the Renault Twizy New Mobilize Bento and Duo will soon be available in the UK, a new job listing reveals Renault is gearing up for the UK launch of the Twizy’s spiritual successor, the Mobilize Duo. The news was confirmed by the appearance of a job listing on LinkedIn for a London-based product manager for the Duo and its cargo van variant, the Bento. The position includes managing the sales process and pricing of the two electric vehicles, as well as tracking the performance of competitors such as the Citroën Ami and Ami Cargo. Given the hiring process is still under way, the new cars are not exepcted to arrive in the UK until next year. A spokesperson for Renault told Autocar that

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Renault Korea is feared to suffer a sales fall, as more customers are moving to boycott new vehicles from the carmaker after one of its employees was seen making 'misandrist' hand gestures in a promotional video uploaded on its official website, according to company officials, Monday.

BUSAN - Renault Korea unveiled its highly anticipated Grand Koleos hybrid SUV for the first time globally on Thursday, aiming to make a significant impact with this eco-friendly luxury family vehicle in the market.

The retro supermini will be in showrooms in the first months of 2026 on current timings New partner will help develop a city car after VW deal fell through; remains on track for a 2025 reveal Renault has partnered with a Chinese engineering firm to develop its sub-£17,000 Twingo city car after talks with Volkswagen about a potential collaboration proved fruitless. The two firms had been evaluating the prospect of co-developing their respective entry-level city EVs. But Volkswagen will now work independently to bring its similarly conceived ‘ID 1’ to production in 2027. Renault will instead be assisted by the unnamed Chinese manufacturing outfit, which is understood to be a supplier rather than a car maker. “I wanted to show that European

The much anticipated Renault 5, its Alpine A290 twin, and from-£14,995 Dacia Spring will arrive this year Renault UK believes success for a fast-expanding range of new EV models over the next nine months can protect it from severe fines likely to be incurred by some of its biggest rivals, who seem likely to fail in efforts to comply with the government’s new ZEV Mandate on electric car sales introduced this year. According to Guillaume Sicard, general manager of Renault UK, his three marques have five “exciting new EV products” to sell here within the next nine months. The company is currently in the middle of launching its Renault Scenic crossover, an impressive rival for the super-successful Tesla Model Y, and has the new Renault 5 and Renault 4 city cars

Reuters exclusively reported that Volkswagen has walked away from talks with Renault to jointly develop an affordable electric version of […] The post VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

The company promises an EV-only range of up to 124 miles and a combined range of up to 497 miles with a full tank.

‘The development of the car will be done with a Chinese partner to improve our development lead time and costs,’ Renault spokesperson says.

VW said it will build battery-electric cars priced at €20,000 ($21,756) in Europe without a partner and would rely on a high degree of localization in the region to cut transport routes of components and reduce emissions.

The new Renault Arkana hybrid SUV is gaining traction from customers for its strong fuel efficiency, as most customers still remain hesitant to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) due to the country's weak charging infrastructure.

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Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans. more…

Renault is adding a new medium SUV to its line-up. The manufacturer says the new Symbioz will give it a stronger 'entry-level' presence in the segment

Renault's eighth SUV is a "rational" Nissan Qashqai rival with hybrid power and sliding seats The new Renault Symbioz completes the expansion of the brand’s line-up in the crucial SUV C-segment and is designed to evoke the spirit of the 1960s 16 saloon and the 1980s Espace by focusing on practicality. The new hybrid will sit between the smaller Captur – alongside which it was developed – and larger Austral in the French firm’s combustion-engined car line-up, making it a direct rival to the Nissan Qashqai. It’s purposefully practical in design terms, in contrast with Renault’s electric cars. And while the French firm has revived classic names such as the Megane, 5, 4 and Twingo for future EVs, the Symbioz name is new to the range. It has only

17bhp, the option of no doors, and a chassis tuned by RenaultSport - is the Twizy a sensible or foolish used buy? Despite not being on sale for a few years now, the Renault Twizy, an electric quadricycle (important to note that it's not an electric car) with two seats arranged in tandem, continues to fascinate and delight those who glimpse one.Yes, it’s a bit chilly in winter, but otherwise the Twizy has much to recommend it. Such as? Well, it doesn’t take long to charge via a domestic socket, early examples are inexpensive (prices start at around £4000) and driving one will put a smile on your face.A cynic might point out that the charging time is so short – around three and a half hours – because the battery is tiny (6.1kWh), it’s cheap because new ones weren’t exactly expensive

The Aceman is priced from £31,800 with first deliveries due this autumn New model sits between Cooper and Countryman with passenger space given priority; hot JCW on the way The all-new Mini line-up has been completed with the reveal of the Aceman, a raised, Renault Clio-sized hatchback positioned between the Cooper and Countryman. The front-wheel-drive Aceman, a star of this week’s Beijing motor show, will be sold solely with an electric drivetrain and will be built alongside the electric version of the new Cooper in China. From 2026, production will also take place in Oxford after a £600 million investment to upgrade the factory, safeguarding around 4000 jobs. Mini boss Stefanie Wurst has previously talked up the Aceman’s

The electric van market is heating up with new entries coming soon from Nissan, Mercedes, and even Kia – and now, even more players are getting into the market. A new JV between Volvo Trucks, Renault, and logistics provider CMA CGM promises a “revolutionary” new entry into the increasingly crowded field. more…

The electric MPV would bring with it some fundamental technical challenges Modular EV platform allows Renault to explore new segments, but Espace can’t be FWD Renault is considering reviving the Espace MPV, as the flexibility of the company’s electric car platforms enables it to explore and revisit a range of different bodystyles. The Espace is currently a stretched seven-seat version of the Austral hybrid SUV, but Autocar understands the name could be redeployed for an electric people carrier that’s truer to the concept – and design – of the original, launched in 1984. Renault’s global leader for the Ampr Medium platform, Olivier Brosse, told Autocar that a resurrection of the seminal people carrier is “something we are contemplating” as

First of three Flexis vans is due in 2026 Manufacturers have established new company Flexis to build line of radical, time-saving electric vans Renault and the Volvo Group have established a new start-up that aims to flip the European commercial vehicle sector on its head with a range of highly modular electric vans. Called Flexis, it aims to capitalise on growth in demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles, which is expected by its creators to rise by 40% each year until 2030. Explaining its ambitions, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said: “This is the Tesla of the commercial vehicle in a way. That's the way you have to see it.” The first Flexis model – part of a three-van line-up teased in a press conference – will be launched in 2026.

First of three Flexis vans is due in 2026 Manufacturers have established new company Flexis to build line of radical, time-saving electric vans Renault and Volvo have established a new start-up that aims to flip the European commercial vehicle sector on its head with a range of highly modular electric vans. Called Flexis, it aims to capitalise on growth in demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles, which is expected by its creators to rise by 40% each year until 2030. Explaining its ambitions, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said: “This is the Tesla of the commercial vehicle in a way. That's the way you have to see it.” The first Flexis model – part of a three-van line-up teased in a press conference – will be launched in 2026. Based on a

Renault is ramping up development of its upcoming all-electric Twingo, hoping to shave off as much time as possible to launch the car in three years and get an EV for under $22K out to consumers. more…

Next Clio will sit on a version of the new Ampr Small platform that underpins the 5 Next Clio is due in 2026 with hybrid and electric power, as Renault expands small car line-up Renault is set to launch an electric version of the next-generation Clio to sit above the reborn 5 as a slightly larger and more family-focused supermini. As previously reported by Autocar, Renault will introduce a new-generation Clio in 2026. In line with its commitment to provide small, affordable cars as it electrifies its line-up, the new Clio will continue to be offered with a full-hybrid petrol powertrain, but the flexibility of its architecture means an EV is possible too. The electric Clio will sit on a variation of the new Ampr Small

After 12 years in production, the Zoe still looks fresh Renault's seminal EV hatchback ends production today. Here's why we'll miss it Cars die quietly. Their ‘look’ lasts six or seven years with mid-life changes, while their underbits generally go twice as long because they’re by far the most expensive components to change. Sales typically peak a couple of years before the end, and by the time the Grim Reaper arrives, the manufacturing company has long stopped talking about the outgoing model and is well down the road with noise about its replacement. So it is with the Zoe, Renault’s pioneering volume electric car. Production officially ceased on 30 March 2024 (though in reality it stopped well before Christmas), with about 400,000

Mirroring Renault 5 E-Tech Electric’s avant-garde and popular spirit, Renault has created an unprecedented series of attractions to introduce the new all-electric pop icon. Renault 5 E-Tech..

French automotive manufacturer Renault is reportedly in advanced talks with prospective partners about recycling used electric vehicle (EV) battery metals. Discussions of battery recycling partnerships have progressed to an “advanced” stage at Renault, according to statements from one company executive this week (via Reuters). Jean-Philippe Bahuaud, Chief Executive of Renault’s environmental division, ‘The Future is […] The post Renault nears EV battery recycling partnership in ‘advanced’ talks appeared first on TESLARATI.

Renault CEO Luca de Meo released a 19-page open letter to Europe describing an auto European plan to protect against the ‘onslaught of electric vehicles (EV)’ coming from China.”  Meo stated that the center of the global automotive market has gravitated toward Asia. He pointed out that electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids account for 14% […] The post Renault CEO calls for Auto European plan to protect against ‘onslaught of EVs from China’ appeared first on TESLARATI.