News 2017 (400)
Official press releases
- Renault will be on hand to save Christmas this year by delivering batteries to those who have forgotten them
- Londoners can tweet #SOSBattery on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to receive a free package of batteries delivered straight to their door
- The all-electric ZOE will conduct the deliveries without producing any emissions
- The Renault ZOE battery has been uprated enabling it to go even further
- Renault is Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle manufacturer
- New generation petrol engine UK pricing announced for Scénic range
- Renault has introduced a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the partnership between the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Daimler
- Driving pleasure has been significantly improved, while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
- The new 1.3-litre petrol engine is now available on Scénic and Grand Scénic in the UK with a choice of two power outputs: the Energy TCe 115 in manual transmission, and the Energy TCe 140 in either manual or EDC automatic transmission
- The new engine will be progressively introduced in other Renault models throughout 2018 and beyond
- Pricing for the new engine block starts from £22,005 on-the-road
- Orders open 1st January 2018, UK customer deliveries expected February
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Renault is to introduce the limited-edition ZOE STAR WARS, a future collector’s item for STAR WARS™ fans.
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This limited-edition ZOE will be released next spring at the same time as STAR WARS™: HAN SOLO, but pre-reservations are being taken from today.
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ZOE STAR WARS will be equipped with high-tech features, exclusive exterior and interior appointments and in-car Wi-Fi.
The Renault UK Clio Cup Junior championship has released race dates for its six-event calendar in 2018.
Shenyang, China – Dec. 15, 2017 – Groupe Renault and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (Brilliance) have confirmed signing a contract for the formation of a joint venture to manufacture and sell light commercial vehicles (LCV) under the Jinbei, Renault and Huasong brands with the goal of achieving 150,000 sales annually by 2022 and an acceleration of electrifying powertrains.
The Renault UK Clio Cup can confirm a number of changes to its sporting regulations for the 2018 season – particularly to its points scoring system.
- All-electric Renault Kangoo Z.E. takes the Green Award at the What Van? Awards 2018
- NEDC range of 170 miles opens up efficiency and financial gains to increasing numbers of business users
- Game-changing, real-world range of 124 miles contributes to victory for latest Kangoo Z.E 33
- Renault Kangoo Z.E. available in a variety of body styles, including Van, Maxi and Crew Van
- Supported by the specialised, business-focused Renault Pro+ dealer network
- Priced from £14,195 plus VAT (after Plug-in Van Grant)
Paris, December 13, 2017 – Groupe Renault and the Challenges Group have combined efforts to develop editorial services for connected, autonomous cars and to respond to new opportunities for innovative ways of distributing content.
The Renault Sport Series awards ceremony was held on Thursday, December 7 at L’Atelier Renault on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. In the presence of Renault Sport Managing Director, Cyril Abiteboul and many guests, an extraordinary year concluded with rewards distributed to the stars of 2017.
- We are on the cusp of making history. Imagine you set out on a journey to work or for leisure, strapped inside a bullet – that accelerates as fast as a sports car, but quietly –allowing you to take your mind off the road ahead.
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Renault introduces a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the partnership between the Alliance and Daimler
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Driving pleasure has been significantly improved, while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
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The new petrol engine is already available for Scénic and Grand Scénic with a choice of three power levels: the Energy TCe 115 in manual transmission, the Energy TCe 140 and Energy TCe 160 in manual or EDC automatic transmission
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The new engine will be progressively introduced in other Renault models throughout 2018
- Renault joins forces with Ferrovial to create ZITY car sharing scheme
- 500 all-electric ZOE provided for the scheme
- Madrid has highest rate of car sharing across Europe
- 100 per cent electric ZOE Z.E.40 has a 250 mile range (NEDC)
- ZOE is best-selling EV in Europe and more than 4,500 have been sold in the UK since 2013
- Award-winning ZOE is available to purchase in the UK from £14,425 on-the-road (including PiCG, excluding battery hire)
- Brighton & Hove Buses add six all-electric Renault Kangoo Z.E. to fleet
- All-electric van range perfectly suited for business requirements
- Minimised running costs key to securing order
- Renault Pro+ delivers again
Boulogne Billancourt, 1 December 2017 – Groupe Renault announces support for Handicap International.
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Through a three-year agreement with Handicap International, Groupe Renault asserts its commitment to extending the international reach of its policy on disability.
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Handicap International is a worldwide-recognized NGO with valuable expertise on disability inclusion at international scale.
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SCOOP is an EU project that facilitates trials of future vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) connectivity solutions under real-world driving conditions.
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Groupe Renault has produced 1,000 SCOOP-enabled Mégane cars ready now for fleet customers.
Renault and The Felix Project combat food waste and help to deliver hope to London’s most vulnerable
- UK provides a Renault Kangoo Van Z.E. to the Felix Project
- Felix Project re-distributes food surplus to London charities
- All-electric Kangoo Van Z.E. to help organisation collect and deliver surplus food with zero tailpipe emissions
- Renault Kangoo Van Z.E. is available in a variety of body styles, including Van, Maxi and Crew Van
- Kangoo Van Z.E. is supported by the specialised, business-focused Renault Pro+ dealer network
- Priced from £14,195 plus VAT (after Plug-in Van Grant)
- All-electric Renault ZOE wins ‘Best Small Company Car’ category at the Carbuyer Awards 2018
- Range of 250 miles (NEDC) contributes to award win
- Judges also praise the all-electric ZOE for its comfort, space and driving dynamics
- ZOE qualifies for the lowest nine per cent Benefit In Kind bracket
- Available from £14,245 (after Government PiCG)
- ZOE is the best-selling 100 per cent all-electric vehicle in Europe
- Renault Kadjar wins ‘Best Road Tax-Free Car’ at the Carbuyer Awards 2018
- Distinctive crossover praised for its blend of low emissions, refinement, space and driving dynamics
- Renault Kadjar emits as little as 99g/km CO2
- Kadjar range starts from only £19,785
- Renault Sport Formula One Team® and LEGO® have formed a major partnership driven by passion to mark the 40th anniversary of Renault’s involvement in F1.
- L’Atelier Renault is to display a full-sized R.S.17 Formula 1 car made entirely of LEGO bricks, plus a brand-new set of activities for young and older visitors alike.
- Young fans of LEGO and F1 will be able to take part in free creative workshops featuring LEGO bricks.