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Renault has taken the wraps off its new Alaskan concept, which previews a new global pick-up model due in the first quarter of 2016. The eye-catching concept features massive 21-inch alloy wheels, LED infused head and tail lights, and is said to be designed to meet the requirements of three …

Renault has introduced the 2015 Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium to its Australian line up, replacing the outgoing R.S. 265 Cup Premium. The Mégane R.S. range now comprise the Mégane R.S. 265 Cup, priced from $43,990 (Manufacturer’s List Price), and the Mégane R.S. 275 Cup Premium, priced from $52,990 (MLP). …

Renault has unveiled the Renault Talisman Estate, which will join its sedan sibling unwrapped in July this year. Measuring the same size as its sedan counterpart, it also shares the same technological features, along with extra load-carrying ability accessed through a powered tailgate, which is activate by the wave of …

With some of the most potent supercars now featuring hybrid technology, it’s only a matter of time before the same application migrates down to more down-to-earth vehicles. Mercedes-AMG has already said that they are looking into hybrid technology for their new models by 2020. Now it seems Renault has the …

Renault has officially unveiled the Talisman, the brand’s all-new D-segment model designed to replace the Laguna and Latitude. The evocatively named Renault Talisman boasts assertive styling with sleek and elegant lines. Making a strong visual statement, the front features distinctive chrome grille dominated by the brand’s upright diamond logo. Renault’s …

Renault has taken the wraps off the Renault Alpine Celebration concept at Le Mans. The concept is created celebrate Alpine’s 60th birthday and previews next year’s road-going sports car. The concept features a blue and orange livery and masked double headlights that are synonymous with Alpines of old. Even the …

A heavily camouflaged 2016 Renault Megane hatch prototype has been spotted undergoing testing out in the public. The fourth-generation French hatch will be based on the lighter CMF platform co-developed with Nissan. Despite the heavy camouflage, which includes paddings strategically placed on the bodywork to hide design details, the new …

The current-generation Renault Megane has been with us since 2010. Now Renault has officially confirmed the 2016 model (render by Theophilus Chin shown above) will debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The news was confirmed by the French company’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Design, Laurens van Den …

The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R has become the first production car to set a lap record of the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne with a time of 2 minutes and 23 seconds and an average speed of 133km/h. Infiniti Red Bull Racing new recruit Daniil Kvyat took …

Renault has launched the all-new Renault Captur compact SUV in Australia, a year after it officially went on sale in Europe. Priced from $22,990 excluding on-road costs, Renault’s first crossover is based on the Clio platform and shares its powerplant and drivetrain. The Captur is available with two petrol engines …

Renault has announced the pricing and specification of the Nürburgring lap record holding (7m54.36s) Mégane R.S. 275 Trophy-R. Limited to a global production run of just 250, with 50 units destined for Australia, the track-focused Mégane R.S. is priced at $61,990 drive away. Based on the recently launched Mégane R.S. 275 …

The Renault Sport RS 01 racer has made its public debut on the Jerez circuit in Spain. Driven by former Formula One champion, Alan Prost, the RS 01 is powered by a Nissan GT-R derived, Nismo-tuned 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 generating more than 368kW (500hp) and 600Nm of torque. Paired with …

Renault has wheeled out yet another limited-edition model of the Mégane R.S. Dubbed the R.S. 275 Trophy, the hot hatch is based on the Cup chassis with limited slip differential and sports the same two-litre petrol engine as the standard car. However, it produces a peak of 275hp at 5,500rpm …

Renault has announced the facelifted Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet will join its hatchback siblings in the showroom, priced from $38,490 plus on road costs for the Dynamique CVT. The facelifted Coupé-Cabriolet models join the refreshed Mégane range in adopting Renault’s bold new frontal styling. The two model range will share identical mechanical …