New Renault Grand Scenic Photos and Details
8 Apr 2009, 13:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault today unveiled new specifications and official photos of the new Grand Scenic, a model that will go on sale at the end of April 2009 and will be available in five- and seven-seat versions. T...
Briatore Blames Diffuser for Lack of Performance
7 Apr 2009, 09:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Apart from Brawn GP, Williams F1 and Toyota, all teams in the paddock are complaining about the poor performances of their 2009 challengers. Ferrari, BMW Sauber and Renault are the most vocal, as ex...
Renault Laguna Coupe Black Edition Revealed
6 Apr 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault has just launched the Black Edition flavor of Renault Laguna Coupe, following the successful series of Laguna Hatch and Estate. Just like the previous Black Series members, this new model bo...
Renault Might Renounce KERS in China
6 Apr 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault's Fernando Alonso revealed his team will be looking more into their Kinetic Energy Recovery System during the next couple of weeks and then decide whether it is worth using it in the up...
Renault Hopes for Steady Sales in Asia
2 Apr 2009, 15:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French manufacturer Renault is hoping that at least as far its Asian and African divisions are concerned, sales figures will remain to about the same levels registered in 2008, this despite all of t...
EIB Approves €3bn for French Manufacturers, Renault Gets €400mn
30 Mar 2009, 12:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved the 3 billion euros for the French automotive sector, with Renault to receive up to 400 million in state aid. As we told you in February, the funds ar...
F1 Teams to Copy Rear Diffuser Design
30 Mar 2009, 08:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The controversial rear diffusers designed by Brawn GP, Williams and Toyota are about to be copied by at least 5 other teams out there, as reported by GMM news agency. Considering the outstanding per...
FOA Gets Involved in Renault/McLaren - Ecclestone Dispute
27 Mar 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Formula One Administration Limited, also referred to as FOA and pretty much know as the commercial rights holder of Formula One, issued a statement to clarify the dispute between Renault and McLaren...
FOTA Backs Renault and McLaren in Unpaid Debts Dispute
26 Mar 2009, 15:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you yesterday, McLaren and Renault have threatened Bernie Ecclestone that they might boycott the Australian Grand Prix unless the Englishman pays his debts to the teams. Ecclestone h...
Brawn GP Lays Off 275 Employees
26 Mar 2009, 15:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Brawn Grand Prix managed to secure their first financial partnership for the 2009 Formula 1 season – with British clothing manufacturer Henri Lloyd – that didn't necessaril...
Alonso Agrees to 5M Euro Pay Cut
25 Mar 2009, 14:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It is believed that the double world champion will have to submit to a pay cut of approximately 1/3 of his former salary ahead of the 2009 season. As announced by Renault's boss Flavio Briatore...
Renault Reduces Paycheck to F1 Drivers
24 Mar 2009, 16:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Cutting costs in Formula One doesn't refer only to the teams' spending in terms of technical operations or development work but also to the drivers' paycheck. It was only natural the ...
McLaren Confirm KERS-Powered Car in Australia
24 Mar 2009, 13:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Mercedes is the 3rd team to announce the debut of their Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) from as early as the Aussie GP. The Woking-based team was one of the first teams to start their ...
Renault and McLaren Threaten to Boycott Aussie GP
24 Mar 2009, 10:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault and McLaren Mercedes have threatened F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone with the boycott of the Australian Grand Prix. The reason? Unpaid debts to the teams coming from the 78-year old Englishman....
French Scrapping Incentives Boost Minicar Production
23 Mar 2009, 15:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Finally a good news in the industry category... According to reports, the scrapping incentives offered by the French government increased the minicars overall production in February but still not en...
Samsung eMX Concept Teaser Photos Released
23 Mar 2009, 13:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Largely unknown to the European and American consumers, the Korean group Samsung also has an automotive division. Far from being just a whim of the electronics giant, the auto division, 80 percent o...
Renault to Challenge for the F1 Title in 2009
23 Mar 2009, 13:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault don't make any secret from the fact that they are determined to fight for the championship this year. Following a title-dry period in the last 3 years – mainly due to the low-perf...
Brundle Thinks Alonso Is Favorite for F1 Title
23 Mar 2009, 11:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former F1 driver and part of BBC's commentary crew for the 2009 F1 season Martin Brundle believes two-time world champion Fernando Alonso holds the highest chances of winning the title this yea...
Ferrari Confirm KERS in Australia
23 Mar 2009, 10:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari are the second of the F1 teams to confirm the use of their Kinetic Energy Recovery System in Australia, as reported by British magazine Autosport. According to the aforementioned source, bot...
Renault Increases Production to Meet Growing Demand
20 Mar 2009, 15:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Paradoxically and contrary to what you may expect during so difficult economic recession times, Renault today announced that it will increase production at the Flins site in France (Clio III) and No...