Renault to Debut KERS in Australia
18 Mar 2009, 10:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Media reports in Great Britain have unveiled that Renault F1 will begin the 2009 season with a functional R29-incorporated Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). The piece of news came from British ...
Renault's TCe Engine Goes to Production in Spain
17 Mar 2009, 13:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French manufacturer Renault has begun production of its fuel efficient 1.4l gasoline engine at the company's plant in Valladolid, Spain, Autonews reported. The TCe 130 turbocharged powerplan...
Paul Ricard Testing - Results Day 1
12 Mar 2009, 10:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The GP2 Series teams have concluded their first testing session at Paul Ricard this week, with the best time of the day going to new Super Nova driver Javier Villa. Trying on the brand new engine pr...
Renault Still Keen on "Crisis-Period Labor Deal" Proposal
12 Mar 2009, 09:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault today announced that the company is still interested in implemented a crisis-period labor deal following the meeting with trade union representatives on March 10, emphasi...
Alonso: Renault Still Behind Schedule
12 Mar 2009, 08:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although admitting he is more confident about his car's capabilities this season as compared to 2008, double world champion Fernando Alonso insisted the Renault R29 is yet to have the necessary...
Renault Give Alonso More Testing Days to Develop 2009 Car
11 Mar 2009, 09:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso has taken over from Nelsinho Piquet during the second day of testing at Barcelona this week. Although the Brazilian was scheduled to complete 2 days of testing at the Circuit de Cata...
Gordini to Return in Renault's Lineup
9 Mar 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Renault is reported to officially revive the Gordini brand as an in-house tuner for its model line-up, CAR magazine has revealed. After numerous reports that hinted at Alpine's revival, Renault...
Renault Nissan Zero Emission Partnership Goes to Tucson
6 Mar 2009, 16:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Renault Nissan Zero Emission partnership is expanding its program, after the announcement made today by the two companies and Pima Association of Governments (PAG), which represents the Tucson regio...
FOTA Pushes for New Concorde Agreement
5 Mar 2009, 14:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The world of Formula 1 is really seems to be subject to many changes lately and we're not talking about the cost-reduction and sporting-regulation revisions agreed upon by the Formula One Teams...
Renault Threatens to Quit F1
4 Mar 2009, 15:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault have issued their first threat to Bernie Ecclestone and the world of Formula 1, revealing that they are considering quitting the sport due to the current level of revenues for F1 teams. Pres...
Renault-Nissan Starts Zero-Emission Initiative
4 Mar 2009, 14:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault-Nissan alliance and the city of Yokohama today announced a zero-emission mobility initiative codenamed "Project Zero" especially aimed at cutting CO2 emissions and encourage people...
Renault Clio RS 200 Is Unleashed at Geneva
3 Mar 2009, 16:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Beside the RS version of Megane, the French manufacturer Renault used the 2009 Geneva Auto Show to introduce the new Clio Renaultsport 200, a new model especially "aimed at drivers looking for ...
Alonso Tops the Morning Testing at Jerez - Day 3
3 Mar 2009, 14:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / What was that all about Renault R29 not keeping the pace with its 2009 contenders? Fernando Alonso sure made a clear statement in that direction earlier this morning, as he took his 2009-spec Renaul...
2009 Renault Megane RS Launched with Photos and Video
3 Mar 2009, 15:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The sporty Megane Renault Sport was finally unveiled to the general public today at the Geneva Auto Show. The new model is now powered by a new-generation 2.0-liter 16-valve turbocharged petrol engi...
France: New Renault Clio to Cost from 12,800 Euros
3 Mar 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French automaker Renault today rolled out the French prices for the latest Renault Clio facelift, with the cheapest variant to cost 12,800 euros (three-door hatchback, Authentique equipment level). ...
Renault Modus & Grand Modus Exception Rolled Out
27 Feb 2009, 16:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault today announced the availability of Modus and Grand Modus Exception, two limited editions based on the Dynamique version but adding a number of additional features. First...
US Automotive Aid Displeases France
27 Feb 2009, 15:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the economic crisis rages on, there is not a single car manufacturer on the planet that can escape its grip. We have all seen ever decreasing sales reports, massive job cuts and plant closures. M...
Romain Grosjean Signs GP2 Deal with Barwa Addax
27 Feb 2009, 13:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The winners of last year's teams' classification in the GP2 Main Series, Barwa Campos, have decided to live up to their expectations for 2009 and signed former ART Grand Prix driver Romain...
Renault Aims to Kill Alpine
26 Feb 2009, 17:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While some automakers struggle to get through the crisis and call for support from their local governments, French manufacturer Renault is apparently planning to kill the sporty Alpine brand. It see...
Automakers Aren't Begging for Money, Says Renault's Ghosn
26 Feb 2009, 13:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if automakers around the world turned to desperate campaigns to convince their domestic governments to approve financial packages for the automotive industry, Renault's CEO Carlos Ghosn sa...