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Articles in category "Renault"

April 20
2010

The Renault ZE concept Soon reality with the Fluence and Kangoo

Renault benefits from the arrival of spring to disclose new information about its upcoming electric cars.


renault concept ze 1 Le concept Renault Z.E Bientôt réalité avec la Fluence et le Kangoo
The Renault-Nissan group announces its first two models of electric car that will soon be ready for mass production.

The Renault Fluence ZE had already been presented as a concept at the last Geneva Motor Show. Here it is almost final version with a 95 hp electric motor developing 226 Nm of torque.

With a lithium-ion battery of 250 kg and with its system of energy recovery during braking, the Fluence announces a range of 160 km. Note that the batteries are located between the back seat and trunk reducing the volume of it.

Pleasant surprise, the Renault Kangoo also arrives version ZE (Zero Emissions).

renault concept ze 10 Le concept Renault Z.E Bientôt réalité avec la Fluence et le Kangoo

Equipped with the same device as the Fluence, Kangoo ZE has a 60 hp motor powered by a battery under the cargo floor and announce the same autonomy. Moreover, it appears 3 to 3.5 m3 and 650 kg payload, all for 4.21 m long.

Several methods of charging will be available:
- With a household outlet for a period of 6 to 8 am
- With a fast charging station in 30 minutes.

Marketing of Renault Fluence ZE and Kangoo ZE is scheduled for the first half of 2011.

Image Gallery of Fluence and Kangoo ZE:

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August 17
2009

2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: the return starts strong

The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show , which runs from September 17 to 27, will be the first major auto show in September. The time has come for manufacturers to present their future models.

francfort 1 Salon de Francfort 2009: la rentrée commence fort

Between the economic crisis and the enthusiasm of some people to ecology, the auto market has changed. Even if we still believe, the big sedans and 4 × 4, 2 storeys high have not really popular.

bonus malus Salon de Francfort 2009: la rentrée commence fort

Although some manufacturers like General Motors have remained deaf to this phenomenon, most quickly realized they would have to revise their copies. Boosted by the bonus / penalty and increased fuel prices, sales of city cars have soared and the market for 4 × 4 and sedans, it has collapsed.

Manufacturers will therefore address the Frankfurt Motor Show under the banner of the new energies and present their latest advances in environmental matters.

bonus malus 1 Salon de Francfort 2009: la rentrée commence fort

But which models are expected for this show? Autopremium is pleased to introduce you to some who do not leave you surely marble.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin makes us wait for almost two years with his "Fast". While at the last Geneva Motor Show, we were treated to Lagonda concept, which has not really excited the crowd, we hope they finally reveal their sedan this year.


Aston Martin Rapide Concept

Audi

Audi is great shape and shows its willingness to tackle new market segments. The stunning coupé Audi A5 Sportback now has a (read: 5 doors). This exhibit coming to the side of the new Audi A1 and maybe even the next A8.


Audi A5 Sportback

Audi A1

Audi A8

BMW

BMW understands the future of the car and also present its new X1 SUV, the BMW 7 Series and X6 ActiveHybrid.


BMW X1 SUV

BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid

SUV BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

Citroen

Citoren who also on the rise since the C4 Picasso and the restyling of the C5 is expected to present its new C3 and finally tell us a little about his declination upscale, the DS3.


Citroen C3

Citroen DS3

Ferrari

Ferrari puts the dishes in the great and promises a spectacle with the F458 Italia, replacement for the F430.


The Ferrari F458 Italia

Jaguar

Jaguar is enjoying a renaissance. After the XF, here is his big sister the XJ, the new lounge rolling upscale brand so British.


The Jaguar XJ

Opel

Opel, in trouble because of General Motors, should present the new Opel Astra and say a little more about its future.


New Opel Astra

Peugeot

Peugeot, highly anticipated this year, will delight her fans and finally formalize the RCZ coupe.


Peugeot RCZ

Porsche

Besides the Panamera with a possible hybrid version, will present this year's Porsche Porsche 911 Turbo facelift. It now has direct injection and the new PDK gearbox.


Porsche 911 Turbo

Renault

Renault, which breathes a little thanks to sales of its new Megane will present its variation "RS" and long-awaited version of its Laguna Sedan.


Renault Megane RS

Volkswagen

Volkswagen, which has just renewed its Golf and Polo, not a responsible news apart from the Golf R20 which will appeal to downsizing and will replace the R32.


Volkswagen Golf R20

The Raw 2009 this show promises to be particularly significant and promises us new crispy ...

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August 6
2009

Nissan presents its electric car: the Leaf

Nissan, Renault's Japanese partner has just introduced a new electric car called the Leaf, a car with zero tailpipe emissions.

nissan leaf 8 Nissan présente sa voiture électrique: la Leaf

The Renault-Nissan group that has not been in top form lately, trying to invest the green car market by trying the challenge of 100% electric.

CEO Carlos Ghosn has presented the Nissan Leaf, this 5-seater city car during the inauguration of the new headquarters of Nissan in Japan.

Similar in shape to the Renault Twingo, Nissan Leaf is an electric car with a lithium-ion battery and has a range of about 160 km.

This car can be recharged on the sector as a simple electric device and reach 80% charge in 30 minutes and Mr. Ghosn said.

The Nissan Leaf may also reach a maximum speed and constant near 140 km / h and CEO of Renault-Nissan has insisted that, unlike hybrid cars, this car is 100% electric and rejects no pollutants into the atmosphere.

Production of the Nissan Leaf is expected to begin in late 2010 for a large-scale commercialization in 2011.

Only drawback, although the purchase price of the Nissan Leaf will be equivalent to conventional vehicles, the lithium-ion battery will be leased separately and the price of refills is not yet known ...

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Source: Auto Express

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July 25
2009

The ranking of best-selling compact cars in the month of June 2009

Here are the rankings of the best sales for the month of June 2009 in the compact car segment from the site turbo.fr.


peugeot 308 Le classement des meilleures ventes de voitures compactes au mois de juin 2009

It is noted that the new models of Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf are ranked 2nd and 3rd on the podium while the Citroen C4 fall, despite its recent facelift.

Despite the current economic situation, Audi and BMW are unaware of the crisis and are in the middle of the pack with top models.
For Opel and Toyota is more difficult and we do see a drop in sales of the Corsa and Yaris.

Brand - Model June 2009 Change in%
1 - Peugeot 308 10,471 + 12.6
2 - Renault Megane 8068 + 63.5
3 - Volkswagen Golf 4907 + 22.1
4 - Citroen C4 4074 - 14.3
5 - Ford Focus 2241 + 0.8
6 - BMW 1 Series 1666 - 2.2
7 - Audi A3 1388 - 1
8 - Opel Astra 870 - 49.1
9 - Seat Leon 753 - 4.6
10 - Toyota Auris 685 - 38.2

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April 2
2009

Renault returned to center stage with the Megane 3 RS

Unveiled at the last Geneva Motor Show, the new Megane RS will arrive in concession in October 2009 and looks even more formidable than the last.

renault megane iii rs 005 Renault revient sur le devant de la scène avec la Mégane 3 RS

The 4-cylinder 2.0 liter turbo is renewed on the new model to win passage of a few extra horsepower and torque.
It now shows 250 hp and 340 Nm of torque at 3000 r / min with 80% available from 1900 r / min for a combined consumption of 8.4 L/100 and a rejection of C0 ² 195g.

Its weight when it is not expected to evolve and remain too around 1350 kg, pending testing we can hope to display a 0 to 100 km / h in 6 seconds.

This version will be entitled to a specific interior and will be available as for the Megane II Sport or Cup a chassis (10 mm lower than the chassis Sport).

Om will be available in two sizes, 235/40/R18 and 235/35/R19 and other novelty fans will have already noticed, this is the only central exhaust trapezoidal, the only negative note being the GPS options that will ...

The official price has not yet been reported, but should be around 30 000 euros.

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