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The Latest Breaking News from Renault

It's the last call for Alpine A110. Because all good things come to an end, the Renault-owned sports car brand will discontinue its mid-engine coupe in 2026. The clock is ticking as the order books will close in 12 months. The lineup receives a final update before France's Cayman rival…

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Dacia Is Working On A $19,000 Electric Renault Twingo Twin

Renault-owned Dacia found electric vehicle success in Europe with its super affordable Spring, which sold over 140,000 units between 2021 and 2024 when a heavily revised model was introduced. The Spring’s biggest problem, though, is that it’s manufactured in China through a Renault joint venture, so Dacia is now designing…

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Dacia aims to replace Spring as the UK’s next cheapest EV

Value brand will bring new budget city car to market in double-quick time and build it in Europe

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Renault Revs Up Profitability In 2024

Renault confirmed on Thursday it defied headwinds in the car industry by boosting revenue and attaining record profitability in 2024 thanks to the success of its new line up of vehicles, although net profit sank as it scaled back its partnership with Nissan.

International Business Times

Honda And Nissan Might Still End Up Together, But There’s A Big ‘If’: Report

The merger between Honda and Nissan would have created the world’s fourth-largest automaker. However, the negotiations fell apart last week, partly because Nissan believed it should be seen as an equal rights member of the tie-up, while Honda demanded Nissan become a fully owned subsidiary.

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Renault Made A Breakthrough In EV Fire Safety. Now Others Can Use It For Free

A growing number of automakers and battery companies are racing to solve the risk of fires in electric vehicles. Now Renault has introduced its own fix called the “Fireman Access” system, designed to douse flames more effectively and quickly.

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Why adding to Williams' F1 legacy would be Sainz's "proudest moment"

History is not lost on Carlos Sainz as he becomes the fourth driver in Formula 1 to race for the Big Three of Ferrari, McLaren and now Williams.

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The next phase in Alpine’s F1 recovery

If you had told any Formula 1 fan at the start of 2024 that by the end of the season Alpine would have a double podium and finish sixth in the constructors’ championship, you would probably have been met by some very confused looks.

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What Next For Honda And Nissan?

Honda and Nissan on Thursday announced the scrapping of merger talks that would have created the world's third-biggest auto company by unit sales behind Toyota and Volkswagen.

International Business Times

Japan's Honda And Nissan Scrap Merger Talks

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday they had scrapped merger talks that would have created the world's third-largest automaker by unit sales.

International Business Times

Two New Bills Would Kill The EV Tax Credit, Slap $1,000 Tax On EV Purchases

Tired of politics yet? It's only February, so buckle up. On Today's episode of America, the EV tax credit is once again in the spotlight. Not only are lawmakers looking to end the $7,500 credit for new vehicles, but they're also suggesting repealing the tax credit and adding a $1,000…

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Eni happy returns – energy company back in F1 with Alpine

Eni has made a return to Formula 1 and is back on board at Enstone after signing a strategic partnership deal with both Alpine and Renault.

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Renault 5 restomod blends vintage style with EV innovation

A team of automotive wizards has transformed a classic 1970s Renault 5 GTL into a sleek EV, blending retro charm with futuristic tech. The latter part was represented by the digital instrument cluster, designed and created especially for this project.

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Will Renault sell its stake in Nissan?

In the automotive sector, there is talk of a possible new alliance. After saying goodbye to Honda, Foxconn has not ruled out buying Renault's 36% stake in Nissan. However, the company, which is the world's largest producer of electrical and electronic components for OEMs, has made it clear that its…

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Europe's most popular cars - ranked by country

In 2024, the most popular car on the old continent was the Dacia Sandero (268,101 units, +14%), followed by the Renault Clio (216,317 units, +7%) and the Volkswagen Golf (215,715 units, +17%). A total of 12.91 million new cars were registered in Europe (+0.9%), mainly due to the demand for hybrid…

TechRadar

Volkswagen teases new EV that's set to become the cheapest it's ever made

The new ID.One is set to cost around $21,000 when it goes on sale.

TechRadar

Renault's hyper-efficient concept car swaps pedals for fighter jet controls – and it could catch on

Rolling laboratory uses hand controls, and so could future EVs

Fortune

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn confirms it would seek to buy Renault’s stake in Nissan if up for grabs

With Renault’s alliance with Nissan on the rocks, Foxconn could scoop up its 15% interest as part of a plan by the Taiwanese contract manufacturer to expand into the EV market.

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Renault's New Electric Vans Revive Estafette, Goelette Names

With over half a million vans to its name, the Estafette was a staple of Renault’s commercial vehicle lineup between 1959 and 1980 before being retired. Now, the French automaker has revived the iconic Estafette nameplate for a brand-new, all-electric commercial vehicle based on a newly developed 800-volt skateboard architecture.

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Renault Brings Back Historic Names for Futuristic Vans

Like many automakers, Renault is keen on dusting off nameplates it hasn't used in decades. The R5 (Le Car in the United States) is back, and the reborn R4 goes on sale later this year. In addition, the Twingo will return in 2026. On the commercial side, the French brand…

Motorsport

The F1 and sportscar highlights of the Retromobile historic extravaganza

France, birthplace of motor racing 130 years ago and a patriotic bastion of style, elegance and avant garde design, is the perfect home of Retromobile, arguably the world’s greatest car show.

Autosport

The F1 and sportscar highlights of the Retromobile historic extravaganza

France, birthplace of motor racing 130 years ago and a patriotic bastion of style, elegance and avant garde design, is the perfect home of Retromobile, arguably the world’s greatest car show.

International Business Times UK

Honda, Nissan Reportedly Calling Off £46.2B Merger Amidst Restructuring, Subsidiary Concerns

Sources stated that Nissan's board objected to Honda's plan to make Nissan a subsidiary of its company.

The Guardian - UK

Nissan preparing to pull out of merger talks with Honda

Nissan looking for another partner to help shift to electric cars after tensions over perceived imbalance, says source

Motorsport

Is Renault meddling too much with Alpine’s F1 team? Oakes refutes that theory

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has responded to comments from Otmar Szafnauer hitting out at the Renault leadership, asserting his Formula 1 team is "very lucky to have that support".

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