Renault Engine Supercharged Alpine Performance In F1 Race
Posted by Group1 Renault on 09 Apr 2022 under Formula 1 Racing Team, General, News
Renault F1/ Alpine at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
F1 fans assemble – it’s time to get VERY excited about the latest developments in terms of the French automaker’s F1 engine. Fair enough, we may be a little biased in this regard, but we are not the only ones who think so! Alpine Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon is a big fan of the latest Renault engine upgrade as well…
Renault Kiger Gets Four-Star GNCAP Safety Rating
Posted by Group1 Renault on 24 Mar 2022 under General, News, Renault, Renault Kiger
The Renault Kiger impresses with a 4-star GNCAP safety rating
The subcompact SUV segment in South Africa has seen many additions in recent years but few have had the same impact as the increasingly-popular Renault Kiger. This sub-4-metre compact SUV is European-made and assembled in India. Today, it is the best-selling car in its B-SUV segment thanks to modern styling, advanced driver technologies, an affordable price tag and now, a four-star Global NCAP safety rating.
Your Frugal Fuel Brand – A Renault Efficiency Appraisal
Posted by Group1 Renault on 16 Mar 2022 under Blog, General, Renault, Renault Clio, Renault Duster, Renault Kiger, Renault Koleos, Renault Kwid, Renault Triber, Vehicle Tips & Advice
Renault cars can help you manage your fuel exspenses
A mate told his friend to take his date to somewhere expensive to impress her, so he took her to a filling station. True story. Not a joke though, with 95 unleaded going at R20.88 a litre at the time of writing.
E-Cars Too Expensive? Not If Renault Has Their Way!
Posted by Group1 Renault on 01 Mar 2022 under Blog, Electric Vehicles, General, Renault
Renault to manufacture affordable electric vehicles
Are you a fan of clean, green energy? What are we saying – of course, you are! After all, with all the data we currently have at our disposal, it’s clear that the time for change is now. Climate change is not a joke, and of the big ways to contribute to a more sustainable society is to align yourself with companies and manufacturers that are moving towards this goal.
At Last, The New Renault Clio V – Prices And Details
Posted by Group1 Renault on 17 Feb 2022 under General, New Car Launches, News, Renault Clio
2022 Renault Clio V
The hot hatch component on South Africa’s roads has just caught fire – the all-new Renault Clio V has finally arrived. Although shown at Geneva in 2019, the V was delayed first by you-know-what and then by the worldwide semiconductor shortage. But the wait was worth it.
Top Honours For Renault At The Festival International
Posted by Group1 Renault on 10 Feb 2022 under Blog, Electric Vehicles, General, News, Renault
Renault 4 & 5 impresses at Festival International
Only the French would have a competition to choose the most beautiful concept car of the year. Only the French would include in its jury panel not only car industry and motoring journalists, but members from design-heavy fields like architecture and jewellery. But the jury’s task was merely to shortlist the contestants, and the public ultimately voted online. And voted they did, choosing the Renault 5 prototype by 70%, while the Renault SUITE N°4 got the Jury’s Honourable Mention Award.
A Massive EV Investment By Automotive Alliance
Posted by Group1 Renault on 31 Jan 2022 under Blog, Electric Vehicles, General, News, Renault
Renault AIR4
When the battleship HMS Dreadnought was launched in 1906, it was so superior that it made all other battleships instantly obsolete. This included Britain’s own vast fleet. It levelled the playing field – all countries started building this new technology at the same time. Electric Vehicles (EVs) will have the same effect on car manufacturers, although the process, which really took off in the late 2010s, is still accelerating and there are as yet no clear winners. But everybody is in the race.
A Virtual Car Museum With 3D Pics – Renault Originals
Posted by Group1 Renault on 18 Jan 2022 under Blog, General, News, Renault
3D Renault Originals museum
In English it is a butterfly, in German a Schmetterling, while the French call it Papillon, pronounced pa-pee-on. This demonstrates that many German words sound like a declaration of war, while the French, although they cannot spell, makes everything sound like love.
New PV Tech Used On Renault Trucks For Max Efficiency
Posted by Group1 Renault on 29 Dec 2021 under Blog, General, News, Renault
Renault Trucks get new tech
As previously reported, Renault made a major splash at this year’s Solutrans trade fair in France. Many of the more noteworthy exhibitions were in the sustainable and green spheres. A noteworthy piece of technology was the introduction of lightweight, super-strong solar panels to be fitted to trucks.
International Van Of The Year – The Renault Kangoo
Posted by Group1 Renault on 25 Nov 2021 under General, News, Renault, Renault Kangoo
Renault’s Kangoo van wins IVOTY!
Would you not love to have an IVOTY? Probably yes, because IVOTY stands for International Van of the Year. This title is awarded by a panel of European motoring journalists to the best light commercial vehicle (LCV) released over the past twelve months. The new Renault Kangoo came first in a tough field of 14 LCVs across 11 different brands.
