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Renault goes for nostalgia with its new electric models

By today's standards, the original Renault 5 is a museum piece from the 1970s.

Renault's Scenic Vision may be running on electricity and hydrogen within eight years.

Renault looks to future combination of electricity and hydrogen

Renault is planning to re-invent its Scenic model model to accommodate a combination of electric and hydrogen technology that is designed to deliver long distances with minimum hassle.

Motors • 24 May 22

The Dacia Spring is based on a small crossover currently sold in China - the K-ZE.

Dacia confirms production plan for Europe's cheapest electric car

Renault's budget division, Dacia, has confirmed plans to build what it says will be Europe's cheapest all-electric car and will launch it in two years time.

Motors • 16 Mar 20

Much of the styling from the previous Clio model has been retained.

Renault's latest version of the Clio arrives.

Most of the changes to Renault's Clio seem to have been made on the inside but its price should help maintain its popularity.

Motors • 14 Nov 19

Carlos Gohn's salary was officially €15 million a year.

Nissan boss on €15 million a year fired for financial misconduct.

One of the world's most powerful businessmen, Carlos Ghosn, the chairman of Nissan, is to be sacked for under-reporting income of some €40 million over a five year period from 2011.

Motors • 20 Nov 18

The diesel and petrol sales ban will come into force in the UK in 2040.

Ireland urged to follow UK ban on sale of diesel and petrol cars.

The British move comes as the Irish Government has been criticised by the Climate Change Advisory Council for not taking enough measures to make Ireland a low carbon economy.

Motors • 26 Jul 17

Renault loves a Tri-er

Elite Triathlete and Rio Olympic hopeful Bryan Keane is geared up and ready to go following Renault's announcement of a three-year partnership as the Official Vehicle of Triathlon Ireland.

Motors • 27 Feb 15

Renault Twingo

The third generation Twingo is a remarkable little car. The tiny four-seater has its engine under the boot floor and it is rear wheel drive too!

Motors • 03 Dec 14

Renault Zoe

Zoe... She's electric.

Motors • 26 Aug 14

Renault France wins award

In France, Renault has won the Corporate Citizen Award (Trophée de l'Entreprise Citoyenne) in the Large Company category for its social entrepreneurship programme, Renault Mobiliz.

Motors • 17 Nov 13

Renault Scénic XMOD

XMOD is a beefed up Scénic, aimed at the Crossover SUV buyer.

Motors • 17 Sep 13

Renault Captur

Captur from Renault could be a serious rival to Nissan's Juke.

Motors • 21 Aug 13

Renault Captur

Captur from Renault could be a serious rival to Nissan's Juke.

Motors • 21 Aug 13

The four generations of the Clio Cup have earned recognition for their performance, reliability and accessibility

Clio Cup racer

With nearly 50 years of experience in motorsport, Renault Sport Technologies has drawn on its knowledge to create the latest high performance competition car.

Motors • 29 Jul 13

Renault Finance is offering six months' free car finance on a new 132 Renault Clio, Megane or Fluence

Happy New Year from Renault!

Renault Ireland is doing its bit to get people into '132' cars.

Motors • 29 Jun 13

Marathon Renaults

The Dublin City Marathon's Race Director, Jim Aughney, has announced a new partnership with Renault Ireland, which will see the male and female winners in 2013 receive a brand new Renault Fluence Z.E. electric car.

Motors • 06 Jun 13

An attractive machine that ticks a lot of boxes

Renault Clio

The fourth-generation Clio gets a fresh, exciting new look.

Motors • 27 Feb 13

Renault ZE

Renault Ireland is getting ready to launch its four-strong zero emissions (ZE) range of electric vehicles.

Motors • 26 Jul 11

Renault Wind

Renault has added a cute, slightly odd-looking car to its range of competitively price machines.

Motors • 26 Apr 11

Renault's Electric Dream

Renault is leading the charge for electric vehicles with four models on the way.

Motors • 17 Jun 11

Renault Fluence

Renault sales are soaring and the new Fluence is part of the reason. It's affordable, but is it any good?

Motors • 17 Aug 10

Renault Grand Scenic

The MPV may be a niche player, but it is a rational machine at a tempting price.

Motors • 17 Jun 11

Renault Megane Hatchback

Renault plays it safe with the latest Megane Hatchback, but it is a better car than the outgoing model.

Motors • 31 Mar 09

Renault Laguna Coupe

Renault has a stunning looking car with the Laguna Coupe but looks can be deceiving!

Motors • 03 Mar 09

Renault Laguna

The new Laguna has its work cut out to succeed in a highly competitive sector but there is one interesting engine option that will prove quite tempting.

Motors • 10 Sep 07