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Renault Scenic ZEV H2 review.

THIS might look like a standard Renault Scenic, but underneath that unassuming pale blue bodywork lies a glimpse ofthe future of motoring.

Promising to be the most environmentally friendly model the French firm has ever built, the ZEV H2 isn’t simply an exercise in squeezing more mileage out of every last drop of fuel; it’s a fully fledged, production-ready zero-emissions fuel cell car. (more…)

Renault Clio Sport 2008 review.

The new Renault Clio Sport Tourer has arrived in the UK, offering competitive pricing, impressive standard equipment, innovative features, greater load space and practicality, combined with the all the style and exterior good looks Clio is renowned for. The Sport Tourer version is a compact estate without compromising on interior space. (more…)

Renault Laguna2008 review.

In keeping with the style and seduction of its latest creation, Renault chose the most glamorous weekend in Europe’s social calendar to take the wraps off of the Laguna Coupe at the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix. (more…)

Renault Megane Diesel sedan review.

UNTIL now, Renault could only sit back and watch as all of its European rivals (and Mazda) exploit the strong growth of diesel passenger car sales in Australia. However, the French seem to have learnt from the others’ mistakes, because the new Megane dCi sedan is big on features, small on price and – vitally – comes with an automatic option. That it looks good and barely sounds or drives like a diesel are further feathers in the Renault’s cap. (more…)

Renault Twingo Sport 2008 review.

This is another in a long line of European cars we just can’t buy in the States, but that we’d give our left lug nuts to drive on a daily basis. The recently unveiled Twingo Renault Sport joins a group of euro cars that combine economy and fun, with an emphasis on sporty looks and handling to match. If this sounds like your kind of thing, you’ll be upset to know that it still isn’t coming here. For masochists, you can read more about the Twingo Sport in the press release after the jump, but the short version is that this third Renault Sport model is based on the new Twingo that was unveiled here in Geneva last year. (more…)

Renault Koleos 2008 review.

Renault’s longstanding MPV experience combined with the 4×4 technology already proven on existing Alliance models, ensures that its all-new 4×4 crossover, Koleos, benefits from a rich heritage of expertise. (more…)