New Renault Arkana belongs to the circle of the safest vehicles, obtaining the maximum 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Protection of the occupants: Based on the CMF-B modular platform, the same as Captur, New Renault Arkana benefits from an optimized body structure, redesigned seat structures and seatbelt fasteners with pyrotechnic pre-tensioners and load-limiters, for optimal support of all occupants. Renault...
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Bigster Concept: Dacia enters the C-Segment with an outdoorsy touch of coolness
As part of Groupe Renault’s Renaulution strategy, Dacia unveiled its 5-year plan. With the creation of the Dacia-Lada business unit, Dacia will boost its efficiency and competitiveness, while going beyond its perimeter in terms of products. The presentation of the Bigster Concept paves the way for new horizons for Dacia...
Read more Electric vehicles: Renault, the leading brand in Europe
In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, Groupe Renault saw its sales fall by 21.3% to 2,949,849 units, in a market down 14.2%. The decline in group sales was mainly due to its high exposure in countries which were strictly confined and suspended their sales activities in the second quarter, as well...
Read more Euro NCAP News: The Stars Align for Mazda MX-30 and Honda Jazz
Euro NCAP News: The Stars Align for Mazda MX-30 and Honda Jazz Euro NCAP publishes its third round of results today, putting two small family cars to the test: the new Honda Jazz and Mazda’s first all-electric vehicle, the MX-30. Both sign off with a complete set of stars. The...
Read more ID.3 Sets the Tone for a Safe and Clean Future
ID.3 Sets the Tone for a Safe and Clean Future Today, Euro NCAP publishes its safety rating of the ID.3. Volkswagen’s first full electric vehicle hits the ground running with five-stars. The much-anticipated ID.3 is Volkswagen’s first ground-up full electric vehicle and, following the iconic Beetle and Golf, takes the...
Read more A Short Guide to Electric Vehicles
Types of Electric Vehicles There are currently four types of electric vehicles. There are BEVs, which are battery-powered electric vehicles with a single electric engine, E-REV, extended-range electric vehicles, and PHEVs, which are plug-in hybrid cars, they have a small combustion engine that charges the battery. Usually, they have a...
Read more RENAULT EWAYS: EN ROUTE TO ZERO-CARBON MOBILITY
RENAULT EWAYS: EN ROUTE TO ZERO-CARBON MOBILITY On the occasion of Renault eWays, an unprecedented event dedicated to the electric mobility of today and tomorrow, Groupe Renault is committing to carbon neutrality by 2050 in Europe and is unveiling two new electric vehicles: Renault Mégane eVision: a dynamic compact hatchback...
Read more What’s Audi Been Up To Recently?
Audi is one of the world’s most iconic car brands, but it doesn’t make much of a song and dance about what goes on inside the company. In that respect, it is quite demure and reserved. Part of that has to do with the “dieselgate” scandal that rocked the industry...
Read more The all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible
All figures relating to performance, fuel/electric power consumption and emissions are provisional. All of the stated model variants, equipment features, technical data, fuel/electric power consumption and emissions figures relate to the offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary...
Read more New Toyota Yaris Sets the Benchmark for Small Family Car Safety
Safety Rebooted: New Toyota Yaris Sets the Benchmark for Small Family Car Safety Euro NCAP returns with the result of the first car to be rated against its revamped 2020 protocols. Toyota’s latest small family car, the Yaris, chalks up a full five stars. Toyota’s fourth-generation Yaris emerges with flying...
Read more New BMW 5 Series for the Chinese market celebrates its premiere at the Auto China 2020 in Beijing
New BMW 5 Series for the Chinese market celebrates its premiere at the Auto China 2020 in Beijing Following the market launch of the new BMW 5 Series on many markets worldwide in July 2020, the latest model generation of the successful business sedan will now celebrate its premiere in...
Read more Summer Road Trip? These Tips Should Have You Covered
Road trips never used to happen as much as they did ten or twenty years ago. Then coronavirus happened, meaning people are less likely to travel abroad and more likely to stay in their own country. However, they still want a break or even a holiday. This usually means driving...
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