

Renault

2022 Renault 5 Turbo 3E: Electric track hatch prototype revealed
Drift-inspired show car takes the Renault 5 electric concept to new performance heights with wild aero, 280kW and crazy steering angles

VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far

This is every Electric Vehicle strategy, brand by brand
From Audi to Volvo: Here’s how the major manufacturers will transition into the electric age

VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet

2023 Renault Arkana: New features announced, Australian timing unclear
New range-topping E-Tech engineered trim for Arkana SUV, as well as Clio and Captur

Renault Megane RS safe for Australia, as UK sales end
Renault has reportedly stopped production of the Megane small car for the United Kingdom, as the local division confirms the Megane RS will continue ‘in limited numbers’

Australia’s best-selling cars, SUVs and utes in 2022
With six months down and another six to go, we take a look at which models are leading their respective sales races

VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011

VFACTS May 2022: New car sales labour towards one million
Australia’s new-car market posted a small year-on-year swing towards negative growth in May’s election month, with continuing gains for ‘green’ cars and an even greater majority for the Toyota party

Renault Kangoo and Master E-Tech to join Australian line-up
The fully-electric commercials vans are locked in for a local berth

Renault Scenic Vision previews hydrogen-electric model
The hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle is slated to go into production from 2024

Renault Australia announces upcoming price increase, effective July 1
The rise will be Renault’s second in less than six months

Renault Group sells 100 per cent of stake in Russia operation
After months of conflict in Ukraine, Renault is finally out of its deal with Russia

Renault to set-up dedicated EV business ahead of electric-only push
While Renault has made its mind up, Nissan is waiting to see how its Alliance partner fares

Geely purchases stake in Renault Korea with plans to export to US
The two companies are leaning on each other’s experiences in local markets to expand their operations

VFACTS April 2022: New car sales slump as supply chains break
The new car market is recording higher sales than pre-pandemic levels, but last year’s April hasn’t been beaten

VFACTS March 2022: New car sales return to form as Tesla reports figures
Despite supply chain issues, the industry has recorded its strongest March sales since 2018

2022 Renault Captur: R.S. Line pricing and features for Australia
R.S. Line upgrades join the Captur after being rolled out for Arkana

Car companies raided by authorities over suspected cartel activity
European authorities have launched an investigation into antitrust violations, with carmakers included in the probe

Mercedes-Benz could lose $3bn in assets to Russian Government
A growing exodus of carmakers from Russia could end with its government taking control of abandoned assets

2022 Renault Koleos Black Edition joins range
Renault has reintroduced the limited Koleos Black Edition to sit in the middle of the line-up

2023 Renault Austral – everything we know
Tech from the fully-electric Megane will trickle into the Austral

2023 Renault Austral revealed, Australian debut not confirmed
The Kadjar is dead, long live the Austral – Renault’s new-generation compact SUV

VFACTS February 2022: Market begins to recover in spite of ongoing delays
The strongest post-COVID February has seen some familiar models at the top of the sales charts