Renault unveils new Captur with 1.3L Turbo Power for South Africa market On December 8, Renault unveiled the new Captur for the South African market. It is offered in three trims i.e., Techno, Iconic, and the top-spec Esprit Alpine. All variants are powered by a 1.3L turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a dual-clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox, which generates output of 113 kW and 270 Nm. Fuel efficiency is rated at 6.6L/ 100 km. Exterior, it fe...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

fer a full lineup with three motors, two battery sizes and five trims, starting from EUR 24,990 (excluding incentives), along with upgrades and new features from late January 2026. Next spring, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric will receive new equipment, including the One Pedal driving function on the Techno and higher trims, along with a driver attention alert system. A fourth level of regenerative braking will allow the car to come to a full stop ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Renault South Africa launches Kiger Naturally Aspirated model On November 14, Renault South Africa unveiled the KIGER Naturally Aspirated (NA) model with new design elements, more features, and improved safety. The sub-four metre SUV now offers a refreshed exterior, upgraded interior, and better technology. The new Kiger NA now comes in two new trims i.e. Evolution (MT) and Techno (MT & AMT). It continues with a refined naturally aspirated engine...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

TCe 115 engine generates output of 115 hp and 190 Nm, offering better performance and smoother driving while staying fuel-efficient and low on emissions. It comes with a six-speed manual gearbox, and pricing starts at GBP 22,495. The Renault Symbioz line-up is strengthened with the addition of the techno esprit Alpine mild hybrid 140. Customers now have greater flexibility to choose the mild hybrid 140 engine with either techno or techno esprit ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Renault launches 2026 Kwid E-Tech in Colombia On October 17, Renault announced the launch of the new Kwid E-Tech in Colombia, a fully EV redesigned with improved technology, safety, and style. The 2026 Kwid E-Tech features a 65 hp electric motor with 113 Nm of torque and a 26.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, providing up to 298 km of urban range. Charging can be done via a 110V outlet, a 220V domestic socket, going from 20% to 80% in less than 9 hours;...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

e model’s 10th anniversary in 2026. It is powered by a 1.0-litre Smart Control Efficiency engine, which uses low fuel i.e., 4.9L/100 km for the manual and 4.4L/100 km for the AMT version. Following Renault’s updated naming system, the trims have been renamed: Life becomes Evolution, Zen becomes Techno, and Climber stays the same. From November 2025, the Evolution and Climber variants will get new features i.e. 8-inch touchscreen from the Evol...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Renault opens orders for new Renault Clio in France On October 15, Renault announced that it has opened orders for the new Clio in France, offered three trim levels: Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine. The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2026. Built on a 4.12-meter hatchback platform, the new Clio is offered in different powertrains: A TCe 115 engine with a manual or EDC gearbox, the full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp and the ECO-G 120 EDC engin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Renault launches new Triber for South African market On October 9, Renault South Africa showcased the new Renault Triber, offered in three variants i.e. Evolution, Techno, and Iconic. It is powered by a 1.0-litre gasoline engine which generates an output of 52 kW and 96 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual or an optional five-speed AMT on the top model. The new Triber features a piano black grille, sculpted bonnet, redesigned bumpers, LED p...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

d exhaust gas ceramic filter businesses currently run by Proterial and its subsidiaries to a US-based investment company. The transfer will take place in January 2026. The subjects of the transfer to the investment company are Proterial’s Moka Works (Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture) and the Casting Technology Research Laboratory (same) as well as its subsidiaries: Proterial Machinery, Ltd. (same), Kyushu Techno Metal, Ltd. (Kanda Town, Fukuoka Pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

in two versions: The Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with two electric motors, a DHT Pro automatic transmission, and a 1.64-kWh battery, delivering a combined 245 hp and 320 Nm. It allows up to 75% electric driving in city conditions without external charging. The Techno version is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo engine producing 235 hp and 350 Nm, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and 4WD system, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

gawatt solar carport, one of the largest in Japan, at its Monozukuri Center in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The company will expand the range of its intra-group power purchase agreement (PPA) and formally start activities to realize carbon neutrality (zero greenhouse gas emission) in 2050. Techno Yazaki Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo), Yazaki’s subsidiary that newly designed the solar carport, will serve as a power generation company...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/15

Renault launches Koles SUV in Colombia On July 23, Renault Colombia announced the launch of the new Koleos Full Hybrid E-Tech. This large SUV introduces a fully hybrid powertrain option to the brand’s D-E segment SUV portfolio in the country. It is available in two versions: The Techno 4×4 and the Esprit Alpine E-Tech with a -plug-in hybrid system. It measures 4.78 meters in length, with a 2.82-meter wheelbase, and offers up to 1,990 liters of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09

Renault India launches 2025 Triber with 21 safety features On July 23, Renault India launched the all-new Renault Triber, which is now available in four variants: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion. It comes with a starting price of INR 630,000 and ranges up to INR 917,000, and is over 90% localized. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.0L gasoline engine that delivers a maximum power output of 72 PS at 6,250 rpm and maximum torque of 96 Nm at...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

o electric motors, and a multi-mode automatic transmission, which generates output of 200 hp, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds. It switches smoothly between electric and hybrid modes. A 160 hp mild-hybrid CVT version is also available. The sporty Esprit Alpine trim and the practical Techno trim are offered in Turkiye. Techno includes chrome roof rails, Google-integrated infotainment, and advanced safety features. Distinctive desig...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

H-ONE to construct new plant in Mie Prefecture On July 14, H-ONE Co., Ltd. (H-ONE) announced that it will construct a new plant at the Kameyama-Seki Techno Hills industrial park in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture. It will manufacture automotive body frame parts. The investment in the project is expected to amount to JPY 18 billion. Completion of the new plant is scheduled for September 2027, with commencement of operations expected in November of t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

rs, Eco-LED lights, and eco-friendly Starkle body materials. Regarding safety, it includes 6 airbags, 11 ADAS features such as Blind Spot Warning, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Multiview cameras, and QRescue QR emergency support. Priced at COP 125,990,000, the vehicle is available in the Techno version with three exterior color options. (Renault Colombia on June 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Renault unveils new Austral with hybrid powertrains On April 3, Renault unveiled the new Austral, available in three trims: Evolution, Techno, and Esprit Alpine. Built on the CMF-CD platform at the Palencia plant in Spain. It will launch in several European countries before summer. It offers a mild hybrid 160 hp powertrain which includes a 1.3-litre turbo gasoline engine with direct injection, supported by a starter-generator and a 12V lithium-io...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

he seat configuration. A family car with contemporary flair, New Renault Espace receives extensive restyling inside and out, along with new high-tech features. While maintaining its core strengths and DNA – visible in the interior space and modular design – it gains significant upgrades in both technology and comfort. The interior gains the largest Solarbay opacifying glass roof in the range (almost 2 sq. meters), together with an innovative ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Renault introduces new Megane E-TECH Electric lineup On March 12, Renault launched the new Megane E-TECH Electric model lineup, which is now available to order in three different variants, Techno, Esprit Alpine and Iconic. The Megane E-TECH Electric lineup features a 220 hp motor and offers a range of up to 468 km WLTP. It includes a regenerative braking system with steering-wheel paddles and a fifth level, One Pedal, developed by Ampere. This te...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Kranti Industries, India receives KTFL clearance for differential housing project On March 3, Kranti Industries Limited, a precision component manufacturer, announced that it has received clearance from Kalyani Techno Forge Limited (KTFL) to commence series production of differential housing. The project underwent a rigorous development process, completing all required testing and validation. Kranti Industries initially received a sample order in...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04