Continental supplies EcoContact 6 Q tire for Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q tires as original equipment for the new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric in size 195/55 R18 93H XL across many countries. The premium tire features modified blocks, sipes, and lateral grooves, that reduce noise and rolling resistance, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and driving comfort. In addition to short braking dist...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Renault launches Europe’s first large-scale V2G car-sharing in Utrecht, Netherlands On June 5, Renault, MyWheels, and We Drive Solar, announced its partnership with the Municipality of Utrecht, to launch Europe’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) car-sharing service. The project helps support a cleaner, more efficient energy system in a city where 35% of rooftops already have solar panels. Using V2G technology, EVs can store solar energ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Euro NCAP rates 9 cars on assisted competence and safety backup On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9. Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (with 83%) all earned a ‘Very Good’ rating in Euro NCAP’s Assist...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Renault to reveal 4 Savane 4x4 concept at 2025 Roland Garros French Open On May 16, Renault announced that it will unveil the Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept car alongside the Renault 5 Turbo 3E and Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros edition at the Roland Garros French Open tennis tournament from May 19 to June 8, 2025. Compared to the standard Renault 4 E-Tech electric, the Savane 4x4 sits 15 mm higher, has wider front and rear tracks (+10 mm ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Renault opens reservations for all-electric 5 Turbo 3E On April 22, Renault opened reservations for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a fully electric, high-performance “mini-supercar.” It features 540 hp, 4,800 Nm of torque, and an 800V system. Power comes from in-wheel motors, giving faster torque delivery than traditional EVs. Renault 5 Turbo 3E has a carbon-fibre body, weighs under 1,450 kg, and accelerates to 0–100 km/h in under 3.5 seconds. It...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

FORVIA’s MATERI'ACT presents two commercial launches from DECORE project FORVIA SE’s division, MATERI'ACT, presented 2 major commercial launches during the closing event of the DECORE project. Its milestones were (i) NAFILean-R NP47N launched on the instrument panel of the new Renault 5 and (ii) IniCycled-P VP32M ELV, a world-first using recycled plastics from end-of-life vehicles. Launched in 2021, the DECORE project was a 4-year public-priv...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/22

Renault to present limited edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E On March 17, Renault announced that it will introduce Renault 5 Turbo 3E in 2027, with a limited production of 1,980 units. It features outstanding technical specifications, including 540 hp, 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 3.5 seconds, and a carbon superstructure. It has a 70 kWh battery. It has a range of over 400 km on the road. The car generates 400 Nm torque. It has an 800-volt architect...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Renault 2024 financial presentation and Q&A: Record Profits, EV Cost Reduction, and Strategies to Overcome CAFE 2025 Challenges On February 20th, Renault held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by Mr. Luca de Meo (CEO) and Mr. Thierry Piéton (CFO of Renault Group), who will step down from the position. Mr. Piéton will be succeeded by Mr. Duncan Minto, present CFO of Alpine.  Key points for 2024 results: R...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Renault Group sales rise 1.3% in 2024, driven by 10 launches On January 16, Renault Group reported that its global sales rose 1.3% to 2,264,815 units in 2024 from the previous year, driven by strong sales in Europe. By brand, Renault was up 1.8% YoY to 1,577,351 units, Dacia was up 2.7% YoY to 676,340 units and Alpine was up 5.9% to 4,585 units sold in 2024. The Group sold 1,599,051 vehicles in Europe, an increase of 3.5%. Electrified vehicles ac...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Valeo supplies components for Renault 5 E-Tech electric Valeo Group (Valeo) has supplied several parts for the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, which was named “Car of the Year 2025” at the Brussels Motor Show. These components include (i) front headlamps featuring a unique signature 3D effect, produced in Angers (France), (ii) full LED rear lights with a retro-futuristic touch, made in Sens (France), and (iii) front and rear wipers, manufactured i...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Renault 5 E-Tech Electric and Alpine A290 named “Car of the Year 2025” at Brussels Motor Show On January 10, Renault announced that the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric and Alpine A290 were named “Car of the Year 2025” at the Brussels Motor Show, selected by a jury of 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries. Both vehicles scored 353 points, surpassing other finalists such as the Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3/C3, and Hyundai Inster. This ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 15 vehicles On December 4, Euro NCAP announced its final 2024 safety ratings, covering 15 vehicles. The lineup includes the Renault 5, Alpine A290, Porsche Macan EV, Hyundai SANTA FE, Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10, Maxus eTERRON 9, Lexus LBX hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, Volvo EX30, MINI Countryman SE, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-80 PHEV, Audi A5, and VW Caddy PHEV. The new electric Renault 5 and its sporty Alpine A290 vers...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

Renault Group launches large-scale V2G car-sharing service in Utrecht, Netherlands On November 27, Renault Group collaborated with We Drive Solar, MyWheels, and Utrecht to launch Europe’s first large-scale car-sharing service with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. The service supports shared electric mobility and helps balance the city’s electricity grid using bi-directional charging, addressing challenges from growing solar and wind energy u...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

Renault, Mobilize and The Mobility House launch V2G project in France On October 22, the Mobility House, Renault Group, and Mobilize launched a V2G (vehicle-to-grid) product in France, called Mobilize Power. This is the first commercial product that integrates car batteries into the power grid, allowing EVs to both consume and return energy, turning them into storage power plants. The UK will adopt the technology in 2025, while Germany is still d...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

Paris MS 2024: Renault reveals more information on Renault 4 E-Tech B segment EV On October 14, Renault announced that with Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, Renault is pursuing its efforts to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream in Europe. The vehicle is positioned in the B segment, just above the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric. It is designed to be a go-to compact electric car for the new generation and it offers spacious 420 litres of boot space, f...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

Paris MS 2024: Renault Group to present all brands On October 9, Renault Group announced that it will be presenting all its brands, including Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize, on five separate stands, at the Paris Motor Show 2024, from October 14 to 20, 2024. The Renault brand will unveil the all-new Renault 4 alongside its E-Tech EV lineup, including the Twingo Prototype, Renault 5, and Scenic. It will also present the Emblème concept car, R17 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

Renault 5 E-Tech Electric sets new standard with 88.6% recyclability On October 7, Renault announced that the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is designed to save money, especially on the road, be fun to drive, make daily life easier, with a commitment to responsible, sustainable production. Drawing upon the expertise of The Future is NEUTRAL, the Renault Group subsidiary specialising in the circular economy, Renault 5 E-Tech electric will achieve an ov...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

Paris MS 2024: Renault reveals exterior details of all-electric Renault 4 E-Tech On October 1, Renault unveiled details about the exterior of the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric which is set to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show on October 14, 2024. The all-electric model measures 4.14 meters long, making it an ideal B-segment companion to the 3.92-meter Renault 5 E-Tech Electric. The vehicle is built on the AmpR Small platform, it promises spacious i...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

Renault Group sales rise 1.9% in H1 2024 as hybrids gain in Europe On July 18, Renault Group reported that its overall sales rose 1.9% to 1,154,700 units in the first half of 2024 over the same period last year, driven by strong sales in Europe. The Group sold 847,623 vehicles in Europe, an increase of 6.7%, consolidating its third place. Electrified vehicles accounted for 29.6% of Renault Group sales in Europe (+4.3 points vs 2023). This perform...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

Renault transforms in-car technology experience with advanced OpenR touchscreens On July 3, Renault announced that its OpenR screen, featured in models like the Scenic E-Tech Electric and Austral has set the standard for modern automotive design and innovation. The screen which is an inverted L-shape, combines a 12-inch vertical and a 12.3-inch horizontal panel, simplifying interface navigation. The trend towards dual screens led to the developme...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/04