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

tal. JS Chem expects to form a continuous partnership with the Posco Group through the supply of lithium sulfide. The company currently operates a lithium sulfide factory on its headquarters site in Wanju County, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. It is also building a second factory in Wanju Techno Valley in preparation for large-scale commercialization. (From several releases on October 28, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Al Masaood Automobiles launches new Renault Arkana Coupe SUV in Abu Dhabi, UAE On September 24, Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor of Renault, announced the launch of the new Renault Arkana Coupe SUV in Abu Dhabi. The new Arkana SUV is offered in Evolution, Techno, and the sporty Esprit Alpine trim variants. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.3 L 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, del...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

26 to respond to Japanese automakers that are expanding their production capacity. The new plant will be established as a branch plant of Toyota Gosei South India Pvt. Ltd. It will introduce Toyota Gosei’s “simple, slim and sensible automation” that combines collaborative robots and mechanism technology, as well as high energy-efficient facilities. Toyoda Gosei also plans to increase production facilities for bumpers and instrument panels a...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

mated transport machines, and solar panels. The total investment for the plant is estimated at INR 2.05 billion (JPY 3.5 billion), with approximately 580 employees expected by 2027. Additionally, production capacity for bumpers, instrument panels, and other products will be expanded at the existing Techno Park Plant. Toyoda Gosei aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency using collaborative robots and karakuri technology, alongside energy-efficie...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/19

al vehicles included in the brand's strategic plan for international markets, announced in October 2023. This plan aims to launch seven more models by 2027.   The Kardian is available in Argentina in the following versions: Evolution 156 MT for ARS 26,110,000, Evolution 200 EDC for ARS 28,400,000, Techno 200 EDC for ARS 29,550,000, and Premiere Edition 200 EDC for ARS 31,100,000.   (Renault Argentina on August 15, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/22

Renault opens preorders for Kardian in Argentina On July 11, Renault announced the pre-sale of the Kardian model in Argentina. This pre-sale stage will have 100 units available through the Renault Argentina website. Four versions can be found: Evolution 156 MT, Evolution 200 EDC, Techno 200 EDC and Premiere Edition 200 EDC, starting at ARS 25,800,000. The model measures 4,120mm long, 1,750mm wide, and 1,600mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,600mm. Re...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12

ew Renault Grand Koleos, known under the development project code name ‘Aurora 1,’ is based on the compact modular architecture (CMA) platform, developed jointly by China's Geely Auto and Volvo Cars. The Grand Koleos measures 4,780mm in length with a 2,820mm wheelbase. It comes in three trims: Techno, Iconic, and Esprit Alpine. The Esprit Alpine, the highest trim, will be available for the first time in the Korean market. The Grand Koleos ha...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01

tch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox. The vehicle also offers three driving modes: Eco, MySense and Sport. Regarding safety, the Kardian includes 13 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and 6 airbags. In Mexico the vehicle arrives in 4 versions: Evolution MT, Evolution EDC, Techno EDC, and Premiere Edition EDC, starting from MXN 355,000. (Renault Mexico on June 14, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

lant in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture to mass-produce the “Bamboo+(plus)” composite resin, which contains 51% or more of bamboo fiber. The investment amount has not been disclosed. Production is scheduled to begin in July 2025. Since 2021, Tokai Rika has jointly developed the Bamboo+ with Miroku Techno Wood Co., Ltd. (Nankoku City, Kochi Prefecture), an associated company with which it has been cooperating in manufacturing bamboo steering whee...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

Renault opens order for Renault 5 E-Tech EV and full range to be launch in 2025 On May 21, Renault announced that its all-new B-segment EV, Renault 5 E-Tech, is now available for order, with general availability in 2025 across five trims: Five, Evolution, Techno, Iconic Cinq, and the special Roland-Garros series. Orders are first open for the Techno and Iconic Five versions, starting May 31, 2024. The Renault 5 E-Tech offers two lithium-ion batte...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

Renault opens order for new compact C-Segment Symbioz SUV in France On May 22, Renault announced that its new compact C-segment SUV, the Symbioz, is now available for order, with deliveries starting in early September 2024. It comes in four trims: Evolution, Techno, Esprit Alpine, and the top-tier Iconic. Prices begin at EUR 34,900 for the Techno, EUR 36,400 for the Esprit Alpine, and EUR 37,900 for the Iconic. The Renault Symbioz is already avai...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

Renault opens orders for new Captur in France On April 10, Renault opened orders for the new Captur in France. The vehicle is equipped with the E-Tech full hybrid 145 bhp engine in its entry level, Evolution, Techno, and Esprit Alpine versions. The new Captur is also available with a dual-fuel petrol-LPG powertrain that reduces emissions by around 10% compared to the petrol engine version and offers up to 1,100 km of range per tank. Specifically ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/13

st the concept of bidirectional charging with its vehicle fleet together with sustainability researchers from the ZHAW School of Engineering. The batteries of electric vehicles are used as temporary storage to feed electricity back into the grid at peak times and stabilize it. TEC-OFF stands for ‘Techno-Economic Grid Connection Optimisation for Electric Freight Fleets’.  In addition to bidirectional charging, other measures for optimizing th...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/06

Renault unveils latest generation of Captur B-Segment SUV On April 4, Renault unveiled the latest generation of Captur B-Segment SUV which embraces a fresh design language. The new Renault Captur is available in 3 trim levels i.e., Evolution, Techno, and Esprit Alpine finishes. The vehicle is manufactured in Valladolid plant, Spain, and available in Europe from April 2024. The new Captur offers a choice of five engines, including the 145 bhp E-Te...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/04

Renault opens order for Rafale E-Tech full hybrid coupe SUV in France On February 13, Renault announced that the Rafale E-Tech full hybrid coupe SUV is available to order. The starting price for Techno finish is at EUR 45,000 or EUR 430 per month and for Esprit Alpine finish is at EUR 49,000 or EUR 470/month. The deliveries will start before summer 2024. The vehicle is equipped with 200 hp hybrid engine based on the CMF-CD platform and produced a...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/14

s On January 5, Renault opened orders for the all-new Scenic E-Tech electric in France, with deliveries starting in spring 2024. The vehicle is manufactured in the Ampere ElectriCity Manufacture in Douai, utilizing the AmpR Medium electric platform. It is offered in two versions i.e., evolution and techno. The comfort battery (60 kWh) provides a range of up to 430 km, while the techno version with an 87 kWh battery extends this to 625 km. The pri...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/05