Awesome Renault

In April 2019, RM Sotheby’s is going to hold auctions that draw from a private collection of “youngtimers” – ’80s and ’90s cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and more. Chris Harris was lucky enough to take a tour of the impressive and extensive collection.

Renault’s big reveal at the 2016 Paris Motor Show is… the Saab Aero X?! On the other hand, the Trezor has more elegant proportions and an electric motor that produces 350hp and 280 lb-ft. of torque to go with that familiar 180º windshield and cockpit canopy.

Petrolicious spoke with Christophe Guerin about his 1984 Renault 5 Turbo 2, one of the road-going versions of the French automaker’s rally rocket. A mechanic by passion and trade, a chance test drive of an R5 Turbo when he was 20 years old made it his dream car.

Renault is relaunching its Alpine brand with the Vision Concept, which the company claims is 80% similar to the production model that will be available in 2017. The car has a mid-mounted turbocharged four-cylinder engine and goes from 0 to 62mph in 4.5s.

French automaker Renault shows off it’s amazing Sport R.S. 01 500+hp NISMO GT-R-engined race car dressed up as a cop car, and on the job to stop a scofflaw on a superbike. The officer? Rally legend Jean Ragnotti.

Renault Middle East had Lotus F1 drivers Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado go on a whirlwind tour of the Dubai Mall in a couple of Twizys. The electric vehicle made the world’s largest shopping mall look even more spacious.

Speed dating can be uncomfortable and tension filled. Perhaps getting away from the table and into a car is a better way to do it. At least that’s what Caroline thinks in this funny promo clip for the Renault Clio RS hot hatch.

The Twin’Run concept car is a hot hatch that draws on the legacy of the R5 Turbo and the Clio V6 while also presenting Renault’s styling for its upcoming city cars. The little car has a 350hp 3.5L V6 engine and flat LED headlights.

Renault holds a cat and mouse game between the A110-50 concept car and its inspiration, the A110 in this goosebump inducing video, with Renault WRC legend Jean Ragnotti driving the new car.

The guys from Top Speed are always curious to know what vehicles are capable of drifting. Here, they try out the ridiculously underpowered 17hp electric Renault Twizy – with surprising results.

Renault’s concept racer features futuristic looks, and a speedy 400hp 3.5L V6 power plant. The curvaceous blue car is said to be based on the Megane Trophy, but bears little resemblance.

French automaker Renault isn’t known for their exotic styling, but their all-electric DeZir two-seater concept tells a different story, with gull-wing doors, and an aggressive low-profile cabin.