2012 Renault Clio Early Designs Leaked
27 Apr 2009, 12:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault recently announced pricing details and official specifications of the new Clio lineup but it seems like the refreshed model is already getting ready to make room for its successor, the 2012 ...
New Renault Clio, Clio RS Prices Released
27 Apr 2009, 10:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault has just announced French pricing details of the new Renault Clio lineup, including the new Clio RS and and Sport Tourer. Prices start at 12,800 euros ($16,900) for the Authentique 3-door sa...
Alonso Urges Renault to Up Game for Spanish GP
27 Apr 2009, 09:52 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After insisting Renault had a Top 5 car during last week's Chinese Grand Prix, team boss Flavio Briatore convinced himself on where the Renault R29 really stands in terms of on track performanc...
Alonso Almost Fainted Due to Dehydration during Bahrain GP
27 Apr 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although he was expecting a run for the podium this weekend, Renault's Fernando Alonso only walked away with one point from the Skahir International Circuit. While starting from 7th place on th...
McLaren Bring New Changes to Double Diffuser for Bahrain
24 Apr 2009, 10:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren have debuted some new changes for their double diffuser for this weekend's race at Sakhir, with the first results shown after the first practice session on Friday. MP4-24's revised...
Bahrain Practice - Seven Cars to Test KERS
24 Apr 2009, 05:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kimi Raikkonen will likely be the only driver not using the Kinetic Energy Recover System – from the teams that already benefit from the technology – during the Friday practice at Sakhir...
No KERS for Raikkonen in Bahrain
23 Apr 2009, 13:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kimi Raikkonen has confirmed that his car will not use the Kinetic Energy Recovery System in Bahrain during the Friday practice sessions. However, this doesn't mean Ferrari will abandon the uni...
New Clio Renault Sport Details, First Photos Inside
23 Apr 2009, 13:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault has finally unveiled the official information for the 2009 Clio RS, a high-performance model that relies on a wide series of sporty elements. For example, there are several aerodynamic parts...
Renault Clio Hatchback and Estate Ready for Launch
23 Apr 2009, 10:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault today announced that it prepares to launch the latest-generation Hatchback and Estate version of the new Clio, with both versions to be manufactured in Flins (France), Va...
Berger Reveals Alonso Will Drive for Ferrari in 2010
23 Apr 2009, 09:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former Toro Rosso part-owner Gerhard Berger revealed Alonso will surely drive for Ferrari in 2010. The Austrian admitted that he tried to convince the Spaniard to leave his place at Renault for the ...
Nissan Continues Green Efforts, Joins Forces with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
23 Apr 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Renault-Nissan alliance continues its efforts into the green car sector with a new partnership with energy-research center Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee. The purpose of the a...
Red Bull Considering Mercedes Engine Deal
23 Apr 2009, 07:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mercedes engines seem to have become a big hit in Formula One, as it seems yet another team is negotiating the terms of a new engine deal with the German manufacturer. As revealed by British magazin...
Renault Eyes SUV Buyers with New Grand Scenic
22 Apr 2009, 16:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault puts all its hopes in the new Grand Scenic when it comes to the SUV class, as the French manufacturer expects to revamp this particular sector with the help of the refreshed model. The new G...
Asian Automakers Eying Production Plants in Morocco
22 Apr 2009, 10:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chinese automakers are basically the only players in the automotive industry who are continuously seeking to expand their operations, despite the difficult conditions everyone else is currently expe...
McLaren to Use KERS Only When Needed
21 Apr 2009, 09:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Mercedes are the 3rd team to announce they will only use the Kinetic Energy Recover System if needed through the 2009 season. During the past weekend in China, there were only 3 cars powered...
Briatore Hails Renault's Comeback
21 Apr 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault could have scored some important points in China, hadn't it been for the rain. Team boss Flavio Briatore is quite sure on that, as he made it very clear that the revised Renault R29 dri...
Button and Barrichello Hit Back at Briatore's Comments
17 Apr 2009, 10:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button hit back at criticism from Renault boss Flavio Briatore, reminding the Italian boss that he tried to employ him for the 2009 season. Shortly after the International Court of Appeal cle...
Briatore Fumes at FIA for Irresponsible Decision
17 Apr 2009, 06:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Flavio Briatore fumed at FIA for legalizing the controversial double-decker rear diffuser design in Formula 1. After the International Court of Appeal decided the aforementioned diffusers are compli...
Button: Testing Ban Helps Brawn
16 Apr 2009, 15:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button admitted he is happy the entire diffuser controversy has been solved ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend. While enjoying his winning streak in the championship, the British dr...
Renault-Nissan's Zero-Emission Heads to Europe
16 Apr 2009, 13:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Nissan-Renault alliance has just announced a new partnership to continue its Zero-Emission Mobility initiative, this time with LeasePlan, an European feel and vehicle management company. Just as...