New Renault and Dacia models to have top speeds limited to 112mph

Renault has confirmed its plans to restrict the top speed of all of its new cars to 112mph from next year. Luca de Meo, CEO of the French manufacturer, confirmed the brand will follow in the footsteps of Volvo by introducing speed limiters on all new Renault and Dacia models from 2022. He also confirmed … Read more

Renault 5 to return:1980s icon is reborn as an electric car

Renault has wowed motoring fans this morning with the unveiling of an electric car it plans to launch in four years’ time – and it both sports a famous badge and looks exceptionally familiar. A new Renault 5 Prototype, which has an uncanny likeness to the French firm’s legendary 5 Turbo Group B rally cars … Read more

The 1980s rally icon reborn as an EV: Renault 5 to return by 2025

Renault has wowed motoring fanatics this morning with the unveiling of an electric car it plans to launch in four years’ time – and it looks exceptionally familiar. A new Renault 5 Prototype, which has an uncanny likeness to the French firm’s legendary 5 Turbo Group B rally cars from the 1980s, has been announced. … Read more

Renault Zoe 1 – Range Anxiety 0: A fortnight with the electric hatch

When it comes to pioneering electric cars in Britain, the Renault Zoe often doesn’t get the kudos it deserves. The Tesla Model S, at one end of the scale, and Nissan Leaf at the other, are often held up as leading the charge for early-adopters, but the Zoe is something of an unsung hero that … Read more

Honda and Renault are latest to pull diesel cars from UK showrooms

A growing number of carmakers are removing diesels from their UK showrooms as demand for the out-of-favour fuel continues to shrink. Last week, Ford confirmed that the Fiesta – the UK’s most-bought new car for the last 11 years – will no longer be sold with a diesel option, despite it being the most economical … Read more