Posts Tagged ‘Renault’
6 Top Tips to Freshen Up a Motorhomes
Written by Barbara Jeffers what can be done to make it your own.
As a first time motorhome owner, I brought a Renault Traffic Romance, that was over 20 years old, the engine was sound, the body work ropy and the inside musty, it was all I could afford. However when I sold it a few years later the buyer said it was lovely to see a van of this age that smelt so fresh.
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Volvo Cars History
Written by N Baulch Volvo Cars have a long and amazing history that spans over years and decades. Starting from 1927, to today, they have been manufacturing cars for over eighty years. And over the years, they have only improved. More »
Will the Obese Save the American Auto Industry
Written by Dave Foord
There is a feeling in the rest of the world that Everything is bigger in America. There is a certain amount of stereotyping involved that is obvious to all, however there is also a feeling of there’s no smoke without fire and the announcement by the Volkswagen Group of America’s CEO Stefan Jacoby that the Volkswagen Polo is still too small for the American market and therefore will be specifically tailored for it, will do nothing but fan the flames of the fire.
More »Top four Indian Car Manufacturers
Written by carazoo.com The Indian car market started moving towards success since 1940s. Originally we had to relay on the foreign technologies but slowly with new inventions and hard work. But today the India carries its own technology in making cars. The xcKxR=0 bv989=0 Indian car industry does not lag behind in terms, whether it is technology, design or creativity.
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Subaru Impreza Versus the Mitsubishi Evo. Are They Starting to Show Their Age?
Written by Jo Alexander The first Mitsubishi Evo arrived in 1992 and the Subaru Impreza quickly followed it one year later. From that moment on, these two cars became arch rivals who would frequently lock horns both on the tough stages of the World Rally Championship, and in the pub bragging stakes as the debate raged over which was better, the Impreza or the Evo.
More »Car Blogs -Ford Focus Coupe - new Scirocco competitor
File this one under ‘another cool hatch for Europe only’. There is a new generation of Ford Focus on the way for 2010, and it seems Ford has some big plans for it. Part of that may include a hatchback coupe in the vein of models like the Volkswagen Scirocco and Renault Megane coupe, with a convertible version possibly in the works.Now there is the argument that there already is a Focus coupe in the U.S., but for those who don’t know, the European version of the economy car is much cooler. Engines that are expected for this focus include gas and diesel units that make between 89 and 197 hp.It’s true that the next generation of the European Focus will have a home in North America, but that doesn’t mean all variations will have a home on these traditionally hatchback unfriendly shores. VW nixed the Scirocco here because of fears it would cannibalize the GTI’s sales, and Renault doesn’t even sell to the U.S. But who knows, maybe the Ford Focus coupe is just right…Related Keywords for this posts:Car body kits, fiero, inexpensive, bmw, mustang, cheap, 300zx, honda, 240sx, lift golf cart, 350z Read more from the source
Car Blogs -Renault cancels plans to revive the Alpine brand
The name Alpine is close to the hearts of many French car enthusiasts. The Renault-owned manufacturer made machines that knew how to carve up the street of the track. Alpine hasn’t produced a car of its own since 1996, but the horsepower wars was supposed to rekindle the Alpine flame.Unfortunately the worldwide economic meltdown extinguished the hopes for the brand’s revival. Renault’s Chief operating officer Patrick Pelata told Autocar: It’s a casualty of the [economic] crisis.Then again we knew this was coming. The new Alpine was supposed to share a platform with the upcoming Nissan 200SX. So two weeks ago when we got word that Nissan killed the 200SX, we should have also seen it as the death of the new Alpine.Related Keywords for this posts:Car body kits, fiero, inexpensive, bmw, mustang, cheap, 300zx, honda, 240sx, lift golf cart, 350z Read more from the source
Car Blogs -Renault to relaunch the Gordini brand in 2010
The Alpine will not see a comeback. At least this is what Renault has decided, the reason being the disastrous economical situation that the world is facing. However, we will see a comeback of the Gordini brand in Europe with the introduction of a new Twingo Gordini model in 2010.After Twingo, Renault will also launch enthusiast versions of the Clio and Megane Coupe. Renault’s global marketing director Stephen Norman revealed the company’s plan at an event following the Geneva expo. Mr. Norman confirmed that Renault had been forced to can certain new car endeavors – such as the proposed rebirth of the Alpine coupe.But Alpine is one of two sports car brands Renault owns,’ he said. ’Think of the possibility of sporty Renaults with steps up like the Mini Cooper and Cooper S. Gordini models will be placed above the current RS models and will be recognized by their signature blue paint jobs and a pair of white stripes.Related Keywords for this posts:Car body kits, fiero, inexpensive, bmw, mustang, cheap, 300zx, honda, 240sx, lift golf cart, 350z Read more from the source
Car Blogs -Megane hottest version to debut in Geneva
Missing French cars yet? This may change your mind.Renault first unveiled the Megane Trophy at the Paris Auto Show, and now there will a production model that will show up at the Geneva Motor Show. The Renaultsport Megane (Megane RS) will look like a mixture of the Megane coupe and Megane Trophy, likely taking most of the Trophy’s front-end styling.Although the concept car featured a 3.5-liter V6 making 360 hp, the production RS will be much tamer. Under the hood Renault will likely place the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine from the current Megane R26. The engine should get a 20 hp bump from its current application to raise the total to 250 hp. That should be good for a 0 to 60 mph time of less than six seconds.Related Keywords for this posts:Car body kits, fiero, inexpensive, bmw, mustang, cheap, 300zx, honda, 240sx, lift golf cart, 350z Read more from the source
Car Blogs -Mk2 Minotaur - new sportscar from UK
In Greek mythology a Minotaur is a creature part man and part bull. In the automotive industry, the Minotaur is a $92.500 handbuilt sports car coming from UK.The Mk2 Minotaur is powered by a 5.7-litre Chevrolet V8 that sits behind the driver and delivers 350bhp.Attached to it is a Renault 21 Turbo UN1 Transaxle, and a stainless-steel exhaust system that employs a bridging pipe to connect the twin pipes, apparently for purely aural reasons. The standard car also features an electrically adjustable moving pedal box, twin alloy foam filled petrol tanks and twin alloy radiators.Related Keywords for this posts:Car body kits, fiero, inexpensive, bmw, mustang, cheap, 300zx, honda, 240sx, lift golf cart, 350z Read more from the source