The Renault Group Inaugurates Major New Spare Parts Center in Oarja, Romania

INDIA: Renault busy with launches next few years

Renault plans to introduce five cars in India between 2011-2013, including a small car. "We will launch five cars in the next two-year period between mid 2011 to mid 2013. We will start with our Fluence sedan," Renault India country general manager Marc Nassif told just-auto in New Delhi, confirming earlier wire service reports. Renault will later add the Koleos SUV.

INDIA: Renault sees potential for soaring sales

Renault expects to sell 75,000 cars a year in India by 2013 and will launch five cars between now and then, according to general manager Marc Nassif.

FRANCE: Renault resumes work at Rouen site after blaze

Production has resumed at Renault's Grand Couronne warehouse near Rouen, following a massive fire yesterday (24 August) that completely destroyed one of three buildings at the depot.

Renault Unveils Latitude In Moscow And Announces Local Production Of Three Models

MOSCOW SHOW: Renault launches Latitude and local production plans

Renault is introducing its new Latitude model at the Moscow motor show and said it would launch the Duster, the new automatic Logan, Sandero and Sandero Stepway in Russia (assembled from complete knockdown or CKD kits), as well as local assembly of the Fluence sedan and Mégane hatchback (from semi-knock down or SKD kits) in Russia. These vehicles will be produced starting this year and next.

RUSSIA: Sibur starts Renault tyre supply

Russian manufacturer Sibur Russian Tyres has started supplying Moscow-based car maker Avtoframos, controlled by Renault, the tyremaker said.

Renault EV Prototype Testing In Israel

Renault is testing a pair of prototype EVs with Better Place in Israel and plans to begin selling the car there next year. The French automaker is pushing the two Fluence Z.E. — for “zero emissions” — sedans hard to see how they perform in extreme heat. The cars are the first to sport Better Place’s unique battery swap technology, in which automated stations can replace a dead pack in minutes. Earlier prototypes used...

ISRAEL: Renault tests Fluence ZE

Renault has started offering test drives of its electric Fluence ZE vehicle in Israel.

Renault Fluence Z.E. field tests begin in Israel

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Renault, Better Place Renault Fluence Z.E. - Click above for high-res image gallery Sometime in 2011, Israel and Denmark will be the first markets where drivers of electric vehicles will be able to stop by a quick-change station for a freshly charged energy unit. Only one car will be compatible with the battery replacement system, the Renault Fluence Z.E. and Better Place will be the exclusive operator of the stations.. ...