Top 10 famous car deaths

Top 10 famous car deaths

18 Aug 2011 by Neil Dowling

Without trying to sound macabre - which we are - here's some of the famous people no longer with us because of the car. On a brighter note, lots of people are still with us because of the car - or ...Read more
Renault Megane RS 250 hot french fun

Renault Megane RS 250 hot french fun

15 Oct 2010 by CarsGuide team

In other words, the likes of the ‘usual’ suspects – including the Volkswagen Golf R, Ford Focus RS and Mazda3 MPS.  Once it goes on sale, it could easily emerge as the frontrunner.  The RS 250 builds ...Read more
Renault Megane EV local showcase plan

Renault Megane EV local showcase plan

5 Jun 2009 by Neil McDonald

It wants to showcase the zero emission car here to remind consumers it has not been caught napping with new technology. It also believes a car like the Megane EV would work in well with neighbourhood ...Read more
Renault Megane Coupe on the way

Renault Megane Coupe on the way

29 May 2009 by Neil McDonald

That's because, if you want to establish some street credibility in the Australian market you need a halo car, preferably a coupe. So after eight years of battling to re-establish its local identity ...Read more
Big rear end gives way to curves

Big rear end gives way to curves

3 Nov 2008 by Paul Gover

Despite a debut this month at the Paris motor show, with styling that finally ditches the dumpy J.Lo rump in favour of a chic new set of curves, the timing for a Down Under debut is not set and not ...Read more
Renault R26.R French hatch on video

Renault R26.R French hatch on video

1 Aug 2008 by CarsGuide team

That is the sad message from Renault Australia on the hottest hatch yet from the French maker, the R26.R. “All the cars are pre-sold. We won't even be able to get one to display at motor shows,” says ...Read more
New Renault spyshots

New Renault spyshots

18 Apr 2008 by Paul Gover

New French cars are doing it tough Down Under.The top-secret prototypes were seen in Townsville this week as they completed a Down Under durability trial, part of a regular test program in Australia ...Read more
Renault Megane diesel delivers satisfaction

Renault Megane diesel delivers satisfaction

22 Nov 2007 by CarsGuide team

Those tough 'real-world' conditions can quickly reveal a car's weaknesses and strengths, especially if you throw some suburban hills into the equation. So any car which returns less than 8 litres ...Read more
Renault introduces diesel

Renault introduces diesel

28 Aug 2007 by CarsGuide team

A Megane diesel sedan and the red-hot RenaultSport Megane R26 lead the way, and will be joined by a half-dozen other newcomers within a year.Diesel will be a big deal for Renault, but it is also ...Read more
Renault goes sport crazy

Renault goes sport crazy

17 Aug 2007 by Paul Gover

Renault believes it can score strongly with the new generation of cars it is producing in the style of Mercedes AMG and BMW M in Europe and Australia's HSV and FPV.Renault sport Technologies is ...Read more
Spoilt for choice in half a year

Spoilt for choice in half a year

16 Jun 2007 by Kevin Hepworth

As Australia's new car juggernaut rolls on towards the magic million sales mark, the number of available models continues to swell. Already recognised as one of the most diverse and competitive car ...Read more
Return to vendor - buyer beware

Return to vendor - buyer beware

5 May 2007 by Ashlee Pleffer

But the offer does come with conditions: GM Holden spokesman John Lindsay says the money-back guarantee must be taken up within 30 days or when the mileage hits 1500km, whichever comes first. Read more
Renault bets on diesel for 2007

Renault bets on diesel for 2007

31 Oct 2006 by CarsGuide team

Keeping in step with the dramatic increase in popularity of diesel-powered passenger cars in Australia this year, Renault has rushed two new diesels into its model line-up.The bustle-backed Megane II ...Read more
Six Quick Questions - Rudi Koenig, Renault

Six Quick Questions - Rudi Koenig, Renault

4 Jul 2006 by Paul Gover

1. You have just launched a Megane Phase II in Australia. How important is the car? "We think it's an exciting new product. Megane is a large part of the business, if you think about the Cabriolet, ...Read more

Sports takes the Cup

7 Oct 2005 by CarsGuide team

The Megane Sport Cup is distinguished by larger 18-inch smoky grey alloys and joins the Clio Cup edition as a flag carrier for the French marque Down Under.In launching the new addition, Renault ...Read more
Will the Megane Coupe-Cabrio help Renault?

Will the Megane Coupe-Cabrio help Renault?

23 Oct 2004 by CarsGuide team

But Renault Australia operations director Rudi Koenig admits Megane sales have been slow. He says: "We are disappointed with Megane sedan and hatch sales, but it takes time and we need to have ...Read more
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