Welcome to the Group 1 Renault Blog
The Renault brand is one of the fastest growing in South Africa and offers the discerning driver a bit of French Flair, European Stylings and a whole lot of Gallic Passion. With an ever growing selection of vehicles, and more being added all of the time, we’ll never be short of interesting Renault information to share with you. Please feel free to contact us at any time regarding the articles you find here, as our dedicated team of Renault professionals will always be on hand to help you.
New Renault Duster TechRoad Adds Impetus To The Range
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 19 Aug 2019 under News, Renault, Renault Duster
Renault Duster Gets TechRoad Additions
The French automaker has done it again as the all-new Renault Duster TechRoad looks incredible and so does the price and all the features. It adds even further impetus to the already impressive range especially considering the successful launch of the new Renault Duster SUV in 2018 and the 4×4 version not too long ago.
Second Generation Renault Captur Coming To South Africa
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 12 Aug 2019 under New Car Launches, News, Renault, Renault Captur
Second Generation Renault Captur Models
The all-new second-generation Renault Captur crossover is bound for South Africa and we couldn’t be more excited. Judging from a few ‘not-so-secret’ spy shots, it certainly looks the part while showing off the new modular CMF-B platform with an eye on electrification along with level 2 semi-autonomous driving tech.
Renault Sandero Comes Out Tops as ‘Mom’ Car – Here’s Why
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 05 Aug 2019 under Blog, Renault, Renault Sandero
Renault Sandero Makes A Great Family Car
When you become a parent, a lot of things change. White couches, for one thing, are no longer something you get to enjoy. An uninterrupted 8 hours of restorative rest? Nope, sorry. The same goes for lingering dinners over candlelight, binge-watching any series other than Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol, and going to the loo alone. Another thing that changes is the way you look at cars.
The Why And How Of Car Seats And Child Safety
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 25 Jul 2019 under Renault, Renault Sandero, Vehicle Tips & Advice
The Importance Of Child Safety Car Seat
When dealing with horrible subjects, it is better for the storyteller to not get too graphic, but to let the reader connect the dots. Here are two dots regarding car seats and children.
Dot 1: Hospital Emergency Room staff often refer to children sitting on an adults’ laps in cars as ‘airbags’.
Renault’s Plan To Introduce Teen Girls To The Hard Sciences
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 18 Jul 2019 under Formula 1 Racing Team, News, Renault
Renault Formula 1
When Renault F1 and tech partner Infinity celebrated International Women in Engineering Day in June, they showcased achievement rather than ambition. Renault F1 engineer Kayleigh Messer and Infiniti Engineer and racing driver Sabré Cook showcased two generations of women at the cutting edge of racing technology.
New Renault Duster 4×2: More Than Just Another SUV
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 12 Jul 2019 under New Car Launches, Renault, Renault Duster
Second Generation Renault Duster 4×2
South Africans seem to love SUVs more than most and with options like the new Renault Duster, this competitive segment has reached a boiling point. At first glance, the second generation Renault Duster may look similar to the current model but it has more finesse and a touch of modernity. Over and above the exterior design, performance is impressive and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the economy, especially considering the price of fuel nowadays.
Introducing The Seven-Seater Renault Triber
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 08 Jul 2019 under New Car Launches, News, Renault, Renault Captur, Renault Kadjar, Renault Triber
2020 Renault Triber
There is some good news all the way from Delhi, India in the form of the new seven-seater Renault Triber. Renault has made a bold move expanding their range in the hotly contested crossover market. The Triber is a modified version of the Renault Kwid’s CMF-A platform and will be vying for top spot against the likes of the Honda BR-V, Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Avanza.
Vehicle To Grid – Using Your EV To Feed The Network
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 27 Jun 2019 under Blog, News, Renault, Renault Zoe
Renault Vehicle-To-Grid
So your plug-in electric is greenest when it uses renewable energy to charge. No dirty coal or hang-around-for-ever nuclear. But now the sun’s not shining and the wind isn’t blowing, but you are not using your green mobile. So you plug it in and give back, getting paid for it.
Renault Shows Off Future Van Concepts
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 20 Jun 2019 under Concept Cars, News, Renault Kangoo, Renault Trafic
Renault Vans Of The Future
Europe’s high-margin van segment is about to get even more competitive as Renault shows off their light-commercial vehicle range. The French automaker hopes to build on their already impressive leadership within the highly contested market with a few new faces.
Renault In China, The Car Market Of This Century
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 13 Jun 2019 under Blog, News, Renault
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
We recently wrote about the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi partnership investing heavily in new mobility in China. Two things here: new mobility and China.
