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.
Renault – 120 Years Of Innovation!
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 30 Mar 2018 under Renault
Renault – 120 Years Of Innovation!
It is said that all good things come in 3’s, so it should come as no surprise that the Renault brand has had three epochs to its 120 year history, with each adding something different to the Renault legend. At first there was Renault under its original founder (1898-1944), this was followed by Régie Nationale des Usines Renault (1945 – 1995), a wholly owned French state subsidiary; and finally there is the Renault of today, which thanks to its alliance with Nissan , has firmly established itself as an automotive manufacturing leader.
Groupe Renault & EEM Tailoring an Energy-Efficient Island
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 16 Mar 2018 under News
Renault’s Sustainable ‘Smart Island’ in Portugal
Groupe Renault is bolstering its position as Europe’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer by partnering with energy supplier EEM (Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira) to transition the Porto Santo island of Portugal to a smart electric ecosystem. Their plan to facilitate the energy transition in Porto Santo is based on four pillars:
Renault’s 1st Ever Animated Short (Video)
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 12 Mar 2018 under Renault Kangoo
Renault tells the romantic and funny story of a Postman’s troublesome pursuit to get closer to his crush
In keeping with Renault’s venture into the wider arena of mass-media (they recently purchased a stake in a prominent gloss magazine) the carmaker commissioned an animated short film: ‘The Postman’. This humorous, 90 second short showcases the Renault Kangoo Z.E. (Europe’s best selling LVC since 2011) and the benefits of driving an electric vehicle. This is in line with Renault’s commitment to have 8 electric- and 12 hybrid vehicles in its commercial line-up by 2022.
Renault RS18 Unveiled in Lead-Up to 2018 Formula 1 Season
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 26 Feb 2018 under Formula 1 Racing Team
Renault RS18 Unveiled
Renault returned to the Formula 1 track in 2016 by re-entering the arena as a full constructor. Two years down the line the auto manufacturer has already managed to finish sixth in the 2017 constructors’ championship, and has now become the fifth Formula 1 team after Haas, Williams, Red Bull and Sauber to lift the veil on its new car ahead of the 2018 season.
Electric Clio – say it ain’t so!
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 21 Feb 2018 under Renault Clio
Could the Next Clio be an Electric Vehicle?
With South Africa’s poor readiness it terms of hybrid infrastructure, mention of your favourite model in the same sentence as ‘electrified powertrain’ always comes as a shock to the system. Will the 2019 Clio be a plug-and-play only vehicle? We went looking for answers.
Renault Media on the Horizon
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 20 Feb 2018 under News
Renault Buys 40% of French Magazine Publisher
The old adage, life is a journey, is set to take on a completely different meaning in just a few short years’ time. Gone will be the days of frantically responding to your emails on your morning commute or of playing I-spy on those long, holiday drives (if you could coax your kids off their tablets). Renault has seen the future and it looks like a self-driving car filled with a bunch of “motorists” driving themselves to distraction with boredom.
The Renault Dating Service
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 13 Feb 2018 under Renault
Fall in love with Renault
Haven’t pinned down a Valentine yet? Or maybe you’re in the mood for exciting company? View the profiles of our top contenders from the Renault Mansion and meet your match.
The Symbioz Car / Lounge Concept
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 26 Jan 2018 under Concept Cars
Renault Symbioz Concept Car
If you are the average South African, you will buy at least two ruinously expensive things in your life: a home; and a car. If you (like me) are the very average South African your car will be the more spacious of the two. This is where Renault steps in to ask: why do we insist on thinking of these two things as being separate? Why can your car not be a part of your home instead of being apart from your home? Re-introducing Renault’s concept car/office/lounge/atrium: the Symbioz.
Auto Expo 2018: Renault F1 and EV To Take Centre Stage
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 23 Jan 2018 under News
What to Expect from Renault at the Auto Expo 2018
Rumour has it that Renault will be out in full force at the upcoming Auto Expo 2018. The French car maker plans to showcase electric vehicles, concept cars and a brand new Formula One edition. The push towards electric mobility across the globe has resulted in healthy competition between all major car makers and Renault is no different. They will certainly showcase their talent in all its glory with their impressive global line-up.
Twingo Nail Polish Nails It!
Posted by Group 1 Renault on 19 Jan 2018 under Blog
Renault’s Nail Polish / Touch-up Paint Combo
The sad truth is, once it gets its first scratch, nick or scrape (in your heart) it stops being a new car and becomes just, well, a car. Oh, everyone (from late-night infomercials to NASA) have tried to sell you their patented touch-up pen/wax/acid/laser but the one thing they ALL lack: they’re not made by the people who made your new car. Say hello to Renault’s range of Twingo nail polish!
Yes, you read that right. The global automaker has entered the treacherous fashion arena, releasing a limited edition nail polish, paired to the factory colors of the popular hatchbacks of the same name. Although the adhesive is perfectly suited to being used as a nail polish (and is, in fact, marketed as such) its true appeal lies in the fact it has been formulated to seamlessly touch up the coat of the car.
