Renault has played down the significance of the engine failure that afflicted Fernando Alonso at Silverstone on Friday, insisting it knows what caused the problem and how to avoid a recurrence.

Fernando Alonso - 15th: "It was a usual day of practice, except for a problem this morning which cost me a little track time. My mechanics did a remarkable job to fix the car and I was able to continue normally with my programme in the afternoon.

“be keener than ever to keep star driver Fernando Alonso after figures showed the huge financial impact when he quit to join McLaren two seasons ago.”

The Renault Nissan-Bajaj Auto joint venture might expand their product portfolio by entering into the market of making bigger cars and multi-utility vehicles. The initial agreement on the expansion will be signed in July.

Renault Pretty Upbeat About Silverstone Renault F1 Technical Boss Bob Bell: The team came away from France with its first double points finish of the season. Happy with the result. Although we're obviously very pleased to see both cars finish the race in the p...

Renault Silverstone Technical File The challenge of racing at Silverstone has been transformed in recent years by the introduction of V8 engines and ever-increasing levels of downforce.

“2003 Claas acquired 51 per cent of Renault’s tractor business, giving it a controlling share and bought a further 29 per cent in January 2006.”

Aleix Alcaraz moves from RC Motorsport to Pons Racing in less than a week. Aleix Alcaraz has not taken too long to find a new World Series by Renault seat after being snapped up by Pons Racing for this weekend's round at the Hungaroring.

HONDA would be interested in double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso if he wants out of Renault and cannot move to Ferrari, team boss Ross Brawn said yesterday. "We are fairly happy with our two drivers, we'll be interested to see what Fernando does,...

PARIS - July 3, 2008: After 35 years at Renault, Marie-Christine Caubet, currently Senior VP, Market Area Europe, has decided to leave the company in order to devote more time to her personal interests.

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I’ve just been driving one of the poorest selling cars on the market, but it deserves to do a lot better. The car is the Renault Scenic. It is a people mover in shape although the basic models have only five seats while the “Grand” model is more like a t...

SHANGHAI, China — Shanghai Auto, China's largest automaker, has denied widespread media speculation that it is discussing the purchase of Volvo Cars from U.S. parent Ford. But a second Chinese carmaker, Dongfeng Motor, has had preliminary talks with Ford, ac...

We had a bit of an upset in Monday's Choose Your Eternity 3-way Superpower Showdown poll , with the French car coming in last. Yes, the '63 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint won handily, with a 55-24-22 split.

The new Logan will roll out in four variants, Logan, Ambiance, Laureate and Prestige, and four engine trims. The entry level Logan is available only in the 1.4 litre petrol, the Ambiance in 1.

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LONDON, Jul 02, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) -- RNSDF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Citigroup reviewed the European Auto Manufacturers sector Wednesday morning, upgrading Renault SA to 'buy' from 'hold', albeit with a reduced price target of 6...

Renault has updated and slightly restyled its 'emerging markets' Dacia Logan saloon four years after it was first introduced. The updated version goes on sale this month with a new front grille, similar to that of the recently launched Sandero five- door hatch...

SEOUL, Jul 02, 2008 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- RNSDF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Renault Samsung Motor Co., the South Korean unit of French automaker Renault SA.

The French carmaker said the original plan to launch in 2009 would now be abandoned and it has had to cancel preview events for the brand in the UK and pull the Sandero off its stand at the British International Motor Show this month.

Double F1 world champion Fernando Alonso is looking to finish the job he started in qualifying at Magny-Cours with a stronger race showing for Renault at this weekend's British Grand Prix.

“after amassing just ten points from eight races, and is being consistently linked with a move to Ferrari at the end of the season.”

In the God Save The Queen Edition challenge on Friday, the Lotus Elan used the head-shaped hole in its windshield to secure the win over the super-rare Jensen GT. A UK-versus-UK matchup is a fine thing, but we mustn't forget the other two Project Car Hell Supe...

Fernando, you scored a point in the French Grand Prix, yet you had other hopes for Renault 's home Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso : Yes, after the qualifying session I thought that for the first time this year we could aim for the podium, so I was understandably ...

I tested the range-topping 2.0-litre turbo Initiale automatic model, which tips the scales at £22,910. The unfortunately named F4RT petrol engine (wouldn't you just love that as a number plate.

Specialist Waste Recycling Ltd. (SWR) has taken delivery of two Renault Midlum 240.18s, a Renault Midlum 280.18 and a Renault Premium 240.18, through Renault Trucks distributor MV Trucks.

Renault hope that Nelson Piquet's point-scoring finish in the French Grand Prix acts as the springboard to greater success in the second part of the season. Piquet had endured a difficult start to his rookie campaign, which prompted rumours he could be dropped...

Fernando Alonso says he has seen clear signs that Renault has made improvements in recent weeks and is optimistic of a strong showing at the British Grand Prix. The former champion team moved up a place to sixth in the constructors’ championship followi...

The first Renault EVs will be adapted versions of the forthcoming new Kangoo and Megane four-door saloon and will launch initially in Israel with sister products from Nissan due to very favourable tax breaks and a massive plan to roll-out 250,000 charging poin...

RIA Novosti reported that Russia's largest car producer AvtoVAZ and the French car manufacturing giant Renault will begin assembling new Lada models in 2010. Two models of vehicles on a Renault platform, able to accommodate five and seven people, will be produ...