Max Davies
Renault's coolest EVs blocked by Australian safety rules
Renault is open to bringing its fresh European EVs to Australia, but specific safety regulations and low EV demand are holding it back.
5 Months Ago
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Max Davies
Australian market too small for more Renault EVs – exec
Renault Australia doesn't see enough demand for EVs locally, making it reluctant to expand beyond its three current electric models.
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Max Davies
Renault Australia says it's 'not the right time' for Alpine performance brand
Alpine's return to the Australian market has been put on ice, with parent company Renault citing a lack of demand for high-end EVs.
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Derek Fung
Next-generation Renault EVs to include petrol range-extender option
Renault's next-gen EV platform will support petrol range extender engines, and has been previewed with the R-Space Lab concept.
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Damion Smy
Renault-Dacia Striker revealed ahead of 2027 launch
The new Striker mixes wagon and hatch practicality with SUV ground clearance and will go on sale in Europe and the UK next year.
5 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault Bridger concept previews new light SUV
Thanks to its boxy body, the tiny sub-4m Renault Bridger is said to be surprisingly spacious for occupants.
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William Stopford
Which new car should you buy your kid for their first car?
Buying your child a new car for their first car? Well, aren't they lucky! Here are some of our recommendations.
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Ben Zachariah
2026 Renault Trafic price and specs: Goodbye manual, hello new auto
Another nail in the coffin of the manual transmission, with Renault fitting a new nine-speed automatic to the updated Trafic lineup.
6 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Renault Kangoo recalled
The French auto brand’s smallest commercial van has come in for a recall due to exposed rear door strikers that could cause injury.
6 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
The EVs with the longest range in Australia in 2026
Want an electric vehicle but can't overcome 'range anxiety'? These are the longest-range EVs on sale in Australia right now.
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Damion Smy
Renault Duster: New, more luxurious SUV launched in India, no plans for Australia
A new Indian-made Renault Duster has been released, but there appear to be no plans for it to replace Australia’s European-made version.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault's electric car division to be plugged back into core business – report
Ampere, the semi-autonomous division responsible for engineering and manufacturing Renault's EVs, is coming back to the mothership.
7 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
New budget compact car on the way from Europe – report
European value brand Dacia has announced it’s working on a new small car with both petrol and hybrid engines.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault Filante: Geely-based flagship hybrid SUV revealed
Renault's new flagship Filante SUV will be built in South Korea using underpinnings shared with various Geely, Volvo and Polestar models.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Renault teases move upmarket with new flagship on Chinese platform
Renault will soon reveal a flagship SUV to be made in South Korea, but it won't be based on an Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance platform.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Renault Symbioz: Small SUV closer to Australia with hybrid power
The Renault Symbioz has received type approval in Australia, though it's unclear if or when the small mild-hybrid and hybrid SUV will arrive Down Under.
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