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2026 Renault Emblème

April 21, 2025 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

Renault continues with the electrification of its fleet despite the reduced demand for electric cars. The new model in their offer is the Renault Emblème, a car that represents a revolutionary approach to sustainable mobility.

The Renault Group has set a goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 in Europe and globally by 2050. This model is the leader of a new era in the automotive industry, carefully designed to minimize the carbon footprint, from production to the end of its life. With a length of 4,800 mm, it achieves a carbon footprint reduction of 70% in the production of all parts. 50% of the materials used are recycled, and almost all are recyclable at the end of use.

When it comes to aerodynamics, Renault has taken care of everything. The car is equipped with components that optimize efficiency and aesthetics, such as a long sloping hood with two fins that direct air and reduce the frontal area, side cameras instead of mirrors, air vents on the sides of the front bumper and active grills that open and close for more efficient air flow, touch-sensitive door handles, curved roof pillars, seamless glass and tall, narrow tires with low rolling resistance. At the back are a large rear spoiler and a dynamic diffuser that reduce aerodynamic drag. Even the windshield wipers are hidden under the hood.

The spacious cabin with a futuristic design is equipped with a curved sopenR panoramic screen that stretches the entire length of the control panel. Comfortable seats and sensitive touch controls contribute to a better atmosphere, making every trip enjoyable.

The dual energy drive system combines a rechargeable battery for short and city driving, and a hydrogen fuel cell for long journeys of 1,000 km without recharging.

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Nissan is developing a new all-electric car based on the Renault Twingo

April 14, 2025 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

Nissan recently announced that it intends to develop a new car based on the Renault Twingo. It will be an all-electric car, and the information was shared during a call with investors.

The new car will be from the A-segment and will share 80% with the new Twingo. The collaboration between Nissan and Renault will accelerate the development of the car and meet the plan for its launch in 2026.

Nissan will be free from financial obligations under the Ampera project, which plans to replace nickel-magnesium-cobalt batteries with lithium-iron-phosphate batteries to reduce costs and increase range, despite the fact that NMC is more energy-dense. Charging from 10 to 80 percent of capacity is planned for 15 minutes. However, it is currently unknown whether Nissan’s upcoming entry-level electric model will use this technology.

The Ampera project will also allow for a reduction in the development time of the Twingo, from 21 to 16 months. This should also result in lower costs of goods, which would be 40 percent lower than the Renault 5. Although this does not directly apply to prices, it can be assumed that Nissan will choose a price of around 20,000 euros.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is no data for now, and some information suggests that the Twingo could use a 40 kWh battery and a 120 hp engine, like the Renault R5.

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2026 Renault Austral

April 6, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

After expanding its fleet a few years ago with the new family-friendly Austral, Renault has decided to launch a refreshed version of this model. The new Austral is Renault’s compact SUV that brings a visual change but also greater passenger comfort compared to the current model.

The design changes are inspired by the Rafale model, and include a new front end, a new hood, a new multi-angled radiator grille with the Renault logo, narrow headlights, while the DRL lights in the shape of an airplane wing are located in the bumper. The rear lights are smaller despite the trend of long light lines.

The cabin features more ergonomic seats with additional cushions, a 12.3-inch dashboard and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which will be familiar to anyone who has been behind the wheel of the current SUV. However, more apps are available via Google’s media system.

“Renault Austral has a key role to play in our C-segment market offensive. Unique on the market, it is a compact car that thinks big, with the exceptional interior space provided by the sliding rear seat, the highly efficient full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain, as well as onboard equipment rivaling higher market segments with 4Control Advanced, driver recognition with automatic profile loading and OpenR Link with Google built-in. Ultra-versatile and even more desirable with its contemporary looks, New Renault Austral has all the qualities to reach even more buyers,” said Bruno Vanel, VP Product Performance, Renault Brand.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Austral is powered by a 1.2-L gasoline engine combined with electric motors, with a total power of 200 hp, paired with a clutchless multi-mode automatic gearbox. Outside France, the range also includes a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine (160 hp) assisted by a starter-alternator, and a 12V lithium-ion battery mated to a CVT-type automatic gearbox.

Renault claims that the new Austral is quieter thanks to the Alpine equipment package, which includes laminated glass for the front doors, which further reduces noise, and new engine mounts that reduce vibrations in the cabin.