Renault India GM, Mr. Marc Nassif announced the launch of new cars into the Indian market. Present at an automobile conference, Mr. Nassif said all these new cars will be small cars which will be built on the platform built by their partner Nissan. Nothing specific was mentioned about their engine’s, price, etc. Renault India will start launching these small cars by mid 2011 and will periodically... 

Renault confirms they would bring a sedan to India, the Influence within this year. That would be followed with the SUV Koleos launch by 2012-13. Manufacturing the sedan will be carried out at the Oragadam plant. This French giant has tied up with Japanese automaker Nissan. This JV entails a Rs. 4,500 crore investment, and aimed at the setup of a manufacturing unit. The company is also keen at localizing... 

In the wake of misinterpretations regarding Bajaj-Nissan-Renault’s ultra low cost (ULC) car project, finally the air was cleared earlier today when Bajaj announced signing of MOU with Nissan-Renault. According to this MOU, Bajaj will only and only design and manufacture the ULC vehicle. In no way Bajaj want to or will be interfering with distribution and marketing of the ULC vehicle. When this project... 

Bajaj which is country’s second-largest motorcycle manufacturer has announced that their low-cost car project with Nissan and Renault is on track but they may not form joint venture for the manufacture and marketing of their car. They are of the opinion that, since all the three companies have distinct responsibilities, where Bajaj handles development and manufacturing and Renault and Nissan handle... 

With auto technology fast changing, there’s a lot to expect from bigwigs. The latest concept making the rounds is the electric, rotating-roof concept Wind is meant for global markets. It’s an ideal compact everyday car. This two-seat coupé-roadster measures at 3.83 meters, and the company has slotted between Twingo and Clio. This classy electrically-operated roof opens in 12 seconds, and offers... 

Looking at current market situation, all major car manufacturers are launching more and more models to get the most out of booming Indian auto industry. Renault announced yesterday that they will be launching five new models by 2013. Of these five, Renault has already displayed Koleos and Fluence at various auto shows around the world. Koleos an SUV and Fluence a luxury sedan are going to be launched... 

Economic Times reported earlier that Renault was on a lookout for a partner for the launch of their electric car in India. However, Wheelsunplugged.com reported yesterday that Renault is not on such a lookout. According to Wheelsunplugged.com, Renault would like to launch an electric car in India, but they would not need any partner in doing so. Renault is a technologically advanced company and... 

Rushlane had mentioned earlier in an article about excellent mileage being the USP of the Renault-Nissan-Bajaj Ultra Low Cost car that’s currently in its development phase. Bajaj, who will be engineering the new car, announced earlier today that they would aim for a 30 kmpl mileage. Bajaj believe that giving a car an affordable price tag will not make it a hit. After sales maintenance too plays... 

Finally the trio have decided on the price of their ultra low cost car. It was considered that Renault, Nissan and Bajaj were not able to come up with an agreeable selling price for their ultra low cost car and because of this, the project was considered to be on hold. But on Friday, Renault President Carlos Ghosn revealed that they were aiming for a price tag of $2500. When Rajiv Bajaj was contacted... 

Renault announced that they were no more a part of the Mahindra Renault joint venture. The JV was formed way back in 2007 and 49% of it was owned by Renault. Though Renault did not disclose the amount, they confirmed that M&M will now be the whole and sole owner of Logan. Even after its exit, Renault will be committed towards the betterment of Logan sales in India. Components like transmission...