The Renault 5 E-Tech grabs another COTY award as it’s declared UK Car of the Year 2026, beating off the Kia EV4, Skoda Elroq and Alpine A290. There’s no doubt that Renault has delivered an EV with the R5 which has struck a chord with buyers, with its relatively affordable price, retro-inspired look and a […]
When is a Dacia Duster NOT a Dacia Duster? When it’s a RENAULT Duster
Renault launches a new SUV in India as the Renault Duster, a more upmarket model with additional safety features. Here in Europe, we have the Dacia Duster as a no frills (well, more ‘frilly’ than it was) bargain buy, probably the most impressive of Dacia’s budget offerings. Now, having not had a Duster on sale […]
Alpine A390 takes aim at Porsche Macan EV, BMW iX3 and more with prices from £61,390
The new Alpine A390 is about to go on sale in the UK in GT, Premier Edition and GTS guises with prices from £61,390. The new Alpine A390 EV was revealed back in May as the production take on the Alpine A390_b Concept and aimed at competition like the Porsche Macan EV, BMW iX3 and […]
Renault EV Concept manages 626 ‘MOTORWAY’ miles on the Scenic E-Tech’s battery
The electric Renault Filante has managed to run for 626 miles on a single charge of the Scenic E-Tech’s battery at an average of 63mph. Car makers, and others, do like to perform range tests to show just how far they can go on a single tank of fuel or a single battery charge, with […]
ELECTRIC Ford Fiesta on the way – underpinned by the Renault 5 E-Tech
Ford is teaming up with Renault to use Renault’s Ampere Platform, which underpins the Renault 5, to build two new electric cars. Ford has lost its way in Europe by binning the Fiesta and Focus, and in the process losing two-thirds of its market share in a misguided attempt to go more upmarket and EV. […]
Renault 4, Renault 5 and Alpine A290 UPGRADED to FULL Electric Car Grant
The Renault 4, Renault 5 and Alpine A290 get the full Electric Car Grant of £3,750, as does the electric MINI Countryman. Cars awarded the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG) have been a bit thin on the ground, with just the new Nissan LEAF, Ford Puma Gen-E and Citroen e-C5 Aircross (and the Ford E-Tourneo Courier) […]
Renault 5 grabs ANOTHER Car of the Year award – wins too for Jaecoo 7, Kia EV3 and more
The Renault 5 EV is the 2025 Scottish Car of the Year, with category wins for the Jaecoo 7, Kia Ev3 and more. Many legacy car makers are struggling to deliver properly appealing, good-looking and (relatively) affordable EVs, but that’s not a problem Renault has, with its appealing-styled Renault 5 and Renault 4 EVs doing […]
Renault Twingo Electric REVEALED to challenge Fiat 500 Electric and Dacia Spring
The Renault Twingo E-Tech EV is revealed as an electric city car to challenge rivals like the Dacia Spring and Fiat 500 Electric. Renault is on a bit of a roll, with its retro-inspired electric Renault 5 and Renault 4, seemingly finding a sweet spot in the market where buyers actually find them appealing. Now, […]
Renault 4 E-Tech grabs 2026 Car of the Year award – wins too for Hyundai Ioniq 9, Skoda Karoq and more
The Renault 4 E-Tech has been declared the 2026 Parkers Car of the Year, as Renault grabs three category wins too. Legacy car makers are struggling to deliver EVs which grab buyers’ attention, but Renault seems to have found a winning formula by resurrecting badges and designs from their back catalogue and delivering them as […]
Renault 5 E-Tech electric is ‘Business Car of the Year’. Wins too for Skoda, Kia, BMW and more
The electric Renault 5 E-Tech is the Business Car of the Year 2025, and the Best Small Car, with wins too for Skoda, Kia, BMW and more. Renault seems to have hit the sweet spot with its new Renault 5 E-Tech, delivering a retro-inspired EV that looks good, drives well and isn’t ridiculously expensive, and […]