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There has never been a better time to be a driving enthusiast. Machines with the desire to entertain are no longer only accessible to the lucky few with a seven-digit bank account balance. If you have fifty big ones lying around, cars like the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf …

Without much fanfare, Renault Australia has introduced a new Captur range-topper – the S-Edition – that brings more power and more kit to the party.  Priced from $32,990 drive-away, the introduction of the S-Edition variant brings a brand-new engine with it – a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol unit that has been …

The Alpine A110 has launched in Australia with the limited-run Premiere Edition available now priced from $106,500 plus on-road costs. Arriving in early 2019 will be the Pure and Legende models. Each with their own distinct personalities, these models broaden the scope of the A110 with price starting from $97,000 …

Renault Australia has confirmed that its mid-size SUV, the Renault Kadjar, will be launching down under in 2019. Speaking at the launch of the all-new Megane R.S. this week, Andrew Moore, Managing Director Renault Australia, outlined the company’s plans to expand its SUV presence locally. “It is with great excitement …

The coupe-SUV bug has hit its first mainstream manufacturer as Renault has unveiled its first-ever low-slung SUV called the Arkana. While officially still a concept, safe for the small wing mirrors, it’s clear the model we see here is close to production ready. In fact, Renault has confirmed it will …

Renault Australia has introduced the Koleos S-Edition model which joins its popular Koleos range in the showroom. Based on the top-specification Intens and offered exclusively as a 2WD, the Koleos S-Edition is priced from $44,990 drive-away and adds 19-inch alloy wheels first seen on the Initiale Paris version sold overseas, …

Hot hatch enthusiasts can look forward to the return of a familiar nameplate to the segment, as the new Renault Megane R.S. Trophy rejoins the Renault Sport line-up as the performance halo. The most potent variant of the new Megane R.S range comes with a more powerful version of the 1.8-litre turbo …

Renault’s all-electric ZOE is now on sale to the general public due to private customer demand and after undergoing successful fleet trials in Australia last year. Priced from $47,490 plus on-road costs, the ZOE will initially be sold through four specially expanded electric vehicle dealer network in the country. This …

Renault has announced the highly anticipated Megane R.S. will arrive in Australia in September priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs. Available in both manual and EDC twin-clutch automatic transmission for the first time, the French hot hatch also features a first in class four-wheel-steering system. Powering the car is a …

There is no better time to be a car enthusiast than now. Yes, emission control is at its strictest. And yes, speed limits are at its lowest. But performance cars are at their finest, quickest and most affordable. They will also not be around for much longer because cars in …

Renault has marked the start of the Formula 1 season with the Australian launch of the new limited-edition Renault Clio R.S.18. Named after Renault Sport Formula One Team’s 2018 challenger, it echoes the black-and-yellow livery of Renault’s F1 cars and is squarely aimed at motorsport enthusiasts and serious collectors. Derived …

Renault has announced that the new Megane R.S. 280 will now be available to order with a Cup chassis. Suited to intense sports-style use and especially to driving on racetracks, the optional Cup chassis offers a 10% stiffer damper system and a new Torsen mechanical limited slip differential. With modified …

 You can count with one hand the number of wagons that are on offer from the more than sixty brands in Australia. And if you eliminated the less affordable premium marques, you are left with just the Renault Megane Wagon, Holden Astra Wagon, Volkswagen Golf Wagon and its twin-under-the-skin, …

With medium sized SUVs getting more popular by the day, we’ve put together 5 that ranked highly in our previous individual reviews and, in our opinion, the best of their class. All comes with 5 seats except for the Honda CR-V, which can be had with a 7-seat layout. Honda …