I Can’t Believe I Have To Say This, But 80s Cars Are Good

It could be argued that the 1980s was the greatest decade of automotive production for enthusiasts. Unlike today, manufacturers all around the world were developing street versions of racing cars, compact sports machines, hot hatchbacks, a cadre of analog machines capable of stirring your emotions. Moreover these cars were aimed at appeasing the everyman’s desires … Read more

France Halts Public €100-A-Month EV Leases After Demand Surges

The French government is suspending a subsidized EV leasing program because it’s been flooded with applicants who are eager for cheap EVs. The public lease program offers EVs starting at €100 per month, or $107 at current exchange rates. The program exceeded demand by more than double the amount of expected applicants. It must now … Read more

At $4,700, Does This 67 Renault 10 Push All The Right Buttons?

One of the most unique features of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Renault is its push-button automatic transmission. Let’s see if this classic French saloon’s price makes it an automatically good deal. Cedric the Entertainer’s First Car Was the French Hatchback Renault Encore I Love a Mystery was a radio show that aired from … Read more

Hyundai Motor: Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Renault post record rural sales in 2023

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors and Renault India posted the highest-ever share of sales from rural markets in calendar year 2023 amid improved consumer sentiments and better liquidity among the rural rich. However, inflationary pressures weighed on rural demand for fast-moving consumer goods and consumer durables. While the share of rural sales at Maruti … Read more

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Renault post the highest-ever share of sales from rural markets in 2023

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors and Renault India posted the highest-ever share of sales from rural markets in calendar year 2023 amid improved consumer sentiments and better liquidity among the rural rich. However, inflationary pressures weighed on rural demand for fast-moving consumer goods and consumer durables. While the share of rural sales at Maruti … Read more

Renault: Renault plans five product launches in 3 years; eyes double-digit sales growth this year

New Delhi, French carmaker Renault is planning to launch five products in the Indian market over the next three years as it looks to tap emerging demand for automobiles in the country, according to a top company executive. The automaker, which saw subdued sales last year owing to various challenges, expects a turnaround in business … Read more

Renault to continue selling small cars in India “as long as regulations permit”

French carmaker Renault said it will continue to sell small cars in the Indian market as long as regulations permit, despite dwindling share of the segment in overall passenger vehicle sales citing revival of demand among consumers at the entry level. Renault India Operations Country CEO & Managing Director Venkatram Mamillapalle said, “It is true … Read more

Renault’s message to Indian regulators on airbag U-turn: If you lay down a path, follow it

Renault wants India to adhere to its regulatory roadmaps after the French automaker incurred unnecessary engineering costs following New Delhi’s decision to not implement a proposal mandating six airbags in cars, the company’s country head said. Renault has less than a 2% share of India’s thriving auto market and is planning more investments. But it … Read more

Jalopnik’s Favorite Stories From 2023: Waymo, Formula 1, EVs

Photo: Cruise Yes, both of my favorite posts this year are about sex, and maybe that makes me immature, but hey, a guy’s gotta have fun somehow. And trust me, this was a fun post to write. I mean, I literally got paid to work every euphemism for sex that I could think of into … Read more

F1 2024: What dates will Formula 1 teams launch new cars ahead of season-opening Bahrain GP?

Which F1 cars have been revealed? When are the 2024 Formula 1 car launches? A new season is fast approaching and you can watch all 24 races live on Sky Sports F1 from the Bahrain Grand Prix at the start of March to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December Last Updated: 26/12/23 3:54pm Please … Read more