Renault (UK)

Renault stop battery lease on new Zoe due to strong residuals

Renault has stopped offering the new Zoe with a battery lease option after the car was awarded class-leading residual values by Cap.

Bells of Crossgar marks 50th anniversary with Renault brand

​Renault’s reigning Small Dealership of the Year has celebrated its 50th anniversary with the French car brand at an official celebration event attended by Groupe Renault UK managing director, Vincent Tourette.

Renault and Citroen plan network shake-ups

Renault insists it will keep dealer numbers in ‘hub and spoke’ restructure as Citroën predicts market slump of up to 25% will lead to multi-franchise sites

Stoneacre to bring Renault/Dacia to ‘iconic’ Mushroom Garage

​Stoneacre Motor Group is carrying out a £1 million redevelopment of its iconic Mushroom Garage car retail operation in Rotherham as part of a process which will usher out its Honda and Mitsubishi franchises.

Renault Clio: Is the MK5 the car to break the B-segment?

The latest Renault Clio aims to take on the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa in the UK.

Pentagon Motor Group commission Honcho for digital growth

Pentagon Motor Group has commissioned Honcho to handle its digital marketing across its multi-franchise operations.

Renault and leasing.com secure separate football sponsorship deals to boost brand awareness

Renault and leasing.com have announced separate marketing deals that will see both brands promoted heavily on Premier League and EFL Trophy coverage.

Renault Retail Group appoints Ludovic Troyes as new managing director

Ludovic Troyes has joined Renault Retail Group (RRG) as its new managing director.

Shelbourne Motors launches recruitment drive for £5m Newry dealership

Shelbourne Motors has launched a recruitment drive for its new £5 million Kia and Renault multi-franchise car dealership facility at Newry with the aim of filling 60 vacancies.

RMB Darlington scores social media success with Max Coates Megane RS handover video

RMB Darlington’s general manager Paul Walker has achieved staggering traction on LinkedIn, with a video of a special surprise handover featuring racing driver Max Coates.

Brexit could benefit Dacia, says former boss Louise O'Sullivan

Former Dacia brand boss Louise O’Sullivan believes Brexit could benefit Renault’s budget sister brand

Renault Retail Group prosecuted by HSE over 'faulty' vehicle lifts

Renault Retail Group has been fined after health and safety inspectors discovered evidence of serious safety breaches relating to faulty vehicle lifts at its dealerships in Coulsdon and West London.

Renault UK appoints new customer experience and dealer network development director

​Groupe Renault UK has appointed Jean-Philippe Roubes as its new customer experience and dealer network development director.

Motorvogue opens new Renault and Dacia dealership in Bedford

​Motorvogue has officially opened the doors at its new Renault and Dacia dealership on the outskirts of Bedford – creating a second stand-alone Dacia facility in the process.

Pictures: 2019 Renault Clio

Dacia UK launches ‘Dacia Buy Online’ online car sales platform

​Dacia has launched its Dacia Buy Online car sales platform with the claim that it has opened 150 million new retail outlets across the UK.

Renault and Dacia join NFDA’s Drive My Career initiative

Groupe Renault has become the first vehicle manufacturer to join the NFDA’s Drive My Career initiative through its Renault and Dacia brands.

Stoneacre Motor Group acquires Platts Stafford multi-franchise dealership

Stoneacre made it three new acquisitions since the start of 2018 with its move for Platts Garage’s multi-franchise site in Stafford.

Bagot Road Garage does the double at Dacia car dealer awards

Dacia once again handed Bagot Road Garage its Gold award for Dealer of the Year as the brand hosted retailers from across the UK at an awards ceremony at the National Museum of Scotland.

Former Renault UK MD Ken Ramirez takes on Nissan Europe sales and marketing role

Former Renault UK managing director Ken Ramirez has been appointed as Nissan Europe’s new senior vice-president for sales and marketing.