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New Renault Megane RS Trophy-R demolishes Nurburgring lap record Renault has just set a new lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The lap time of 7 minutes and 40.1 seconds was set by a Renault Megane RS Trophy-R. The record was set by Laurent Hurgon, a former Renault Sport racing driver, who also set the previous record of 7 minutes and 45.9 seconds in 2016 in a Megane RS 275 Trophy-R. The new record was set on May 8th 2019 and marks the first time a production car has broken the 8 minute barrier. The new record is over 5 seconds faster than the previous one, making it the fastest front-wheel drive production car around the Nordschleife. The Renault Megane RS Trophy-R is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 300 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It also features a range of chassis and aerodynamic modifications, including adjustable suspension, lighter wheels and a large rear wing. The Renault Megane RS Trophy-R is a limited edition model and only 250 units will be produced.
Nissan will produce a new model for Renault in Mexico, making it the first Renault vehicle produced there in 20 years, but there are no immediate plans to reenter the U.S. The deal also gives Mitsubishi an opportunity to expand in North America.
BMW ranks #2 in Luxembourg in January. The Luxembourg new car market gains 12.9% year-on-year in January to 3,726 sales. Volkswagen (+19.3%) beats the market to manage 13.4% share, well above the 11.8% it commanded over the Full Year 2022. BMW (+63%) displays fantastic health and repeats at #2 for t
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is moving forward with ambitious plans for the future, including joint activities in multiple regions and a focus on electric vehicle technology. The Alliance has revealed more information about their partnership and future plans. The next 15 years will see the alliance partners engage in joint activities in Latin America, India, and […]
The Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer Nissan's Indian subsidiary Nissan Motor India recently revealed that is it planning to introduce an MPV based on the Renault Triber in India. The company stated that this forthcoming 7-seater MPV will be based on the Renault-Nissan joint alliance's CMF-A+ platform. The Nissan MPV will boast similar features and drivetrain Nissan Motor India recently revealed that is it planning to introduce an MPV based on the Renault Triber in India.