The Frankfurt Motor Show served up another treat, this time much more accessible to us mere mortals. The new Renault Megane RS is more aggressive than ever and also hides more under the hood than ever before. One of the most exciting "hot hatches" in the C segment now has a new engine, and for the first time in history it is possible to choose between manual or automatic transmission.
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The first generation Dacia Duster has been on sale since 2010, during which time more than a million of these affordable SUVs have been sold, which means that the Duster is also Dacia's best-selling model. The time has come for a new generation, and so Dacia surprised with the exterior of the new Duster even before its official presentation at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The hustle and bustle in city centers is also interesting, because there is always something going on. And to be as mobile, agile and nimble as possible in this dirndaj, it is best to have one of the compact little ones at hand. Size matters a lot in the city, and in this case, of course, smaller is better. Here are the best city cars of 2017.
The best family car, a decision that has not been easy in recent years, as there are many choices on the market. Especially in 2017, when buyers can choose between station wagons, MPVs and SUVs. This is also why we had to look through several comparison tests in different categories for the best family cars and place on the list those that most often appeared extremely high in such tests. We present to you a selection of the best family cars of 2017.
Renault Captur is selling like hot cakes here and elsewhere in Europe. It is, of course, the most desirable crossover in the segment and the fifth best-selling Renault. It mainly won over middle-aged women who have a Captur as the second vehicle in their household. Active retirees with adult children who have already left the home nest also like it. It is popular because of its higher seating position, and with its renewed and fresh look, it will definitely appeal to younger generations as well.
Renault Koleos got a new sequel. And the name Koleos actually suits him very well, because it is a true colossus among Renaults. It is a representative of the so-called D SUV segment, which is also the fastest growing segment among cars. To quickly summarize, we could say that it is a sports utility vehicle with taut and elegant lines, which brings new standards to the market that Renault has envisioned.
Renault's e.dams team is currently the leader in Formula E, with Sebastien Buemi and Nicolas Prost occupying first and third place among the drivers. In honor of this, and because the Formula E race happened to be in Paris, Renault decided to have an electric parade through the city of lights.
Formula 1 racing cars have always been a sort of harbinger of upcoming technologies. That is why it is always fascinating to look at the cars of the future, such as the one brought to the Shanghai Motor Show by French Renault, which presented a surprisingly realistic study with the Renault RS 2027 designation.
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular and are slowly but steadily displacing conventionally powered vehicles. A meeting of owners of alternative drive vehicles was recently organized in the Netherlands and so many gathered that they entered the Guinness Book of Records.
Just as technology developed for the military and NASA has made its way to the commercial market, the same is true of Formula 1 technology. The latest example is the Infiniti Q60 Black S Concept, which is the result of a collaboration between Infiniti and the Renault Sport Formula One team.
Renault revealed its new production sports car Renault Alpine A110 before the Geneva Motor Show. The name and color are inextricably linked to the famous Berlinetta, which dominated rally races in the past.
The Renault Megane RX is the most brutal version of the Megane to date. It was developed by Prodriv, and it will have as much as 600 horsepower. It will be driven by a former freestyle skier, and today a Guerlain Chicherit racer, who will race with him in the rallycross championship, where Ken Block will also stand against him. It won't be easy for him, but Prodrive has repeatedly proven that it is up to the challenge. Last but not least, his vehicles won titles in various motor sports disciplines.