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Renault: Europe should counter premium shift, make automobiles reasonably priced

Renault’s boss has decried automotive laws in Europe as “objectively favouring premium models” and referred to as on authorities to assist redress the stability by selling the event of reasonably priced automobiles once more.

“Cars are required to be more sophisticated, more fuel-efficient and less costly all at the same time,” a clearly exasperated Luca de Meo wrote in a wide-ranging letter addressed to Europe. “This has already had an effect that is totally counterproductive: passenger cars are now 60% heavier on average.”

In his letter, the Italian strongly advocates a brand new industrial mannequin that might strengthen the hand of the European automotive business – and particularly quantity manufacturers – within the face of sturdy competitors from China and the US.

His criticism is that Europe’s drive to make automobiles cleaner and safer has made them heavier and costlier.

Motorsport

The 2024 Dacia Duster: Hybrid Power and a Double Bed

Dacia, a low-cost Romanian brand under Renault, has seen success in Europe with its Sandero and Duster models. The Duster, now in its third generation, continues to prioritize essentials while adding sophistication to its design.

The 2024 Duster’s design is reminiscent of the Bigster concept unveiled in 2021. It features rugged enhancements such as extra plastic body cladding, beefier skid plates, a “Y” motif for the lights, and rear door handles integrated into the C-pillars. This gives the SUV a more outdoorsy look compared to its predecessor.


Motorsport

Alpine A290 Electric Hot Hatch Spotted for the First Time

In May of this year, Alpine, the French performance brand owned by Renault, revealed the A290_β prototype as a more powerful version of the upcoming Renault 5 revival. It was announced that the production model based on this concept would be available in 2024. Today, we have the first glimpse of what it will look like, thanks to a set of spy photos.

The images show a camouflaged A290 test vehicle. Despite the coverings, it’s evident that the overall profile will remain largely unchanged from the concept car, with the main difference being the switch from a two-door layout to a four-door body style.


Motorsport

Dacia Plans to Become a Competitor to Jeep by Offering Affordable Vehicles, Starting with the 2024 Duster

Dacia, a brand owned by Renault, has experienced significant growth in recent years. In 2022, it surpassed Opel/Vauxhall, Fiat, Citroën, Nissan, and SEAT in sales, according to JATO’s data. It finished the year in 12th place and climbed to 10th place in the first half of 2023, surpassing Kia and trailing just behind Ford.

To maintain its sales momentum, Dacia will introduce an updated Spring electric city car in 2024, along with the third-generation Duster. This compact SUV, known for its off-road capabilities, will lead Dacia’s efforts to position itself as an affordable alternative to Jeep. The company, based in Mioveni, Romania, has already embraced an adventurous lifestyle with accessories and special editions. The next Duster will have a lifestyle-oriented approach, featuring rugged design elements.


Motorsport

Alpine Running At Full Production Capacity To Meet Record Sales

Renault’s performance brand, Alpine, is experiencing a highly successful year in terms of sales. With strong demand, the company is currently operating at full capacity to meet the overwhelming customer requests. This is certainly a positive challenge to have, especially in anticipation of Alpine’s ambitious expansion plans by the end of the decade.

In June alone, Alpine received 593 registrations. Although this number may not seem significant, it is important to acknowledge that Alpine is not a mainstream brand and currently offers a limited range of products. Additionally, this figure represents a remarkable 71% increase compared to June of the previous year. Moreover, it surpasses Alpine’s previous record of 536 cars sold in March 2019, making it the most successful month in the brand’s history.


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Alpine A424_β Debuts To Mark Brand’s Return To Top Tier Endurance Racing

Alpine, the French performance brand under Renault’s umbrella, has been racing in FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMP2 category for the last decade, but the company is finally ready to make a return to WEC’s premier category next year. Alpine’s 2024 LMDh challenger is the A424_β, which makes its official debut today ahead of this year’s 24 Hours of LeMans race.

Let’s start with the name. The firm says it “respects the tradition of Alpine’s winning Endurance cars, 24 echoes the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 2024, and β designates the final phase before its launch.” The automaker also explains the exterior design of the race car features the brand’s future light signature that will be also seen on production vehicles, while its interior is inspired by road-going supercars.