The one-off Renault R17 is a 270bhp carbonfibre restomod
The one-off Renault R17 is a 270bhp carbonfibre restomod
A beloved 1970s coupe that’s not had its name exhumed for an anonymous crossover. Instead, the Renault R17 is a modernised electrified one-off
5 Sep 2024
Renault Sport Clio 172 Cup (2002 - 2003): a rally homologation special for under £10,000
Renault Sport Clio 172 Cup (2002 - 2003): a rally homologation special for under £10,000
A true race-bred special, the Clio 172 Cup is one of the lightest – and purest – Renault Sport models ever
22 May 2024
Renault Sport Megane R26.R (2009): the most significant hot hatch of the last 25 years
Renault Sport Megane R26.R (2009): the most significant hot hatch of the last 25 years
For much of the last 25 years, Renault ruled the hot hatch world. The ultimate expression of its brilliance, the R26.R
27 Mar 2024
Renault Sport Clio 182 Trophy (2005): review, history, prices and specs
Renault Sport Clio 182 Trophy (2005): review, history, prices and specs
The ultimate Renault 182 came close to hot hatch perfection, making it one of our top 25 cars of the last 25 years
6 Mar 2024
Renault Sport Mégane RS Trophy‑R – the car world's greatest misses
Renault Sport Mégane RS Trophy‑R – the car world's greatest misses
Targeting a Nürburgring lap record proved the undoing of a potentially all-time-great hot hatch
29 Feb 2024
New Renault 5 unveiled – meet the basis for Alpine’s electric hot hatch
New Renault 5 unveiled – meet the basis for Alpine’s electric hot hatch
The all-electric 2024 Renault 5 E-Tech supermini has been unveiled in production form, previewing its hot Alpine A290 relative
26 Feb 2024
Why the Renault Clio 172 is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
Why the Renault Clio 172 is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
To mark our 25th anniversary we name the 25 most significant driver's cars launched in the last 25 years. Richard Meaden presents the case for the Ren…
30 Jan 2024
The new Renault 5 could be the fun EV hatch we’ve been waiting for
The new Renault 5 could be the fun EV hatch we’ve been waiting for
These teaser shots provide our first official glimpse at the new Renault 5, which will arrive next year to target the Mini Cooper EV
30 Nov 2023
New Renault 5 begins testing ahead of 2024 launch
New Renault 5 begins testing ahead of 2024 launch
The Renault 5 electric hatchback is approaching final sign off, with six Clio-based test mules built to fine tune its dynamics
28 Apr 2023
Renault Sport’s greatest cars
Renault Sport’s greatest cars
Best known for its world beating hot hatchbacks, we run down the history of Renault Sport and its finest creations
17 Feb 2023
Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport
Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport
The ultimate Renault Sport Mégane RS is here. Unless you live in the UK that is
11 Jan 2023
Renault Sport Clio V6 – review, history, prices and specs
Renault Sport Clio V6 – review, history, prices and specs
Two decades on, the Clio V6 still seems gloriously bonkers. We discover the truth about its troubled birth – and remind ourselves what it was like to …
28 Nov 2022
Renault 5 Turbo 3E concept debuts to kick off 50th anniversary celebrations
Renault 5 Turbo 3E concept debuts to kick off 50th anniversary celebrations
Ahead of the reborn R5 road car, Renault’s given us a drift car concept with a giant wing
22 Sep 2022
Renault 5 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon
Renault 5 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon
A hot hatch icon with major league rally pedigree, the Renault 5 Turbo has stood the test of time
15 Sep 2022
Renault 5 Turbo group test – hot hatch icons go head-to-head
Renault 5 Turbo group test – hot hatch icons go head-to-head
42 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
15 Sep 2022
Renault Sport Clio 197/200: history, specs and buying guide
Renault Sport Clio 197/200: history, specs and buying guide
Starting from just under £5000, a Renault Sport Clio is an extremely tempting used buy. We explain what to look for
11 Apr 2022
Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival
Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival
With 271bhp, a manual gearbox and a weaponised chassis, this ‘SuperClio’ could have restored the Renault Sport Clio’s reputation, but instead it had t…
31 Mar 2022
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric revealed – new-generation electric car of the French variety
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric revealed – new-generation electric car of the French variety
Renault’s stylish new EV signals the birth of a new type of Megane, but the end of the Megane RS as we know it
6 Sep 2021
Renaultsport Clio V6 body kit - Art of Speed
Renaultsport Clio V6 body kit - Art of Speed
The Renaultsport Clio V6 is a hot hatch like no other, and we explore details of its extraordinary body kit
24 Nov 2020
Manual transmission dropped on updated Renault Mégane RS
Manual transmission dropped on updated Renault Mégane RS
The facelifted Renault Mégane RS is now available for order, but it has lost the six-speed manual in favour of a dual-clutch auto
2 Oct 2020
Renault 5 GT Turbo – review, history, prices and specs
Renault 5 GT Turbo – review, history, prices and specs
Not as wild and bonkers as the mid-engined Turbo, the Renault 5 GT Turbo was still a rather fine hot hatch
1 Apr 2020
'The new Trophy-R deserves to be celebrated, however much it costs'
'The new Trophy-R deserves to be celebrated, however much it costs'
Why am I smitten? Because it's a car conceived and created by engineers and racers
28 Nov 2019
All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?
All-electric Renault Zoe RS to replace Clio RS?
Renault bosses reveal that a hot variant of the all-electric Zoe could be on the way to replace the Clio RS
11 Oct 2019
Why the old Reims Grand Prix circuit is still an essential visit
Why the old Reims Grand Prix circuit is still an essential visit
Predictable it may be, but there’s a magic to Reims-Gueux that few other places offer
12 Aug 2019
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R - full details and specs
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R - full details and specs
Specified to its upper limits, the Megane RS Trophy-R is a £72,140 hatchback
31 Jul 2019
Renault Turbo history on show at Rétromobile
Renault Turbo history on show at Rétromobile
French firm’s ode to boost celebrates 40 years since its first, turbocharged F1 victory
5 Feb 2019
All-new 2019 Renault Clio revealed
All-new 2019 Renault Clio revealed
The crucial new Renault Clio has been revealed before Geneva debut next month
29 Jan 2019