Renault AG is recalling a combined 1,222 sedans to fix potential problems with the automatic transmission, China's quality regulator said Wednesday.

The all-new Koleos, French carmaker Renault's first Crossover SUV model, will be imported to the Chinese market in March 2009 to compete with numerous city SUVs locally made in China, said xinhuanet.com today. Its selling price may start from 242,000 yuan ($35,500).

Renault and French electric utility EDF today signed a memorandum of understanding to create, starting with France, a large scale zero-emissions individual transport and travel system.

The all-new Koleos, French carmaker Renault's first Crossover SUV model, will be likely made in China for the local market, said xinhuanet.com today. The car will sell in China first as imported cars early next year before it is locally manufactured.

French car maker Renault SA is expected to leak some information about its mass production project in China within one week, the National Business Daily reported Wednesday.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has confirmed the launch of a new manufacturing project in South Africa. Nissan’s manufacturing plant at Rosslyn was identified as having the potential to maximize synergies between Renault and Nissan.

On 24 May 2008, the Laguna Coupé microsite became the first carmaker’s vehicle revelation site to harness second-generation Silverlight technology with Deep Zoom feature: revolutionary technology achieving unprecedented detail.

For the fourth consecutive year, MotorSport Vision has teamed up with Renault for the French manufacturer and Formula 1 constructor to supply driving experience and race meeting support vehicles to MSV venues.

Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) today hosted the ground breaking ceremony for its new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for both Renault and Nissan.

In keeping with the style and seduction of its latest creation, Renault chose the most glamorous weekend in Europe’s social calendar to take the wraps off of the Laguna Coupé at the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix.

Renault is celebrating after scooping the highly-coveted Environment Award in the 2008 Fleet World Honours, thanks to its impressive range of low emission vehicles. Renault’s Trafic van remains the LCV to beat after winning ‘Best Medium Van’ for an outstanding sixth consecutive year.

Unveiled in October 2007 at the European Road Transport Show, Renault’s New Kangoo Van will be offered with a choice of two wheelbases to build on the success of the current range. In the UK, up to three trim levels will be available depending on bodystyle.