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Renault has upgraded and streamlined the structure of its Koleos range. From April 2010, the brand's 4x4 crossover will be available in a choice of two equipment levels, Carminat and Exception.

Maintaining its usual show-stealing stance of recent European motor shows, Geneva’s PalExpo will be the setting for Renault’s latest two world debuts next week, in the form of Wind and New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet.

The Clio saga continues! For 20 years, Clio has proudly lived up to its celebrated slogan: Elle a Tout d’une Grande (The Small Car with Big Car Attributes). To date, it has won over more than 10 million customers worldwide thanks to a unique package of comfort, versatility and safety performance that is more readily associated with models from the next segment up.

New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet rounds off the renewal of the New Mégane family in style with introduction of the line-up's sixth body type. The newcomer's striking looks combine the elegance of a coupé with the promise of the thrills that go hand-in-hand with driving a cabriolet.

The 25-year-old will become the first Russian to compete in Formula One when he makes his Grand Prix debut in Bahrain in March. He joins the Renault F1 Team off the back of a successful GP2 career having finished as the Series runner-up last season.

Renault Wind is a two-seater coupé-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. With its novel electric roof that pivots open in just 12 seconds, Renault Wind brings a completely different take on a car for drivers who enjoy wind-in-the-hair motoring.

While its flagship Renaultsport models continue to raise the hot hatch bar and obliterate their rivals in equal measure, Renault is also seeking to bring the sporty look and feel to the core Clio range with the launch of a new ‘S’ version.

For the second year running, as official car supplier to the French rugby squad, Renault has brought out a number of exclusive limited edition cars in the colours of the national team.

According to the old adage, it’s more about giving than receiving at this time of year, and Renault has certainly lived up to that with its latest van range ‘Extra’ special editions.

Renaultsport Technologies is expanding its range of rally cars with the introduction of Twingo Renaultsport R2 and Twingo Renaultsport R1. Designed for drivers looking for a modern, affordable and reliable rally car, these two next generation products make up the entry-level of a comprehensive range of competition cars that also includes the Clio Renaultsport R3 Access and Maxi.

The Duster project was born out of the simple premise that a real need existed in the world for an affordable, comfortable and rugged 4x4, a class which is currently not well served. Aware of this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicle aimed initially at emerging markets. The needs of European customers were also taken into account from the project outset.

Renault Environment (RE) is teaming up with Belgian firm Key Driving Competences (KDC) SA to expand innovative ecodriving training courses and sustainable mobility services for everyone.

Renault has boosted the appeal of its stylish New Mégane Sport Tourer range with the launch of an all-new Extreme trim level, priced from £14,935.

Renault pre-empts the Christmas sales with the introduction of a new entry-level version of its stunning Laguna Coupé.

The festive season may still be some weeks away but Christmas has come early at Renault this year! Offering enhanced comfort, style and a comprehensive high-technology specification, and all at a significant cost saving, the new Renault I-Music special edition range is certain to prove popular with tech-savvy sound lovers and bargain hunters alike.

Twingo Gordini R.S. features a gleaming Malte Blue lacquered metallic finish, plus two white racing stripes, in keeping with tradition.

Alain Prost will drive a competition version of Dacia Duster. The Frenchman chose Dacia for the values championed by the brand's vehicles, namely simplicity, efficiency and robustness. "I am delighted to be driving the Dacia Duster.

Renault has decided to manufacture the electric version of Fluence at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey, with production to start in first-half 2011.

Former Formula Renault UK Champion Duncan Tappy, who took a total of 10 victories during his 2007 winning season, was tasked with piloting the new 2.0-litre car which makes its competitive debut at the start of the 2010 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship.

The development phase for New Formula Renault 2.0 is drawing to a close with more than 6,000km driven over seventeen days of testing on nine European circuits.