Renault pays fees for Twizy-tinkering student

One lucky student doesn’t need to worry about their uni fees for this year, thanks to Renault. The French manufacturer recently ran a competition for university students to redesign its new 100% electric urban two seater Twizy. After ten entries were shortlisted and submitted to a 10-week online vote, 20-year old Rachel Smith of Huddersfield University picked up the grand prize of £9,000 to cover one years’ tuition fees. The advertising and media relations student was presented with her...

Renault launches unique electric vehicle in the UK

Last week saw the UK launch of Renault’s latest model, but this one isn’t strictly speaking a car! The Renault Twizy is an all-electric vehicle which measures just 2.34 metres long and is designed to accommodate a driver plus an additional passenger sat behind. Available at 22 Renault ‘Z.E’ dealerships, found in primarily urban areas, the French manufacturer is hoping to appeal to a youthful audience which may consider the Twizy instead of a motorbike/scooter, and this is reflected in the...

Renault masters toilet carrying contract

Renault has won a contract to supply its Master trucks to portable toilet hire company Toilets+, ousting rival Mercedes. Toilets+ has already taken delivery of seven vehicles, which will operate out of five different depots across East Anglia and the South East, supplying portable toilets to a range of customers. The firm’s fleet was previously dominated by Mercedes Sprinters. The new vehicles are being provided by Norfolk Truck & Van. Mick Bowman, managing director at Toilets+, said...

Upgraded Twingo Renaultsport 133 has lower emissions, improved efficiency

Renault has upgraded its Twingo Renaultsport 133, reducing its emissions and improving its efficiency both by 3 per cent when compared to its predecessor. The French carmaker has altered the external appearance, adding a prominent logo and black detailing to the car, as well as specific black headlight and front foglight surrounds. Available to order from April 2nd and to view in showrooms from April 23rd, the new Twingo Renaultsport comes with a F1-style front blade, Bluetooth, cruise...

Renault teams up with DJ David Guetta to promote Twizy

Renault has teamed up with world-renowned DJ David Guetta and his wife Cathy to help promote its all-electric city car, the Twizy. Officially launched this week in Geneva, the Twizy was first unveiled in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and is now being manufactured in Spain ready for release in Europe next month. Guetta and his wife, the lady behind the famous Ibiza parties, will play a leading role in the advertising campaign for the new car due to start this Spring. “The partnership...