Nice New Renaults

The Fiat has introduced the revamped version of the mid-sized C – segment sedan to compete with the likes of Renault Megane, and Ford Focus, in the European as well as Asian countries. This four door sedan is similar in size to the Pontiac G6. The Linea was debuted at Motor Show in the Istanbul.

The Fiat Linea model was offered in the European as well as non – European market in the year 2007. The model was designed and developed through a joint operation between the Fiat and a Turkish Automotive factory, TOFAS. The vehicle is being manufactured at the Bursa plant in Turkey. The model has been developed in the Fiat style along with the dynamic and elegant extra lines. The special attention is given to make the journey more comfortable for the driver as well as the passengers. The wheelbase of the vehicle is about 2.6 m, while the length, width and height of the car is about 4.56 meter, 1.73 m and 1.5 m respectively.

The Fiat Linea model has been introduced in three versions by the Fiat India. These three variants are Emotion, Active and Dynamic. However, all the models come with either in 1.3 liter diesel engine or 1.4 liter petrol engine. The 2009 Linea comes with a unique board styling, steering design, well furnished designed and quality of the buttons as well as switches, and comfortable seats. In the exterior design part the rear lamps, twin barrel headlights and the front grill may definitely roll the eyeball of the buyer.

McLaren vs Renault

This titanic duel between the two top flight teams isn’t going to be fought out on the track. In true Stepneygate style, the battling will be done by the lawyers. McLaren accused Renault of having obtained, disseminated and used confidential team information to the benefit of the French team. The hearing planned to go ahead on Thursday this week was first preceded by news that McLaren had been forced to clarify their claims against Renault. Apparently, it was ‘only’ 13 members of Renault’s personnel that had submitted witness statements and not 18 (the point being?). There also seems to have been some confusion has to how many ‘media devices’ had had the information copied to them etc. Hugely significant as this clarification seems to have been portrayed by the media, it really does seem inconsequential. Worryingly for Ron Dennis, the handbags are drawn as this week, the Flav at Renault was quoted as saying that he would sue McLaren for defamation if McLaren’s claim is thrown out by the FIA.

Two things are clear though: 1. F1 lawyers have had all their Christmases for the next ten years rolled in to one and served early; and 2. The single common thread in all the scandals that have rocked F1 this year, sits quietly waiting in the wings for the storms to pass and worm his way towards the next title challenge.

Hamilton and Brawn

The Brits are back! Lewis Hamilton returned to testing after the hiatus following the end of the Championship to lead the times at Jerez during the last test before the New Year. Ross Brawn, Honda’s new head-honcho and former technical chief for Ferrari during the Schumacher glory years, returned to the F1 circus with his latest project. “Finding your way back from the brink – 101″ Tasked with the job of restoring Honda to its, some will remember, rightful place at the front of the grid, he warned of tough times ahead. My projection? Honda will be on the podium before the end of the coming season and mix it with the big boys for race wins in 2009.

McLaren and Alonso – the madness is official

Finally, reports from Spanish media sources suggest that McLaren may be reconsidering their strategy of sacking Fernando Alonso a few weeks ago and offer him that 1 year contract he so desperately wants as he continues to harbour misguided delusions of his chances at vying for a seat in a Ferrari for 2009. Maybe Ron Dennis WILL take him on. And maybe, then, the FIA WILL disqualify McLaren from running next year too.

On the basis of the Spaniard’s conduct this year and the Woking squad’s inability to focus on being a racing team, they won’t have had time to design and build their hospitality suites, much less a competitive car. It would be a shame for Ron Dennis, but just deserts for Fernando Alonso.

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European motorists seeking to get a march on others by switching to fuel-efficient electric-powered vehicles can pre-order Renault’s latest electric models, the Fluence ZE and the Kangoo Express ZE which are due to go on sale in 2011.

The attraction of purchasing the Fluence ZE or the Kangoo Express ZE is that the vehicles will be both status-enhancing and green, minimising damage to the environment. Interested parties can already pre-order the vehicles on Renault’s company website.

The Kangoo Express ZE will also be based identically to its petrol-powered cousin with the same vehicle capacity making it a viable option for businesses and individuals alike.

Renault’s electric vehicles will be capable of driving up to 100 miles before requiring a battery re-charge, with the ability to charge vehicles up fully overnight. Meanwhile there will be the option of changing batteries at suitably named ‘rapid exchange stations’ and Renault predict that this option will take a similar length of time to that of filling up a normal tank of fuel.

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A family car with a quirky twist, a practical people carrier with a little more than your usual amounts of panache. The Renault Espace (2006 Globe Ellen MacArthur special edition) is a celebration of the sailing achievements of Dame Ellen MacArthur, who sailed solo, non-stop around the world in less than seventy-two days. The partnership between her Offshore Challenges Sailing Team and those in charge of the Renault Espace was born in 2003, and has been going strong ever since.

Unique to other types of Renault, this edition was originally manufactured with a fibreglass body, a rarity among other makes of car. Exclusively for the UK market, this fabulous car scores top marks for cabin space (a luxurious seven seater – this car is nearly five meters long) as well as being comfortable all around and incredibly easy to drive.

The downsides to this car include its running cost and score on the save-the-planet meter. It has three engines – one petrol and two diesels – so it’s no wonder it has a thirsty appetite for fuel. But there are many other factors that outweigh its inconveniences.

The glass roof is another unconventional quality of this exclusive car. Also adding to the pleasure-time cruising is the six-CD auto-changer, not to mention the nifty rain sensing wipers. The dashboard has a futuristic appearance with LED lighting, and driving the Espace will always make you feel a head above the rest with the high seating position to the road. These are only a few of the individual qualities that the Renault Espace has to offer. It may appear to be your average big-boy family car, but take a look at your local car dealers forecourt and the MacArthur edition Espace will take you on a world-wide adventure.

Pete J Ridgard is a writer and a car enthusiast. He currently writes for the automotive industry. Here he discusses Car Dealers cars