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Second generation Renault Laguna was offered in 2001 and designed till 2007. Though, the body styles as well as layout were not changed in these cars, but size of the cars was modified. The length, width and height of the second generation Renault Laguna were about 180.2 inches, 69.8 inches and 56.3 inches respectively.

The curb weight of the car was about 3461 pounds. Moreover, fuel capacity was also increased to 70 L instead of 66L in previous generation cars. Laguna II was re-offered as IIB with improved comfort, driving performance as well as security system in March 2005. An Electronic handbrake system was equipped in this model.

The car was equipped with 2.0 L 1995 cc engine along with 16 valve dCi I4 engine. The car was producing 175 bhp of power. The top speed of this model was noted about 140 mph. These cars were manufactured from 2005 to 2007. Moreover, the car had got acceleration up to 100 km/hr in just 8.4 seconds of time.

The third generation Renault Laguna was launched recently in 2008. Except the previous estate and lift back models, this new model was also offered as a 2-door sedan. The company had announced its launch of new brand saloon in near future.

The third generation Laguna models are more spacious in comparison to its previous generation models with length, width and height of 184.8, 71.3 and 56.9 inches respectively. The curb weight of car is measured to be about 3439 pounds. In terms of fuel capacity, Laguna III model is similar to its first generation models with 66 L of fuel capacity.

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When shopping out there for a car, you have to be sure of the features that you want in order to come up with the right model. Nowadays, buying the best model of car is not easy because all the manufacturers who manufacture these vehicles claim their makes to be the best, only for one to find out later that they are expensive in regards to fuel consumptions and the maintenance cost. Some of the factors that should be put in mind include the cost of maintenance, availability of the spare parts, comfort, safety, reliability among other features. When you buy a Renault Clio car, you are guaranteed safety because this car is fitted with air bags that protect one from injuries in case of an accident. In fact, the Clio is one of the safest hatchback cars on UK roads today.

For those that travel for long distances, comfort is guaranteed because this car is fitted with nice seats that are comfortable to sit on or even sleep while on the journey. The safety belts that are fitted ensure that all the passengers are fully secured from bumpy roads and instant brakes.

The engine of this car is also designed in a manner that the fuel is economized which ensures that the money is saved for other purposes. The tyres of this car are strong and durable ensuring that the journey is comfortable and less tedious. Buying a used Renault Clio car guarantees one pride as they have an attractive and strong body which is easy to clean and it is not affected by weather. The music system fitted on this car makes one to feel at home away from home and makes the journey shorter because the passengers are fully entertained. The spare parts are also available from the available shops which mean that it has simple maintenance that can be done at the nearest garage at any time.

Along with low running costs the low insurance group for the Clio means that the car is cheap to insure which will makes it a desirable first car for young drivers, especially the with the smaller engine types.

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With the misfortunes of America’s two largest automakers being trumpeted frequently on the news, it seems as if little attention is being paid to some of the other automakers out there. France’s Renault, once in poor shape itself, has rebounded nicely and is prospering with its relationship with Nissan, a company it has controlling interest in. Speculation is that Renault wants a greater piece of the luxury car market, even beyond Nissan’s luxury division, Infiniti. Would General Motors consider selling Saab to Renault or would the French automaker be better off looking elsewhere? Let’s take a look at some options for Renault.

Make a bid for Saab. It is no secret that the Swedish automaker hasn’t been much of a hit for General Motors. Unlike the other Swedish automaker Volvo, itself owned by Ford, Saab has produced little benefit for GM since being brought into the fold in 1990. A clash in management styles hasn’t helped with GM’s line management style going up against Saab’s egalitarian style. Although not exactly a luxury line, Saab could be upgraded and give Renault renewed access to the American market and much needed cash for GM.

Go after Jaguar. Much like Saab’s relationship with GM, Jaguar hasn’t done a lot for Ford. Unlike GM, however, Ford has handled its international acquisitions much better and has allowed its new holdings to continue to plan and expand their product lines without excessive dictation from Detroit. Still, the value of Jaguar remains strong and the time for Ford to sell this British automaker off would be now. Let’s just see how well the French and British work things out too!

Ramp up Infiniti. Even in expressing interest in acquiring another automaker, Renault does have its own “in house” luxury line in Infiniti. After a poor start, Infiniti has strengthened its product line and is better poised to compete against Lexus and Acura. A careful “retuning” of Infiniti could also yield a line of cars better suited to compete against BMW and Mercedes who essentially lead the luxury car market in the Europe. Working with the existing lnfiniti brand would be cost effective too.

Introduce a new luxury line. Much as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have introduced luxury lines of their own vehicles, Renault could do the same and profit immensely. With Hyundai expected to do the same, Renault’s new luxury division could give the automaker instant access to the luxury market and prepare the company for reentry into the U.S.

As much as General Motors and Ford are reeling right now, neither Saab nor Jaguar may be auctioned off. At present, both Swedish automakers have a significant cross division investment that cannot be easily disconnected. Planned vehicles in the Saab pipeline would have to be scuttled, which would effectively reduce the automaker’s value overnight.

Renault may still be eyeing Saab, but the logistics aren’t that easily worked out.

Renault is French automaker that, in alliance with the Japanese automaker Nissan, is the fourth largest automaker in the world. The company also owns the Romanian automaker Dacia and the Korean automaker Renault Samsung Motors. It is strong in France, South America, and Africa, while its partner Nissan’s core markets are in Japan, North America, and Southeast Asia. The alliance between Renault and Nissan began in 1999 with each company taking shares in the other company: Renault took a 44% stake in Nissan, and Nissan reciprocated with a 15% share of the French car manufacturer. The alliance has proved very successful for both companies, with each company complementing the strength of the other. Nissan develops gasoline engines, while Renault concentrates on its traditional strength in diesel engines. Nissan concentrates on North America and Japan where the French automaker has no presence, while Renault is able to concentrate on Africa and Europe where it has been traditionally stronger than Nissan.

For the 2009 fiscal year, Renault sold a total of 2.309 million units. While this was a 3.1% decrease from 2008, it was smaller that the total market decline of 4.7%. Because the decline was smaller than the overall market, the group actually increased its market share by.1% to a world market share of 3.7%. The French brand is currently ranked as the third best-selling passenger car brand in Europe. The Company is also the best-selling brand of light commercial vehicles in Europe, a rank it has held since 1998. The Dacia subsidiary of the company logged a 91% increase in sales in Europe in 2009, and now has a European market share of 1.3%. The Dacia Logan passenger car has fueled much of this sales increase, and has helped Dacia become one of the ten best-selling brands in France. Renault Samsung Motors has also posted excellent results for 2009, taking a market share of 9.3%. South Korea is now the Renault group’s third largest market because of the success of Renault Samsung Motors.