By the close collaboration between Nissan and Renault was born a new diesel engine, we are talking about the propeller known by the initials dCi 235.

The new engine is a 3.0-liter V6 that provides very good performance (0-100 kn / h in just 7 seconds) and allows a drastic reduction in consumption is that CO2 emissions on the environment thanks all’antiparticolato serial .

The new engine has been specially designed to be mounted on vehicles of different range Nissan, Renault and Infiniti so that its V architecture allows its installation that is transversely lengthwise.

The first vehicle to mount the new engine will, in early 2009, the Renault Laguna Coupe, the Nissan Maxima and Nissan Pathfinder.

The poduzione has already begun in the establishment of Cléon in France. We just have to wait for berthing on the first vehicle to test the quality.

Despite the period of crisis that did not spare even the brand Fiat Group, the Italian company has managed to limit damage in the European market even managed to climb positions and ranks the fourth place of the special ranking of European manufacturers, held in place with Renault.

In particular, the Fiat group has reported a reduction in October of registrations amounted to 8, 3%, a good result after all when one considers that the market has reported in the same month a contraction equivalent to 15.15%.

The great merit of these results goes to two small home, the Fiat Panda and Fiat 500, which have been shown since the beginning of this so far sold more cars in their segment.

Aid also came from new Mi.To. that came on the market by a few months but has already received a very good success with the public throughout Europe.

Renault has announced to the public the future availability of a new car, we are talking about the Renault Laguna Coupé version.

The car in question is characterized by a slender line for a front that draws much the traditional version. The rear, however, stands out for the original cut and the presence of groups led by optical thin size.

As for engines, the new car offers a choice given the presence of two petrol engines and two turbo diesel to meet the needs of all. The most powerful is the 3.5-liter V6 that releases an output of 240 horses well.

In support of the engine is the wheel drive and the ability to choose an automatic or manual six-speed transmission both.

The new Renault Laguna will arrive in dealerships by the end of December with prices that start from 38 thousand euro turnkey.

Among the many electric cars presented at the Paris Motor Show was also the ZE produced by Renault.

A car that has much in common with the Nuvu of Nissan as both vehicles are born from the same project and differ only from an aesthetic point of view.

The Z.E. mounts, in fact, an electric motor powered by 70 kw batteries with lithium ion made by NEC.

The objective of Nissan-Renault is to put into production the two vehicles by 2011 with an initial test limited to certain countries.

To allow also the full use of cars in France the two companies have concluded in recent days an agreement with the company Edf which deals with electricity to create a network of distributors allowing the charging of the batteries.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show of 2007 Renault had presented to the public a new concept of the Kangoo, which had attracted the attention of those present.

Obviously, success was such that the company has decided to implement the model in series. Here is explained why the forthcoming Paris Motor Show that opens its doors in the coming days we will witness the official presentation of the new Renault Kangoo Bebop.

The vehicle in question is characterized by some innovative features than the basic model. In particular, the forms are more rounded and the bonnet was a different color than the rest of the body.

Interestingly the rear with the glass door that opens and, above all, with the roof of the back that opens allowing you to completely enjoy the beautiful sunny days.

We just have to wait for the opening of the exhibition in order to see live and learn all the technical characteristics including pricing and availability.