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VIDEO: gratuitous 'hot cars you can't buy in the US' post

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | October 29, 2009 | In ford renault videos

Renaultsport Megane 250 v Ford Focus RS: that is a comparison test you will not find in the pages of any American car magazine. These two hot-hatches are great European products that we cannot buy in the US. That, however, does not prevent us from enjoying a quick skirmish between the two on a wonderful Spanish mountain road.

The Ford Focus RS has already been praised by European motoring journalists for its mix of fun handling, performance and affordability. These days, it is THE benchmark hatchback fun mobile in the European market. Renault, which is mostly well-known for making fogettable ...

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VIDEOS: Renault makes green moves, and why you should care

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | October 15, 2009 | In founder's thoughts green renault videos

Why should you even care about what Renault is up to? After all, the French company has not made big product waves in a long time and does not even sell cars here in the US.

The answer lies in Japan, and takes the form of Nissan. Nissan is is a big player in our market and will be selling the all-electric Leaf starting next year. As you know, Nissan and Renault form a uniquely successful alliance and share technology back and forth. Further, Renault is building the commoditized cars that Better Place will use on its grandiose mission to ...

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