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It’s clear that Renault thinks retro-modern looks are still in fashion, as the next Twingo will bear more than just a passing resemblance to the Clio’s precursor, the R5. However, according to GoAuto, the French automaker was planning one more retro model, which was going to harken back to the R4, which is an even older rhombus-badged small hatchback introduced in 1961.
- Another Take On Redesigning Classic Renault 4 – The Refour
Renaults just seem to work as retro-revival design projects: the latest Twingo and Alpine are proof of that, but nobody seems to want to re-imagine the bubbly 4 as a modern car. Read more »...
- 1960s Flavored Retro Styling Kit For Porsche 997 Designed By Bo Zolland
In a sense, all modern generations of the Porsche 911 are retro, with some models (997) being more retro than others (996), but as they say in the tuning world, there's always room for improvement… Swedish car designed, Bo Zolland, has hooked...
- Renault 4 Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary With Design Competition
Renault’s eminent 4 is turning 50 this year, and in recognition the French automaker and website Designboom are holding a special competition to see who can design the best Nouveau Quatrelle. Anyone can enter, though registration is mandatory,...
- Renault To Launch All-electric Twingo In 2014, Zoe Z.e. Coming In 2012
Renault will add a new Twingo to its Z.E. range of electric vehicles in the second half of 2014, according to Jacques Bousquet, head of Renault Italy. The French automaker’s official said the Twingo Z.E. will be the company's fifth EV, after...
- Renault To Show Off Four Electric Concept Cars In Frankfurt
French carmaker Renault decided to tease all four electric concept cars that it will be displaying at its Frankfurt show stand by releasing a rather unusual 'bird's eye view' photo of the EVs. Starting from the left, there's a small, futuristic-looking...
Cars
Renault Reportedly Killed Off Modern Interpretation of R4 for Captur
It’s clear that Renault thinks retro-modern looks are still in fashion, as the next Twingo will bear more than just a passing resemblance to the Clio’s precursor, the R5. However, according to GoAuto, the French automaker was planning one more retro model, which was going to harken back to the R4, which is an even older rhombus-badged small hatchback introduced in 1961.
It seems that Renault’s former management, led by ex-COO Patrick Pelata who was forced to step down in 2011, was really interested in the creation of a heavily retro-influenced car with R4 styling cues, and that development of the vehicle had already commenced and was well underway.
Read more »- Another Take On Redesigning Classic Renault 4 – The Refour
Renaults just seem to work as retro-revival design projects: the latest Twingo and Alpine are proof of that, but nobody seems to want to re-imagine the bubbly 4 as a modern car. Read more »...
- 1960s Flavored Retro Styling Kit For Porsche 997 Designed By Bo Zolland
In a sense, all modern generations of the Porsche 911 are retro, with some models (997) being more retro than others (996), but as they say in the tuning world, there's always room for improvement… Swedish car designed, Bo Zolland, has hooked...
- Renault 4 Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary With Design Competition
Renault’s eminent 4 is turning 50 this year, and in recognition the French automaker and website Designboom are holding a special competition to see who can design the best Nouveau Quatrelle. Anyone can enter, though registration is mandatory,...
- Renault To Launch All-electric Twingo In 2014, Zoe Z.e. Coming In 2012
Renault will add a new Twingo to its Z.E. range of electric vehicles in the second half of 2014, according to Jacques Bousquet, head of Renault Italy. The French automaker’s official said the Twingo Z.E. will be the company's fifth EV, after...
- Renault To Show Off Four Electric Concept Cars In Frankfurt
French carmaker Renault decided to tease all four electric concept cars that it will be displaying at its Frankfurt show stand by releasing a rather unusual 'bird's eye view' photo of the EVs. Starting from the left, there's a small, futuristic-looking...