Renault Sport Clio V6 (2001 - 2005) review: the mid-engined hatchback with a supercar spirit

Renault Sport Clio V6 (2001 - 2005) review: the mid-engined hatchback with a supercar spirit
A quarter of a century on, the Clio V6 still seems gloriously bonkers. We discover the truth about its troubled birth – and remind ourselves what it w…
Renault Sport Clio 200 Turbo – the car world's greatest misses

Renault Sport Clio 200 Turbo – the car world's greatest misses
This misguided departure from the French brand’s hot hatch heritage saw the Clio fall from grace

The 500bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a rally icon revived

The 500bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a rally icon revived
The Renault 5 Turbo is one of the most iconic hot hatches ever built, and now it’s being revived in rear-drive, EV-form almost half a century on
'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'

'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'
Richard Meaden reflects on the golden age of Renault Sport hot hatches, and what the future might hold for Alpine EVs
New Renault 4 is an electric reboot of a '60s icon

New Renault 4 is an electric reboot of a '60s icon
Renault's latest retro EV is a compact crossover inspired by the 4 from 1961
The one-off Renault R17 is a 270bhp carbonfibre restomod

The one-off Renault R17 is a 270bhp carbonfibre restomod
A beloved 1970s coupe that’s not had its name exhumed for an anonymous crossover. Instead, the Renault R17 is a modernised electrified one-off
Renault Sport Clio 172 Cup (2002 - 2003): a rally homologation special for under £10,000

Renault Sport Clio 172 Cup (2002 - 2003): a rally homologation special for under £10,000
A true race-bred special, the Clio 172 Cup is one of the lightest – and purest – Renault Sport models ever
Renault Sport Mégane RS Trophy‑R – the car world's greatest misses

Renault Sport Mégane RS Trophy‑R – the car world's greatest misses
Targeting a Nürburgring lap record proved the undoing of a potentially all-time-great hot hatch
New Renault 5 unveiled – meet the basis for Alpine’s electric hot hatch

New Renault 5 unveiled – meet the basis for Alpine’s electric hot hatch
The all-electric 2024 Renault 5 E-Tech supermini has been unveiled in production form, previewing its hot Alpine A290 relative
Why the Renault Clio 172 is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years

Why the Renault Clio 172 is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
To mark our 25th anniversary we name the 25 most significant driver's cars launched in the last 25 years. Richard Meaden presents the case for the Ren…
The new Renault 5 could be the fun EV hatch we’ve been waiting for

The new Renault 5 could be the fun EV hatch we’ve been waiting for
These teaser shots provide our first official glimpse at the new Renault 5, which will arrive next year to target the Mini Cooper EV
New Renault 5 begins testing ahead of 2024 launch 

New Renault 5 begins testing ahead of 2024 launch
The Renault 5 electric hatchback is approaching final sign off, with six Clio-based test mules built to fine tune its dynamics
Renault Sport’s greatest cars

Renault Sport’s greatest cars
Best known for its world beating hot hatchbacks, we run down the history of Renault Sport and its finest creations
Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport 

Renault Mégane RS Ultime marks the end of Renault Sport
The ultimate Renault Sport Mégane RS is here. Unless you live in the UK that is
Renault 5 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon

Renault 5 Turbo: review, history and specs of an icon
A hot hatch icon with major league rally pedigree, the Renault 5 Turbo has stood the test of time
Renault 5 Turbo group test – hot hatch icons go head-to-head

Renault 5 Turbo group test – hot hatch icons go head-to-head
42 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
Renault Sport Clio 197/200: history, specs and buying guide

Renault Sport Clio 197/200: history, specs and buying guide
Starting from just under £5000, a Renault Sport Clio is an extremely tempting used buy. We explain what to look for
Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival

Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival
With 271bhp, a manual gearbox and a weaponised chassis, this ‘SuperClio’ could have restored the Renault Sport Clio’s reputation, but instead it had t…
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric revealed – new-generation electric car of the French variety

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric revealed – new-generation electric car of the French variety
Renault’s stylish new EV signals the birth of a new type of Megane, but the end of the Megane RS as we know it
Renaultsport Clio V6 body kit - Art of Speed

Renaultsport Clio V6 body kit - Art of Speed
The Renaultsport Clio V6 is a hot hatch like no other, and we explore details of its extraordinary body kit
Manual transmission dropped on updated Renault Mégane RS

Manual transmission dropped on updated Renault Mégane RS
The facelifted Renault Mégane RS is now available for order, but it has lost the six-speed manual in favour of a dual-clutch auto
Renault 5 GT Turbo – review, history, prices and specs

Renault 5 GT Turbo – review, history, prices and specs
Not as wild and bonkers as the mid-engined Turbo, the Renault 5 GT Turbo was still a rather fine hot hatch
'The new Trophy-R deserves to be celebrated, however much it costs'

'The new Trophy-R deserves to be celebrated, however much it costs'
Why am I smitten? Because it's a car conceived and created by engineers and racers