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RENAULTBUSINESS

TRUST US TO KEEP YOU MOVING

LOWERING CARBON FOOTPRINT

RENAULT LCVs

ON FLEET

The All-New Renault Kadjar crossover offers adventure, style, efficiency and sophistication

WORK & PLAY

AUTUMN 2015TRUST US TO KEEP YOU MOVING

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“The All-New Kadjarwill sit at the veryepicentre of ourfleet proposition.”

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QUALITYCOMMITMENTKeeping you on the road.

CAPTURThe essence of Renault’s fleet model range.

COMMERCIALVEHICLESJamie Oliver’s FoodTube.

INSIDE

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ALL-NEW KADJARMeet Renault’s perfect fleet companion, for work and play.

MODEL RANGERenault’s fleet range is, bolstered by All-New Kadjar.

ONFLEETRenault fleet customers:Burflex and Everest.

MOTORSPORTRenault takes the team title in FormulaE...

ENVIRONMENTHow Renault is reducing its environmental footprint.

EVENTSShowcasing All-New Kadjarto fleets over the summer.

ELECTRIC VEHICLESRenault’s latest EV news.

AND FINALLY...How Renault’s 16 paved theway for future fleet stars.

WELCOME

THIS issue of Renault Business sits at an important juncturein Groupe Renault UK’s year. It comes at the conclusion of afabulous first half of the year with sales out-performing themarket two to one. Plus, we’re previewing the most importantcar we have launched in years – All-New Renault Kadjar –which we expect to account for 20% of our Renault carvolumes in 2016.

It’s probably best to start with the figures, which for the firsthalf of 2015 were outstanding. Groupe Renault UK sales wereup 16% – outpacing the UK market growth of 8% – with bothour cars and vans gaining market share.

Our highly acclaimed Dacia range also grew by 11% – againoutpacing the UK market growth.

Essentially then, Groupe Renault UK has significantlyoutperformed the UK market growth. By any measure, thatsuggests a great year in store, but things look even brighterstill for the remaining months, because we launch our new C-segment crossover, All-New Renault Kadjar. In the fast-growing C-segment crossover market, All-New RenaultKadjar will be a pivotal car; in the fleet sector particularly,where we have a guaranteed recipe for success.

The All-New Renault Kadjar has style, sophistication,practicality and great driving appeal, underpinned byexcellent drivetrains with CO2 emissions as low as 99g/km.Then, the icing on the cake is that that industry experts haveforecast best-in-class residual values for this vehicle. Theresult is a company car that works for the driver in terms oftheir lifestyle, and their tax bill, and also ticks every box for afleet manager too, with highly competitive whole-life costs.

Situated at the very epicentre of our fleet proposition, All-New Renault Kadjar will offer a genuinely attractive C-segment crossover car, surrounded by an efficient, popularB-segment range and trusted vans to suits all purposes. Plusour Renault Z.E. range offering an exciting alternative mobilitysolution, with Renault ZOE sales in the first half of 2015already outpacing sales for the whole of 2014!

So the second half of 2015 looks exciting for GroupeRenault UK and our growing number of fleet customers, andthat momentum should carry on into 2016 and beyond withmany more exciting product launches to come.

Darren PayneDirector, SalesGroupe Renault UK

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ALL-NEW KADJAR

The All-New Renault Kadjar crossover offersadventure, style, efficiency and sophistication –

the perfect companion for work and play.

Start living, keep working

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Pricing and specificationRenault’s new C-segment crossover, the All-New Kadjar, will be pricedfrom just £17,995 when it reaches UK showrooms in September.

Kadjar is being offered in an 18-version line-up based on four trim linesfamiliar to fleets running other Renault vehicles – Expression+,Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav.

All provide a comprehensive standard specification, rising to the trulyluxurious at the top-of-the-range. Renault’s fabled active and passivesafety has been applied across the range, while connectivity via the easy-to-use R-Link 2 system is fitted to all models above Expression+.

Standard safety features include ABS with Electronic Brake-forceDistribution, electronic stability control with traction and understeercontrol, cruise control, speed limiter, Hill Start Assist, six airbags, seat beltswith load limiters and pretensioners at the front, side impact protectionbars and ISOFIX child-seat mounting points on the two outer rear seats.

All-New Kadjar exudes quality, featuring brand new seats with increasedcomfort and a 7” personalisable digital dashboard with updated drivingaids (such as traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, hands-freeparking and blind spot warning) for maxium peace-of-mind.

Three cars in oneThe Kadjar is effectively three cars inone – a subtle blend of SUV, estate andsaloon – designed to slot into acityscape or the countryside withequal ease.

It is based on the Renault-NissanAlliance’s versatile new CommonModule Family (CMF) architecture. Theplatform is based around five availablemodules: Cockpit, Engine Bay, Frontunderbody, Rear underbody andElectronic architecture.

The result is a crossover that hassuperb packaging for comfort andpracticality, excellent safety ratings andsurvivability, competitive maintenanceand repair costs and vehicle systemstested across millions of cars.

Whether it is heading off for a weekend of kite surfing or a long drive along motorways for an importantbusiness meeting, the All-New Renault Kadjar gives company car drivers the tools for every task.

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ALL-NEW KADJAR

All-New Renault Kadjar delivers on whole-life costs tooThe All-New Renault Kadjar has been given best-in-class residualvalues from independent valuation experts CAP.

CAP is predicting average residual values of 43% for the Kadjarrange after three years and 60,000 miles. This is at least threepercentage points better than any of its six major rivals from Europeand South Korea.

Coming on top of highly competitive pricing, low insurance ratesand efficient engines which reduce fuel consumption and taxation,this is a further pointer to the all-round low running costs Kadjarfleets can expect.

Every version of the All-New Kadjar will retain at least 42% of its listprice over the assessment period, says CAP. Some rivals lose almostthree-quarters of what the owner paid in the same time frame,according to CAP. All-New Kadjar also promises best-in-class Total Costof Ownership (TCO) and Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) costs.

Renault recently announced highly competitive pricing from just£17,995 for Kadjar, with insurance in low-cost bands from 14E to 18E.

As with all Renaults, customer peace of mind is reinforced by thecomprehensive 4+ warranty and roadside rescue package. Thisprovides a four-year/100,000-mile warranty (unlimited in the firsttwo years) and four years’ roadside rescue cover, which includesthree years of Europe-wide assistance.

“All-New RenaultKadjar has beengiven best-in-classresidual values.”


Engines and economy deliversub 100g/km emissionsSuch is the state-of-the-artengine technology employed inAll-New Kadjar, that emissionsare as low as 99g/km with

combined fuel consumption of74.3mpg. Indeed, four versions of the All-

New Kadjar have a CO2 rating of less than 100g/km.The engines in the All-New Kadjar are the 1.2-litre

turbocharged TCe 130hp four-cylinder direct-injectionpetrol unit, the 1.5-litre ENERGY dCi 110hp four-cylinder diesel and the 1.6-litre ENERGY dCi four-cylinder 130hp diesel.

An Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox isavailable with the dCi 110 engine. Intelligent four-wheel drive with three operating modes is offered withthe dCi 130.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Emissions from 99g/km.

• Choice of two- and four-wheel drive.

• R-Link 2 touchscreen multimedia system with satellite navigation offers drivers

the latest communication tools.

• Best-in-class Total Cost of Ownership and SMR costs.

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“Truly worthy of a five-starParkers rating.”Parkers.co.uk

“The Kadjar ticks all the boxes. It’s very wellpriced, given how wellequipped it is, and thecompany car tax will be among the lowest in the class.”Autocar

ALL-NEW KADJARWHAT THE PRESS SAY

The launch of the All-New KADJAR was accompanied by a phenomenallypositive reaction from all sections of the media. Here’s what they thought...

“Quality, too, is impressive. Thereare plenty of touchy-feely surfacesand attractive finishes on display,making the Kadjar’s cabin feel likea classy environment.”Auto Trader

“A very strong newcomer to thecrossover segment, the Kadjar should have no problem attractinguser-choosers who – until now –would have had to look elsewhere.”Fleet World

“Inside, the Kadjar feels comfyand spacious with room for fiveadults. The intelligent 4WD kicksin automatically and will dowhat most Brits need. It will getyou out of a muddy school fieldand keep you moving in winter.”The Sun

“Renault may be rather late to themid-sized crossover party – butwhat an entrance as the Kadjar isundeniably one of the best soft-roaders money can buy.”Auto Express

“Overall then, we’d heartilyrecommend the Kadjar.”The Telegraph

“The Kadjar is well-equipped,decent to drive, practical andfeels well-made.”Honestjohn.co.uk

“Fuel economy is a real strong pointfor the Kadjar. The most economicalengine can hit well over 70mpg,meaning the Renault crossover is highly competitive.”Carbuyer.co.uk

“The Kadjar represents a hugestep forward in terms of perceivedinterior quality for Renault.”What Car?


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THE Renault Captur has become a mainstayof the Renault fleet range since its launch,inspiring a growth in sales for the brand,helping improve customer perceptions ofthe company and providing drivers andfleets with an attractive, competitivelypriced crossover.

In the first half of 2015, Renault’s B-segment sales were up more than 12%,powered in part by the success of Captur,while its effect since launch on customerswas recorded in the Auto Express DriverPower Survey 2015 which said of Renault’sperformance: “Last year it scored 15thoverall with 85.88%, helped by the newCaptur. Now, though, it’s jumped a furthereight places and catapulted itself into thetop 10. It really is quite an impressive

performance in such a competitive field.”Improving customer satisfaction through

new models such as the Captur is part ofRenault Group’s larger GO5+ strategy forsustainable growth in the UK. One of theeffects of the burgeoning crossover rangehas been to help attract no fewer than 13new retail partners to the brand in the past12 months, with more additions on the way.

But with sales of Captur exceedingexpectations, it has not been a case ofresting on laurels. Earlier this year, theintroduction of the new ENERGY dCi 110Stop & Start engine on Captur providedmore power and torque while stillreturning great fuel economy figures:110bhp, 76.4mpg, 98g/km and isavailable on Dynamique Nav, Dynamique

S Nav and top-of-the-range Signature trimlevel, while full leather seats on that modelare now standard.

Head of Fleet Sales, Mark Dickens explainedthe importance of the car: “Captur gets greatfeedback from the fleet industry, from leasingcompanies impressed by its attractiveness totheir customers and strong residual valueswhich are among the best in its sector, to fleetmanagers able to run a crossover with fueleconomy of up to nearly 80mpg on thecombined cycle, and especially for companycar drivers who get a stylish, adaptablevehicles with a strong BiK tax proposition.

“Captur perfectly encapsulates whereRenault is going, offering fleets distinctivevehicles with a competitive whole-life costproposition.”

Captur the essence of Renault’s fleet range

CAPTUR


COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

RENAULT has provided a bespoke outside catering solution tocelebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube YouTube channel, toallow the channels roster of talent to have a moveable multipurpose filming base wherever they need to be in the country.

Built on long wheelbase Master Luton Loloader chassis, thedesign for the conversion was created with the help of theFood Tube team, answering the specific demands of thedemonstration business and creating multiple filming options.

They include both gas and electric ovens, a commercialrefrigerator, a griddle, plus full washing and cleaning facilities.Created in easy to clean stainless steel, the counter and thevehicle side open out to form a convenient servery.

The front wheel drive Master Loloader is powered by a135hp version of Renault’s highly efficient 2.3-litre ENERGYdCi turbodiesel engine. With ESC stability control, Hill StartAssist and Grip Xtend, the Food Tube crew should be able toaccess festival and filming sites with ease.

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EASILY CONVERTEDRenault has a host of factory-built and specialistconverter models on offer. Ex-factory vansinclude dropsides, tippers, minibuses, box vansand platform cabs, with both single and doublecab available. The low-floored Luton Loloader isalso readily available from Renault dealers.

Those dealers also have access to a widerange of approved bespoke converters, that workclosely with Renault to provide a selection ofdedicated conversions, including internallyracked vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles(WAV), taxis, welfare buses, ambulances,refrigerated vehicles and horseboxes.

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At Renault we believe keeping your fleet on the road and providingthe best possible service in the industry is integral to what weoffer. Our Business Quality Commitment aims to do just that.

CONTROLLING QUALITY

Quality commitmentRenault’s Business Quality Commitment guarantees to keep yourdrivers on the road while providing the best service in the business.

No matter how big or small your fleet is, from the moment youorder Renault vehicles you can be confident that we’ll keep yourfleet mobile.

One of the most important elements of what we do is ourcustomer service. That’s why every one of our dealerships has adedicated business sales and service contact on hand to answerquestions about vehicles, maintenance, service, and repair.

A commitment to transparent parts pricingIf carried out as part of a service, we’ll fit front and rear wiperblades, fill screenwash and replace exterior bulbs for free. We willnever invoice you for ‘environmental charges’.

The Renault Accident Support Line (RASL)The Renault Accident Support Line (RASL) is available 24 hours aday, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In the event of an incident ouradvisors will be on hand to support, assist and guide you,regardless of who’s at fault.

Renault Pro+ Business NetworkThe network of Renault Pro+ Business dealerships are tailoredeven more towards serving your professional needs.

A sales and service business customer contact has beenappointed in each dealership and will answer any queries aboutvehicles or SMR.

All are highly trained in commercial vehicle sales and support,and have a large selection of cars and commercial vehicles, withmany available for test drives, and can create bespoke financepackages in under 48 hours.

They also have extended service hours for business users andcan provide within-the-hour diagnoses.

A commitment to your peace of mind Our commitment starts with a guaranteed deliverydate and the reassurance that all new Renault cars,vans and electric vehicles come with a four-year/100,000 mile warranty, which includes unlimitedmileage in the first two years.

Every one of our customers also receives four years’Renault Roadside Assistance cover, with a car-for-car,van-for-van replacement provided if the fault can’t beimmediately fixed.

A commitment to keep your fleet mobile Minimising downtime is one of our priorities. As aresult, all of our dealers can provide a ‘while you wait’service. For an even faster turnaround, you can opt fora Pit Stop service, which aims to service and returnvehicles in 120 minutes.

Appointments can be booked with a lead time of 72 hours or less, or 48 hours and under at Renault Pro+ dealerships.

24-hour support line, open every day of the year.

On every visit we will offer to wash and vacuum the vehicle.

You can organise free collection and delivery on the majority of vehicles up to four-years-old within 20 miles, or in urban areas within 10 miles, of your dealer.

All our business customers can book courtesyvehicles (five days notice needed).

QUALITY COMMITMENT

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“We found that only theKangoo offered practicalspace for the rear passengers.”

ONFLEET

A Yorkshire scaffolding provider, Burflex Scaffolding has added47 Renault Kangoo Maxi LL21 long wheelbase crew vans to itsgrowing fleet. These are the company’s first Renault vans,chosen for their ability to carry both people and PPE equipmentto sites throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

“After looking at several manufacturers’ crew vans, we foundthat only the Kangoo offered practical space for the rearpassengers,” said Burflex General Manager, Anthony Jessop.

“Along with hard wearing interior material choices, they weremore suited to our role. Added benefits were the level offeatures included within the vans, the reliability of the Renault

DCi engine and the four year warranty/recovery package thatRenault provides with Kangoo.”

All of the vans have been purchased on a four-year financepackage from Lombard. The Kangoos are ply lined for addeddurability and will be used to transport staff and theirrequired personal safety equipment to construction sitesacross the Yorkshire regions, covering around 20,000 milesper year.

“The Kangoos are standard, but with a factory-set speedlimiter, set at 68mph, for maximum economy and a reducedcarbon footprint,” said Mr Jessop.

CASE STUDY BURFLEX SCAFFOLDING

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CASE STUDY EVEREST

ONE of the UK’s leading home improvement specialists,Everest, has invested in a fleet of Renault vans that havebeen specifically tailored to meet the company’sindividual requirements. Best known for its double glazedwindows, doors and conservatories, Everest has morethan 400 Renault vans on the fleet, working throughoutthe UK. The vans are mainly the larger Master LM35model, though there are Trafic models too. The LM35 sitson a long wheelbase with a medium height roof, offeringa 13m3 load volume in front-wheel drive format anddelivering the perfect combination of load carrying abilityand easy manoeuvrability for domestic installations.

All of the vans are operated by the firm’s teams ofinstallation fitters, who specialise not only in providingglazing solutions, but also carry out solar panelinstallation, flat roof construction, the laying of drivewaysand the provision of domestic security systems.

The vans have been supplied through Renault RetailGroup and arrive with local dealers in Everest’s distinctivelivery. They also come fully equipped with a ply lining anda range of racking systems in the load area, to suit theiroperating use. Renault’s conversion package for Everestalso includes the supply and installation of both internaland external glass-carrying racks and rails, plus roofracking and roof-mounted storage tubes.

“The Renault Master LM35 suits our business needsperfectly, providing ample internal space for all of ourspecialist install equipment,” said Everest FleetManager, David Coeshall.

“The vans are bespoke to our operation and have beenneatly kitted out by Renault to suit our very specificneeds. Our drivers also love the convenienece of theTomTom sat-nav that comes as part of the standardspecification with the vans.”

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“I believe there’s a great opportunity for zerocarbon products with no fuel, no VED, and whichcan be plugged in while making deliveries.”

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Twizy rental fleet takes to the New Forest VISITORS to the New Forest National Park and Isle ofWight can now explore some of the UK’s best-knownscenic areas in a fleet of 26 Renault Twizy hire vehicles.

Hire a Twizy, a subsidiary of The Electrik VehicleCompany, offers electric travel between touristattractions, hotels and pubs in the region, supported byan established and growing network of charging points.The company is also working with ferry operators todeploy vehicles at ports on the Isle of Wight.

Founder, Chris Beach, says the Twizy’s 50-mile rangesuits the local routes, while its ability to be charged ona domestic socket means additional charging pointsare cheap to roll out. The company hopes to addanother 50 units in the coming months, and to equipvehicles with luggage racks and pre-programmedsatellite navigation.

“It’s absolutely perfect,” he explained. “Mostjourneys around these areas are short, and we’repicking up a strong recharging infrastructure, whichwe’re building too. It’s quite an outdoorsy product, sodrivers feel in touch with the process, and the roadsand lanes are perfect.”

Mr Beach also sees a much wider role for the Twizy,with plans underway to establish two further bases inWales and opportunities to deploy them on short-distance fleets such as estate agents and, for the TwizyCargo, as a delivery vehicle for businesses.

“People are running around in vans but carrying smalllocal products, so the vans aren’t full,” he said. “I believethere’s a great opportunity for zero carbon productswith no fuel, no VED, and which can be plugged in whilemaking deliveries.”

CASE STUDY HIRE A TWIZY

CONTACTHire a Twizyt 01590 624066e [email protected]

*Zero emissions while driving **NEDC is a standard European measurement of emissions and con

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Restructured ZOE line-up includes class-leading rangeFollowing surging sales in the UK for the first half of 2015, the ZOE now features a revised trim structureincluding a new drivetrain with a class-leading 149-mile NEDC range*.

Renault sold 949 electric vehicles during the first six months of the year, up 145.9% on the same periodof 2014. The ZOE outstripped that growth rate even further, achieving a 244.0% increase to 767 units.

The new trim line-up follows petrol and diesel models, comprising Expression Nav and Dynamique Navversions. Pricing starts at £13,445 after the Plug-in Car Grant, and the ZOE i with the battery included willcontinue to be offered.

Both trim levels will get the new R240 motor, named after its range in kilometres. Atthe cutting edge of Renault’s electric drivetrain technology, performance is still class-leading but it’s smaller and features improved electronic management, boostingreal-world range to between 71 and 106 miles.

Its new optional Chameleon charging system enables faster top-ups fromdomestic sockets, with an 80% charge available in as little as an hour.Drivers needing rapid charging ability can opt for the power unit offeredsince the launch, but don’t get the longer range.

Alongside the new ZOE range, the Twizy will be offered in Expression,Dynamique and Cargo versions, the latter offering a 180-litre storage areainstead of a rear seat.

ZOE cuts carbon at TAG Farnborough AirportEurope’s largest business terminal, TAG Farnborough Airport, has deployed a fleet of three RenaultZOEs as on-site staff shuttles as it pursues ongoing reductions in its carbon footprint.

The trio help meet goals set out by the airport’s sustainability charter, which includes vehicleemissions, waste management and energy usage.

Miles Thomas, Environment Manager at TAG Farnborough Airport, said: “We monitor our carbonfootprint very closely across all our services and departments, and being able to reduce theenvironmental impact of the staff vehicle movements across the airport was a driving factor for us.

“We looked at all the electric vehicles on the market but only the ZOE ticked all our boxes. Thecar offers low running costs and zero emissions* and it’s also small, functional, simple andenjoyable to drive and has an impressive range.

“The reaction of our staff to the three ZOEs has been fantastic and very positive. People areenjoying driving them and we’ll definitely be looking to add more EVs to our fleet as a result.”

and consumption. Range is influenced by several factors including speed, driving style, road conditions, use of electric accessories and external temperature.

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ONE of the closest-fought championships in thecalendar, the season began in Beijing lastSeptember, with 10 one-day rounds held in majorcities across four continents, concluding with a two-event final round on the streets of London.

All ten teams feature two drivers, competing inidentical 270bhp single-seat electric racing cars, co-developed by series technical sponsor Renault SportTechnologies. The Spark-Renault SRT01_E not onlyoffers invaluable research and developmentopportunities into electric drivetrains for roadgoingvehicles, but it proves the reliability of the technologyand sets a level playing field for drivers.

This was reflected by an incredibly close start to theseason, with six different winners in the first six racesand no guaranteed winner as it entered its final round.Sébastien Buemi looked to be on course to take thetitle but, following a spin on his out lap which cost hima place, the Swiss driver finished seventh. The Londone-Prix was won by Sam Bird of Virgin Racing.

Nextev TCR’s Nelson Piquet took the Driver’sChampionship title by a single point, with only 11points separating the top three positions. Aconsistent performance put e.dams-Renault at thetop of the team standings, with drivers SébastienBuemi and Nicolas Prost finishing in second andsixth place respectively at the end of the season.

Vehicle testing is now underway ahead of thesecond Formula E Championship, which begins inBejing this autumn.

Patrice Ratti, Managing Director of Renault SportTechnologies, said: “This season has been a verysuccessful one. With Spark, we have managed toachieve an unprecedented level of performance andreliability for this technology. And then from asporting point of view, with the teams’ title fore.dams-Renault, brilliantly led by Alain Prost andJean-Paul Driot. Finally, it has been a success for theteams of Alejandro Agag, who has given us thismagnificent championship.

“We are determined to come back stronger nextseason thanks to our expertise in the field of electricvehicles, against new rivals in an open formula.”

Following its climactic round in London, theinaugural all-electric FIA Formula EChampionship has named its first everchampion, with e.dams-Renault finishing theseason at the top of the team standings.

MOTORSPORT

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“e.dams-Renaultfinished the seasonat the top of theteam standings...”

Renault’s role in Formula E is the latest in a longhistory of game-changing innovations.

HatchbacksWith its large, top-hingedtailgate and folding rear seats,the Renault 4 was a work vanand family car in one. Launched

in 1961, this was the world’s first mass-producedhatchback, going on to sell over eight million cars inits 33-year lifespan.

Downsizing and TurbochargingIn 1977, Renault’s Formule RS 01car took on a grid of 3.0-litrecompetitors with a 1.5-litreturbocharged engine. The first

turbocharged Formula 1 car took 15 victories between1979 and 1983, and rivals quickly followed suit.

SuperminisLaunched just before the 1973oil crisis, the Renault 5’s chicstyling and frugality made it aninstant hit. Features such as

deformable plastic bumpers and a rigid safety cellwent on to influence an entirely new market segmentin the decade that followed.

MPVsWith its TGV-inspired styling andheavily glazed interior featuringseven individual, removableseats, the Espace was a pioneer

of the MPV segment in 1984. Flexibility which hassince been successfully downsized into other trend-setting small MPVs.

Connected CarsWorking with four partners,Renault began developing atwo-way weather, traffic andlocation information system in

the late 1980s, launching its first navigation systemin 1994. Its modern navigation systems still featurethe CARMINAT name.

Five-Star safetyRenault began researchingcrash testing in 1954, makingsafety a core concern for futurevehicle design. The Laguna II

was the first to achieve a Five-Star Euro NCAP safetyrating in 2001, and has been followed by 14 furthertop results in the years since.

Electric VehiclesThe ZOE is the spearhead ofRenault’s electric vehicletechnology, including an energy-saving heat pump, regenerative

braking, low-friction tyres and the Chameleoncharging system. Yet it’s also the most affordableelectric car on the market.

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THE ENVIRONMENT

The Renault Group is achieving tangibleresults and maintaining its objective to significantly reduce the long-termenvironmental footprint of its activities.

INCREASINGLY in business it is not just a case of what you make, but howyou make it, and what its impact is on the wider community. Renault hasbeen a leader in corporate social responsibility for more than two decades,through commitments to reducing environmental impact and safety,and is involved in the latest thinking on ‘the circular economy’.

20 years of commitmentBy making a public commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by10% between 2010 and 2013, and by meeting that objective, theRenault Group achieved an automotive industry first. The Grouphas applied an environmental policy to all its business activities fornearly 20 years, and will continue to work towards a reduction ofits carbon footprint by an average 3% a year between 2010 and2016 in line with world sales forecasts, alongside a continuedreduction in green house gas emissions.

Action on all frontsCO2 emissions are generated by a number of factors, includingvehicle use, the end-of-life process, materials, plants and logistics,and fuels and their extraction. Renault addresses each one ofthese factors to reduce the Group’s carbon footprint worldwideper each vehicle sold.

Vehicle use is responsible for 85% of the Group’s emissions total,and Renault launched the “Renault eco2” program in 2007 with theaims of helping drivers to reduce their carbon footprint by cuttingfuel consumption and CO2 emissions in use. Fitting the entire rangeof “Driving eco2” systems on an internal-combustion vehicle canreduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as 25%, andthe programme is based on two, complementary, pillars: in-car drivingaids and training services.

More efficient vehiclesIn line with the ‘Renault – Passion for Life’ strategic plan, the Group reducedthe average CO2 emissions generated by its new vehicles sold in Europe tounder 120g/km in late 2013. Renault has also downsized the internal-combustion engines across its range to increase fuel efficiency while maintainingand even improving performance.

Renault’s electric vehicles emit zero CO2, and the life-cycle analyses show that, overthe entire vehicle life cycle, the overall environmental impact (including global warming) ofan electric vehicle is nearly half that of an equivalent internal combustion vehicle.

Controlling tertiary emissionsWith the manufacturing phase accounting for 90% of the greenhouse gas emissions of Renault sites,a number of clean-break initiatives have been introduced to modernise manufacturing facilities.

The policy has led to a 15% decrease in five years of the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the energyconsumption required to produce a vehicle. Taking things further, Renault aims to increase the share of direct andindirect renewable energies to 20% at its industrial sites by 2016.

CIRCLE

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“The circular economy isbecoming increasingly

important in business.”

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUSINESSES

THE concept of the circular economy is becomingincreasingly important in business, and is the principle that

an industrial economy is, by design or intention,restorative, and is intended to counter the linearapproach of ‘take-make-dispose’.

As such, it is about more than just recycling materials,because this can be energy intensive: it is about howwe use objects during their lifespan, reusing, sharingand repairing. The Renault Group has long been asupporter of the circular economy, with a globalapproach based on the optimal use of materialsthroughout the entire life cycle of products, fromdesign to end of life. Renault vehicles built in Europecontain 30% recycled materials and are 95%recoverable at end of life. The group’s aim is forrecycled materials to make up 33% of the totalweight of new vehicles built in Europe by 2016.

To improve the recovery of end-of-life vehicles,dismantling and recycling operations are factoredin during the design stage. For example, dismantlingis made easier by reducing the number of

attachments. Similarly, tanks and containers areshaped so that fuel and oil can be removed in full.

In 2008, the Group created Renault Environment.Through this subsidiary, Renault has developed

technical, logistical and economical solutions forcollecting and processing end-of-life vehicles and for

reusing parts and materials with no loss of quality. The Renault Group is also a founding partner of the Ellen

MacArthur Foundation. The organisation works to promotethe environmental and economic benefits of the circular

economy, and in July 2014, Groupe Renault received the circulareconomy award from the Institut de l’économie circulaire in France

in recognition of its commitment to the cause.

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Renault has been very active taking it products directly tofleet decision-makers and company car drivers, exhibitingat the biggest car and fleet shows in the country.

EVENTS

SHOW

A solus deal for Kadjar at CCiAUnderlining its importance to the fleet market,Renault turned Company Car in Action into a Kadjar-only affair, with a fleet of early models for decision-makers to drive.

It was the first time Renault had brought only onemodel to the ride and drive at Millbrook, but Head ofFleet Sales Mark Dickens said it was such a vital newlaunch that it required special treatment.

“The Kadjar will be the cornerstone of our fleetoffering over the next few years, so it was imperativethat we get fleet decision-makers to experience asearly as possible. That’s why we brought over anumber of left-hand drive models for CCiA and it hasproved very beneficial: feedback has been excellent.”

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“Showcasing All-New Kadjar has proved very beneficial: feedback has been excellent.”

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Goodwood: heritage and the hillRenault showcased more than 115 years ofmotorsport heritage at the 2015 GoodwoodFestival of Speed, with a glittering history ofinnovation and success demonstrated by carsranging from the 1902 Renault Type K to the 2005Formula 1 Renault R25.

As well as the motorsport element of the event,visitors could experience the current Renaultrange at the Moving Motor Show, which allowedthem to drive up the famous hillclimb course, andon the stand.

The direct link between innovation on the trackand innovation for the road was evident in theexciting array of Renault’s latest models, from thebrand new Clio Renaultsport 220 Trophy EDC –showing for the first time in the UK – to the keenlyanticipated All-New Kadjar crossover and thecharming electric Twizy.

On the Renault stand, visitors to Goodwood wereable to witness – live – an early part of the creativeprocess that produces cars such as these. Renault’sdesign team, including head of exterior designAnthony Lo, made regular presentations on the artand engineering of design, together withdemonstrations of the clay-modelling that is such avital part of the process.

Legends on the lawnRenault fielded a spectacular array of race and rallycars at Goodwood, spanning more than a century.• 1902 Renault Type K• 1926 Renault 40 CV Type NM des records• 1975 Renault 17 Group 5• 1984 Renault 5 Maxi Turbo• 1979 Renault RS 10 Formula 1 • 1983 Renault RE 40 Formula 1• 2005 Renault R 25 Formula 1

Flat out at The Fleet ShowRenault brought its entire range of fleet cars to Silverstone for theFleet World Fleet Show, allowing hundreds of fleet managers anddecision-makers to try them out on the famous circuit.

Hundreds of test drives were completed during the event, incars as diverse at the Megane Renaultsport, Clio, Twingo as wellas the electric Twizy and ZOE.

Head of Fleet Sales Mark Dickens said: “The Fleet Show is agreat opportunity to meet existing and potential fleet customersand to demonstrate the breadth and appeal of our range. Wewere constantly busy throughout the day, which showed there isa huge interest in our line-up.”

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MÉGANE

Stylish fleet favourite Méganeachieves some of the lowest fuelconsumption figures and CO2

emissions in its segment, at an ultra-low 93g/km for the dCi 110 diesel, inhatch, coupé or Sport Tourer.

CO2 from: 93g/km. Fuel up to: 78.5mpg

SCÉNIC /GRAND SCÉNIC

Scénic family makes full use of Renault’s30-year MPV expertise within acompact footprint. Five and seven-seatversions offer huge practicality, whiledownsized petrol and diesel enginesminimise fuel costs.


DACIA SANDERO STEPWAY

A crossover at supermini prices, theSandero Stepway versions gain chunkySUV-esque body styling and extraground clearance. The simple rangeincludes two well-equipped trims andtwo efficient engine choices.


DACIA LOGAN MCV

With class-above boot capacity, the UK’smost affordable estate car makes infiniteflexibility more accessible than ever.Engines include low-CO2 petrols and theproven 1.5-litre dCi diesel, emitting just90g/km CO2.


NEW DACIA DUSTER

Shockingly affordable New Dustercombines four-wheel drive capability andrugged SUV styling with superminipricing. High ground clearance, intelligentall-wheel drive and a spacious interiormake it fit for any challenge.


DACIA SANDERO

The UK’s most affordable car providesmotoring without compromise – spacefor five and a choice of efficient petroland diesel engines, proving thatcutting costs doesn’t mean cuttingcorners.


YOUR AT-A-GLANCE GUIDETO RENAULT & DACIA’S CARFLEET MODEL RANGES

*Zero emissions while driving **NEDC cycle ***(Basic Price after 20% PIVG reduction, excluding VAT)

Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008 test environment figures. Fuel consumption figures and CO2 may vary according to driv

All-New Twingo rewrites the rules withits rear-mounted engine, givingexcellent inner-city manoeuvrability andlarge, flexible interior space. Chic,customisable styling and newtechnology add to its appeal.


TWINGO CLIO

Chic, agile and the benchmark for safetyin its segment, Clio features a range ofEnergy engines offering improvementsin efficiency. Packed with cleverequipment, from keyless entry totouchscreen navigation.


CAPTUR

Renault’s first urban crossovercombines the agility, manoeuvrabilityand fuel economy that Renault’s smallcars are renowned for, with muscularSUV styling and the interior flexibilityand space of an MPV.


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ALL-NEW KADJAR

TWIZY

Rethinking urban mobility, Twizycombines a Renautsport-developedchassis with a responsive electricdrivetrain for city driving withouttailpipe emissions. Cargo version addsa 180-litre rear load area.

CO2 from: 0g/km*. Range: 62 miles**

KANGOO VAN

Renault’s well-established Kangoo Vanhas become a firm fleet favourite.Available in more spacious Maxi andMaxi Crew Van guises, with Bluetooth®

and electric windows and door mirrorsas standard. Load volume: 3.0-4.6m3. Payload: 650-800kg

NEW MASTER

With a choice of four body lengths, threeroof heights and front or rear-wheel drive,plus conversions and off-the-shelf rackingsolutions, New Master has all theflexibility your business needs. Longservice intervals and economical engineskeep running costs low.Load volume: 8.0-17.0m3. Payload: 1,000-2,254kg

g to driving styles, road conditions and other factors.

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ZOE

As the latest star addition to Renault’selectric vehicle line-up, ZOE makesaffordable driving accessible to all withits best-in-class range of up to 149 miles,with R-Link connected infotainment andprices from £13,445 OTR.

CO2 from: 0g/km*. Range: 149 miles**

KANGOO VAN Z.E.

The 100% electric Kangoo Van Z.E. is setto revolutionise back-to-base fleetoperations. Quiet, zero emissions, with100 miles costing around £3 in electricityplus no congestion charge. Qualifies forthe new Plug-in Van Grant, starting atjust £12,995***.Load volume: 3.4-4.6m3. Payload: 650kg

BESPOKE CONVERSIONS

PASSENGER VEHICLES

Renault has a strong heritage inPassenger Vehicles, and Master andTrafic continue this tradition with styleand user-friendliness, alongside class-leading safety.Passenger Vehicles available:Trafic Crew VanTrafic 8/9-seat MinibusMaster Crew Van (pictured)

Master 6/9/17-seat Minibus

The Renault Vans model range includesbase vehicles which are the ideal basis forbespoke conversions, and are flexibleenough to suit virtually all applications.Conversions base vehicles available:Trafic Platform Cab, Master Chassis CabMaster Platform Cab, Master TipperMaster Chassis Double Cab.

(pictured),

ALL-NEW TRAFIC

Stunning All-New Trafic builds on thestrengths of its popular predecessor,but with fresh styling, innovative load-carrying solutions, the latesttechnology and a choice of efficient,low-CO2 diesel engines. Load volume: 5.2-8.6m3. Payload: 1,079-1,269kg

YOUR AT-A-GLANCE GUIDETO RENAULT’S LCV

FLEET MODEL RANGE

Striking new Kadjar crossover is builtfor adventure, with two and four-wheeldrive versions offering high fueleconomy with a flexible, luxuriousinterior packed full of clever storagesolutions and technology.


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In 1965 Renault unveiled the 16 an innovative hatchback that set the template for half a century of class-leading family cars.

50 YEARS OF FAMILY HATCHBACKS

AND FINALLY...

SELLING nearly two million units in its fifteen-year lifetime, it heralded a number of newideas that are standard in the fleet market today. At the time, a hatchback was not a mass-market layout for families, and its part-car, part-van construction and sliding rear seatsallowed a huge amount of internal space, making it one of the first crossovers too.

Added to that was a then-unusual front wheel drive and part-aluminium powertrain,illustrating it was a car decades ahead of its time.

At the time Pierre Dreyfus – Renault’s CEO from 1955 to 1975 – underlined the type ofinnovative thinking to packaging with a quote that is just as relevant today: “We have totake a different approach. Cars can’t just be four seats and a boot any longer. They mustbe viewed as a volume.”

A history of Renault

hatchbacksSince the 16

launched, Renault has consistently

offered great fleet-friendly C-segment

cars, combininginnovation and

reliability.

1983Renault 11 The stylish 11’s ample glasshouseproviding a light, spacious cabin thatwas ahead of its time.

1990Renault 19 16v The 19 16v was one of the mostpopular hot hatches of its day, lovedby sales executives for its sportystyling and performance.

1996Renault Scénic One of the first MPVs, the Scénicproved family hatches didn’t have toconform to the two box stereotype.

2002Renault MéganeThe distinctive Mégane II was thefirst family car to achieve a 5-Starrating in the Euro NCAP tests.

2015 Renault Mégane

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“The Renault 16 heraldeda number of new ideasthat are standard in thefleet market today.”

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CONTACTOUR UK SALES TEAM

Business Sales Managers (25-99 vehicle fleets)

Scotland / Northern Ireland / Northern EnglandJONATHAN KEDDIE

North West / North Wales STEVE HIGGINS

Midlands / South Wales / South EastMICHAEL WILLIS

South & West Yorkshire / Notts / Derbs / Leics / Lincs / Humberside /WarwickshireLOUISE CHARLESWORTH

South East / South LondonNorthern Home Counties / East Anglia / North London /OxonBEN HEFETZ

DARREN PAYNE Director, SalesRenault UK

MARK DICKENSManager, Fleet Sales Operations and Remarketing

RENAULT BUSINESS CENTRE t 0800 7317066e [email protected] w www.renaultbusiness.co.uk

Corporate Sales Managers (100+ vehicle fleet customers)

Scotland / Northern Ireland / Northern EnglandIAN MILLS

North West / North WalesSIMON WHEELER

Midlands / South Wales / South WestANDY WATKINSON

South & West Yorkshire / Notts / Derbs / Leics / Lincs / HumbersideMARTIN SMITH

South East / South LondonTORFINE BRUCE

Northern Home Counties / EastAnglia / North London / Oxon /WarwickshirePETER HORTON

Corporate BusinessDevelopment Managers (100+ vehicle fleet customers)

NorthSIMON WILLIAMS

MidlandsSIMON HUBBARD

SouthTBC

LEASING & RENTAL

Manager, NorthPAUL CHARLTON

Manager, SouthCLAIRE ATKINSON-GREIG

CONVERSIONS

Manager, ConversionsGARETH MATTHEWS

FIELD TEAM LEADERS

Manager, National Corporate Sales(100+ vehicle fleets)PATRICK WHYMAN

Manager, National Business Sales & Pro+(25-99 vehicle fleets)KEVIN SOUSTER

While every effort has been made to ensurethe contents of Renault Business were correctat the time of going to press (Aug 2015), theinformation given with regard to the taxposition for drivers is for guidance only. Allprices are manufacturer's RecommendedRetail Prices and are correct at time of goingto press. Please check with your supplyingdealer for the official carbon dioxide emissionsof the model in which you are interested. Theright is reserved to change specifications,features and prices without prior notice.

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