EDC

I was excited to learn that I would be heading to the Lowveld to spend some quality time with Renaults newest SUV – the all-new Renault Duster. Needless to say, I was surprised when I first saw it in the metal. DESIGN Renault’s clean, smooth design language has made...

Last week the Duster EDC arrived on test and although no serious road trips were taken this week the main aim of the week was to see what the dependable Dusters new gearbox was like to live with. EDC Automatic gearbox The 6 speed EDC gearbox, sporting dual clutches...

Renault has launched almost ten new or revised vehicles in the last twenty-four months. It’s a strategy that has taken some criticism, however, it’s a strategy that has worked with the French company currently lying 6th in the South African market, up from 7th. More importantly, the Renault group...

I’m not a fan of manual transmissions in an urban setting. There, I said it. So, when Renault invited me to drive the Duster EDC I was hopeful that the car would be good. We take the early flight to Johannesburg and drive the automatic Duster EDC. Whether it...

Renault seems like they are the only French brand that has managed to shake off the “French stigma” attached to these European brands. Perhaps it was the cleverly named ‘Megane Shake it’ that they launched about five years ago. Nonetheless, this thriving French carmakers continues to rise beyond expectations...

Three months after the South African launch, the 2016 Renault Kadjar Dynamique 4×2 model range has expanded to include Renault-developed EDC transmissions plus the globally acclaimed and proven 1.5 dCi 81kW Turbo diesel engine. Big changes? Of course, however, you still get a list of convenient features that come standard such...