Renault History:
Louis Renault founded Renault in 1898.Having established his automobile Company and had relative success along the way, Renault factory in Billancourt was attacked by the German army in 1943.Incidentally, Louis Renault died in 1944.In 1961, Renault 4 was introduced into the market.It was meant to give Renault a practical competitor for the likes of the Citroen 2CV and Volkswagen Beetle. In 1972, Renault launched the Renault 15 and Renault 17 two-door coupes, giving it a serious competitor for the Ford Capri. Renault then moved to establish itself in the American Market by buying a stake in American Motors in 1979.One year later; Renault launched the 5 Turbo, which was designed as a rally car. In 1986, amidst claims that Renault was to be privatized, the Government of France ruled against the privatization of Renault on April 9 1986.Renault eventually sold its stake in American Motors to Chrysler in 1987.In 1999, Renault purchased a 36.8 percent equity stake in Nissan. A year later, Renault launched the Laguna II - the first European family car to feature "keyless" entry and ignition. Renault then sold off its industrial vehicle subdivision (Renault Vehicles Industries) to Volvo in 2001.Volvo renamed it Renault Trucks in 2002.That same year, Benetton Formula One team formally became Renault F1. Renault also increased its stake in Nissan to 44.4 percent. In the year 2002, Renault gained yet another European Car of the Year success with its second generation Megane, a quirky-looked car which is set to form the basis of NissansAlmera replacement later in the decade. The Renault Factory in Billancourt was then demolished in 2004.The current president; Carlos Ghosn gained the position in 2005.

Renault Overview:
Renault S.A. is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. The company is well known for numerous revolutionary designs, security technologies, and motor racing. It was founded in February 25 1899.It is currently under the presidency of Carlos Ghosn who also doubles as the CEO.Its subsidiaries include Dacia, Renault F1, Renault Samsung Motors, and Renault Sport.

Other Renault Details:
Current Renault models include; Renault Kangoo, Renault Modus, Renault Twingo, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Vel Satis, Renault Megane, Renault Espace and Renault Trafic.The Renault Kangoo and Kangoo Express is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Renault since 1997.The Renault Modus is a mini MPV designed and built by Renault in Valladolid, Spain since September 2004. The production version is very similar to the concept car of the same name. The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation in October 2007.The Vel Satis is distinguished by its unusual height, which benefits interior space but results in rather ungainly proportions. The Renault Espace is a large MPV.Generations 1-3 were sold under the Renault brand but manufactured by Matra. The current fourth generation model, which seats seven passengers, was designed and is built by Renault. Renault Trafic is the name used by Renault for recent generations of its light vans.