The eagerly awaited pure-electric Renault 5 is on public display for one of the first times in the UK. The latest generation of the legendary supermini is represented in a dedicated Renault 5 area with games and merchandise. A selection of products from the brand’s ‘The Originals’ merchandise collec...

First look video from The Late Brake Show:

Driving pleasure and the thrill of driving a hot hatch were at the top of the A290 development engineers' list of priorities. In this first Alpine of a new era, electric propulsion enhances sportiness without compromising everyday comfort. 7_LOT1_EXTERIEURSMAJEURS_Ext_AlpineBlueVision_GTS_Fullavant....

The cockpit focuses on sport in an exclusive ambience, typical of the Alpine world, with the choice of a Deep Blue tone. The driver-oriented cockpit and its passenger side sights, where the car's name is displayed in backlighting, are complemented by adjustable ambient lighting. The steering wheel, ...

Proportions play a fundamental role in giving such a small urban car of less than 4 metres a muscular appearance commensurate with the performance it delivers. The AmpR Small platform provides an excellent basis for this, reinforced by a 60mm widening of the track to achieve the visual presence desi...

Alpine ushers in a new era with the launch of the A290—the era of the electric sports car in Alpine mode, respecting the brand's three pillars: performance, agility and lightweight, as well as French savoir-faire. The A290 is a new entry point into the Alpine world and inaugurates Alpine's 100% elec...

The Renault 5 Roland-Garros 'special series' pays tribute to the iconic French Open tennis venue through several carefully crafted details. Having partnered with the French Open tennis tournament since 2022, Renault initially introduced the Renault 5 Roland Garros last year, although it was based on...

Some great first look videos on You Tube now. I've rounded up the best below:

The Late Brake Show:

Designed for the city and beyond, Renault 5 E-Tech electric offers a choice of motors and batteries, reflecting the intended use of the car. With a power output of up to 110 kW / 150hp, a range of up to 400km / 248miles WLTP and DC charging up to 100 kW, it has all the qualities of a larger car, whi...

The new One Box system groups the braking and ESP functions in the same module to reduce the space required under the bonnet. It also halves the response time of the automatic emergency braking system. At the same time, the decoupled braking system delivers a consistently strong pedal feel, contribu...