In 1962 the company brought the first four-wheel drive conversion of a passenger car. That was the Renault 4. Soon followed numerous other model variants of this car such as the Fourgonnette and variations, among others a prototype for the French army. Sinpar also built the Renault 4 Plein Air with or without four wheel drive.

Catalogues
There was a modest market for the Renault 4 4x4, but the four-wheel drive option reached the official Renault catalogues in the 1980s. At that time, Sinpar already belonged to the Renault group.
The picture shows that many more Renault models were fitted with four-wheel drive by the company. That the Renault 6 belonged to this group is of course logical given the technical similarity with the R4. But also the Renault 12 Break and later the R5 underwent the 4x4 treatment.

On the 25th and 26th of October, the 27th edition of the Autobrocante Festival will be held on the grounds of the Manoir de l'Automobile et des vieux Métiers in Lohéac (near Rennes). Renault Classic, together with the Federation of French Clubs (FCRA), is organising a major meeting for all Renault models from the turbogeneration. Admitted are the 5 Alpine Turbo, 5 GT Turbo, 5 Turbo, 18 and Fuego Turbo, 9 and 11 Turbo, 21 Turbo, 25 V6 Turbo, Safrane Biturbo and the Alpine V6 Turbo and A610. Participants can drive on the track, participate in the parade on both days, visit the museum as well as the Autobrocante, see the cars from the factory collection and make contact with old racing drivers. Registration is possible until the 2nd of September.

Both model series have the so-called Euro 6 step D engines. These engines already comply with the new European emission standards, which will become mandatory as of the first of September this year. The DTI 5 and DTI 8 engines have been further optimised by the use of a new generation particulate filter. Renault has also adapted the engine software and redesigned some engine components. These include the oil cooling system and a low-flow water pump. These engines are suitable for 100% biodiesel and there is also a natural gas version.

Optivision
The Renault Trucks T and T High are equipped with DTI 11 and DTI 13 engines for 2019. The latest generation of aftertreatment systems are made from durable materials for a longer service life. A new feature is that Optivision, the predictive cruise control, uses stored topographic data to optimise the shifting strategy. As a result, the system also works in areas where there is no connection to GPS.
The Renault Trucks D has improved aerodynamics by applying experiences from the Urban Lab 2 experimental vehicle. The new side fenders and the adjustable roof spoiler provide an optimised airflow that helps reduce fuel consumption. Also new on the D and D Wide is Adaptive Cruise Control, which can maintain a fixed distance from the vehicle in front. This system also features an integrated speed limiter.

CARBON
The Renault Trucks T cab now has a carbon-finished dashboard, a material that is also used on the door panels. Black leather on the seats and grey headlining create a pleasant atmosphere. On the outside, the grille and mirrors can be personalised in glossy black or anodised orange. On the identification plate on the side, the name, engine power and engine version can be read more clearly.