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Renault Icons - Floride

Renault Icons - Floride

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By the late 1950s Renault had already proved that it could make attractive cars with its smooth and pretty Dauphine saloon, but in 1959 they went one step further by making a beautiful 2 door convertible body to go over the Dauphine's sensible running gear. Renault had made a classic and it was called - the Floride.

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It’s incredible to think that Louis Renault’s ingenious direct drive gear box, built in 1898, was the seed from which the Renault we know today would grow. From garden shed workshop to vast global corporation in 110 years, however it has not always been a smooth ride. Illustrated using Renault’s stunning film archive, this documentary bears witness to an incredible journey. Independent experts and high level Renault executives reveal the true stories behind some of Renault’s most famous cars. From the post war rebirth with the 4CV to the go anywhere Renault 4. From ultra basic rally cars to the all conquering Formula One turbos. From the first Parisien taxis to the genre defining Espace. This is the story of a company that was born out of innovation and then powered by its passion. A company that has striven and thrived through an incredible era of extraordinary change, and now finds itself leading the way to a sustainable future.
In 1972 the car that many say was the first supermini, was revealed to the press and public to huge acclaim. Over the next 20 years the 5 would become the most cherished model in Renault's range, beloved of everyone, from people on a budget, to horse power hungry rally drivers as they powered to victory. We learn of the sad, yet inspirational tale of the 5's design by Michel Boue. We hear about the 5's astonishing debut at the Monte Carlo Rally, as told by its victorious driver Jean Ragnotti, who then takes us on a wild ride as he blasts his famous Rally car around the historic Montlhery race track. We're given a tour of the 5's nuts and bolts by the men who look after Renault's incredible Historic Car Collection. In addition, respected motoring journalists Jason Barlow, Richard Bremner and Marie-France Estenave give an independent view of the 5's story. This documentary reveals, with exclusive access and in unparalleled detail, this compelling story.

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It’s incredible to think that Louis Renault’s ingenious direct drive gear box, built in 1898, was the seed from which the Renault we know today would grow. From garden shed workshop to vast global corporation in 110 years, however it has not always been a smooth ride. Illustrated using Renault’s stunning film archive, this documentary bears witness to an incredible journey. Independent experts and high level Renault executives reveal the true stories behind some of Renault’s most famous cars. From the post war rebirth with the 4CV to the go anywhere Renault 4. From ultra basic rally cars to the all conquering Formula One turbos. From the first Parisien taxis to the genre defining Espace. This is the story of a company that was born out of innovation and then powered by its passion. A company that has striven and thrived through an incredible era of extraordinary change, and now finds itself leading the way to a sustainable future.
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Each year the Cannes Film Festival is the worldwide meeting place for cinema's elite. Where the finest projects succeed and careers can be made. For Renault, the official partner of the Festival for the past 28 years, this year is an opportunity to preview it's own star-in-the-making, the fully electric powered Fluence Z.E.. Follow Renault TV at the 64th Cannes Festival, from the Croisette, to the Atelier Renault of the Plage du Majestic beach sharing in the glamour and exclusivity. In additiona gain a chance to see behind the scene where the all new Renault Latitude fleet is deployed. These 140 official Latitudes will traverse the streets of Cannes carrying the esteemed guests and jury members to the bottom of the all too famous steps, As well as the glamour of the festival with its international stars including jury members Jude Law, Uma Thurman, and their president Robert de Niro, discover unseen cinematic magic via another partner of Renault, Les Toiles Enchantées, who bring the silver screen to the hospitalised children. Welcome to the Cannes Film festival with Renault TV.
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Apprentice star, Nick Hewer gives us a blow by blow account of his adventure across quarter of the world's circumference in a Renault 4 christened Hortense.
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Apprentice star Nick Hewer recounts his impressive solo journey from London to Mongolia in a Renault 4. We discover Nick’s passion for culture and his spirit of adventure as he drives across some of the remotest landscapes in the world. The film is interspersed with Nick’s own footage from his journey and we see a whole new side to his Apprentice persona as he documents the highs and lows of his extraordinary trip.

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