Renault - the manufacturer with the distinctive rhombus as its company
logo - has always stood out for its highly innovative and class-leading vehicle
designs. The basis for this was laid by Louis Renault, who combined technical
expertise with commercial skills. Numerous developments that have become
indispensable in today's vehicles can be traced back to Renault patents.
In 1945, shortly after the death of the company founder, the company was
nationalised. Renault is thus a company for the people, able to offer vehicles
with a high utility value. This idea led to the creation of numerous automobiles,
which made the offers of its competitor appear backward from one day to the
next. This still documents the spirit of development that Louis Renault has
given to his successors.
Which is probably the most
important invention of
Louis Renault ? In the early years of the automobile, the connection between the drive and the rear
axle was often achieved by open chains or even belts - methods that were as fragile as
they were unsafe. Renault recognized the problem and designed the direct drive using
a shaft. This type of power transmission, in modern design, is still the first choice for
vehicles with front engine and rear-wheel drive.
Renault and vehicle safety :
a symbiosis ? This question must be answered with a clear yes. Especially at the beginning of the
new millennium, Renault clearly pushed the issue of vehicle safety. As a result of its
efforts, which were both costly and time-consuming, Renault was able to boast of being
the first and only manufacturer in the world to achieve a five-star NCAP crash test on
all its models.
What is the most important
vehicle in the company's
history ? This question cannot be answered conclusively, as over the years Renault has
introduced many vehicles to the market that would deserve this award. The 4CV, which,
due to its great sales success, created the basis for future developments at all ? Or the
R16, which already in 1965 with front-wheel drive, four doors, large hatch and variable
interior was the blueprint for the ideal sedan ? Perhaps the Espace, which combined
maximum use of interior space with innovative production methods ? R4 ? R5 ? Scenic ?
Decide for yourself, there's plenty to choose from.
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