New special Editions to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dacia's re-birth.

• Dacia celebrates its 10^th anniversary with new ‘Lauréate Prime’ special editions
• Special edition adds styling and multimedia upgrades
• Available in the UK on Sandero, Duster and Logan MCV models
• On display at the Geneva Motor Show in March
• Full UK specification and pricing to be released in early Spring

Dacia will celebrate the 10th anniversary since its European re-launch in 2005 at the 85^th Geneva International Motor Show where new special edition versions of the Sandero, Duster and Logan MCV will be unveiled.

Ten years have passed since the Logan was launched in Europe in 2005, heralding the dawn of a bright new era for the Romanian brand Dacia, whose Renault-led rebirth proved to be the catalyst for unprecedented levels of success across the continent.

To celebrate these 10 glorious years, Dacia is producing a series of special edition versions across its range, including the Sandero, Duster and Logan MCV. In the UK, this special edition will be called ‘Lauréate Prime’. True to the brand’s ethos and image, these special edition vehicles will be well-equipped while remaining simple at heart, and will come in an exclusive metallic Cosmos Blue finish.

They will stand out through their distinctive styling trims and will be equipped with a new multimedia and navigation package as standard – Dacia MEDIA NAV Evolution.

Exclusive new Cosmos Blue finish

Blue is the colour traditionally associated with the Dacia brand, and these special edition versions will pay tribute to that by including exclusive metallic Cosmos Blue paintwork as standard.

Attention to detail for the exterior

The Lauréate Prime special edition versions stand out through a series of specific styling features, including ‘Dark Metal’ alloy wheels and door mirror housings.

A carefully-appointed interior

The standard Lauréate interior is enhanced by subtle touches of blue on the upholstery and seatbelts, complimenting the Cosmos Blue metallic exterior. Tasteful grey top-stitching for the seats and special front and rear blue-edged floor mats complete the look.

Generously equipped

The Lauréate Prime special edition versions benefit from a generous equipment specification, based on the existing top-of-the-range Lauréate trim. This includes the exclusive Cosmos Blue metallic finish, Dacia MEDIA NAV Evolution infotainment system, leather steering wheel, climate control for comfort, cruise control with speed limiter for safety and peace of mind, and electric front windows and remote central locking for convenience – all of which are ideal for motorists who use their vehicle on an everyday basis.

Dacia MEDIA NAV Evolution

Included as standard in the UK is the new-generation, user-friendly MEDIA NAV Evolution navigation system complete with a large seven-inch touch screen display. All the qualities from the original infotainment system are retained, including satellite navigation, multimedia capabilities that allow music streaming from devices through a USB, AUX or Bluetooth® connection and hands-free telephony capability.

In addition to this, Dacia MEDIA NAV Evolution adds TMC traffic information, access to social networks when connected to a smartphone via the main display and the ability to access Apple’s SIRI voice recognition function through steering wheel-mounted controls.

A special edition available with a choice of engines

The special edition versions will be available with engines from the current Dacia range and in both two- and four-wheel-drive configurations for the Duster.

Reassuring three-year/60,000 miles warranty

As with every model in the Dacia range, the Lauréate Prime special edition versions come with a three-year/60,000 miles warranty.

Full details on UK specification and pricing will be available in early Spring.

Renault and Dacia at the 85th International Geneva Motor Show 2015.

• The Renault press conference at 11:45am on Tuesday, 3^rd March, will be presented by Laurens van den Acker, Senior VP, Corporate Design, and Michaël Van Der Sande, Senior VP Global Marketing
• World premiere of the KADJAR on the Renault stand
• Renault stand: Hall 4
• Dacia stand: Hall 2

The wraps will be completely off the All-New KADJAR when the 2015 Geneva Motor Show opens. A number of different versions of Renault’s new C-segment crossover will be on display.

A new motor for ZOE and a new Renaultsport will be amongst the other exhibits on Renault’s stand alongside the new Espace.

Dacia’s stand will feature a new limited edition version to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the brand’s renaissance.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance sold a record 8,470,610 vehicles in 2014, with no sign of it dropping.

• Sales higher amid rising sales in the United States and Western Europe
• Alliance sales, including AVTOVAZ, account for one in 10 cars sold worldwide
• Alliance remains global leader in zero-emission vehicles; EV sales up 24 percent

The Renault-Nissan Alliance sold a record 8,470,610 vehicles in 2014 amid rising sales in the United States and Western Europe.

Sales rose for the fifth straight year, up 2.5 percent compared with the previous year. Together, Renault, Nissan and AVTOVAZ, Russia’s largest automaker, account for one in 10 cars sold worldwide.

“Robust demand in the United States, the recovery in Western Europe and an array of compelling new models contributed to another year of rising sales for the Alliance in 2014,” said Carlos Ghosn, Alliance Chairman and CEO. “We remain well-positioned and optimistic about the long-term prospects in the global growth markets, despite the recent declines in Russia and Brazil.”

Renault SAS, Europe’s third-largest automaker, sold 2,712,432 vehicles worldwide in 2014, up 3.2 percent from 2013. In Western Europe, Renault sales totaled 1,464,611, up 12.5 percent, more than double the overall market. Renault’s market share in Europe reached 10 percent, up 0.6 percentage points. Dacia was Europe’s fastest-growing brand, gaining 0.4 percentage points of market share.

Renault sales outside Western Europe fell 5.9 percent to 1,247,821 vehicles due to the economic slowdown in many of its markets. Despite the slowdown, Renault posted its highest market share ever in Brazil and Russia, its second and third largest markets after France.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., sold a record 5,310,064 cars and trucks worldwide, up 4.1 percent.  Nissan continued to sell more than 1 million vehicles in its two largest markets, the United States and China.

AVTOVAZ sold 448,114 vehicles, down 16.3 percent due to the overall market slowdown in Russia. The Renault-Nissan Alliance has a majority stake in AVTOVAZ, which sells cars under the LADA brand, through a joint venture with state corporation Rostec. Together, the Renault-Nissan Alliance and AVTOVAZ sell about one in three cars in Russia.

Renault-Nissan market highlights

The Alliance’s top 10 markets in 2014 were the United States, China, Russia, Japan, France, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Germany and Italy.

In China, the world’s largest auto market, Nissan, through its local partner Dongfeng Motor, sold 1,221,598 vehicles, up 0.5 percent. Nissan is the leading Japanese carmaker in China with a 5.5 percent market share. In 2016, Renault will start producing vehicles in China with Nissan’s long-term partner Dongfeng Motor. The new joint venture plant in Wuhan will have an initial production capacity of 150,000 vehicles a year, with the potential to double that figure in the future.

In the United States, Nissan sold a record 1,386,895 vehicles, up 11.1 percent, resulting in a record market share of 8.4 percent. Nissan also set annual sales records for Altima, Rogue, Versa, Juke, NV200 and the 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF.

Despite the economic downturn in Russia, the Alliance posted a market share of 30.7 percent, up 1.1 percentage points. AVTOVAZ sold 387,307 vehicles in Russia, down 15 percent. 

AVTOVAZ’s market share stood at 15.5 percent, down 0.9 percentage points. Renault sold 194,531 vehicles, down 7.4 percent, but its market share grew to a record 7.9 percent, up 0.3 percentage points, thanks to the success of the Duster SUV and the successful launch of three new models: New Logan, New Sandero and Sandero Stepway. Nissan sold 182,412 vehicles, up 17.7 percent. Nissan held a market share of 7.3 percent, up 1.8 percentage points.

In Japan, Nissan’s home market, Nissan sold 670,263 vehicles, down 1.3 percent. Nissan’s market share stood at 12 percent.

In France, Renault’s home market, Renault sold 577,601 vehicles, up 5.5 percent. Its market share totaled 26.6 percent, up 1.3 percentage points. Clio was the best-selling car in the market, while Captur was the best-selling crossover.

In Mexico, Nissan posted record sales of 293,204 vehicles, up 10.9 percent, outpacing the overall industry. Nissan is the number one brand in Mexico with a market share of 25.8 percent.

In Brazil, Renault sold 237,187 vehicles, up 0.3 percent. Renault’s market share stood at a record 7.1 percent.

Zero-emission highlights  

The Renault-Nissan Alliance sold 82,602 electric vehicles in 2014, up 24 percent compared with previous year, giving it a global market share of 56 percent. Nissan LEAF was the world’s best-selling EV with 61,507 sales, while Renault led in Europe with 17,813 sales.

The Alliance has sold a cumulative 217,365 electric vehicles worldwide since December 2010, when Nissan LEAF – the first mass-marketed Alliance EV - went on sale. The top markets for Nissan LEAF are the United States with 72,322 vehicles sold since its launch, Japan with 48,641 sales and Europe with 33,481 sales. Meanwhile, Renault has sold a cumulative 56,499 electric vehicles worldwide since its first EV, the Kangoo Z.E., went on sale in October 2011.

The Alliance sells about one out of two electric vehicles worldwide, including Twizy, Renault’s two-seater urban commuter vehicle and the Nissan e-NV200 van on sale in Europe and Japan since 2014.

Top 10 Alliance Markets

Country	Total Sales	Market Share
U.S.	1,386,895	8.4%
China	1,255,665	5.7%
Russia*	764,245	30.7%
Japan	674,922	12.1%
France	653,326	30.2%
Mexico	318,093	28%
Brazil	309,547	9.3%
UK	259,762	9.3%
Germany	240,181	7.4%
Italy	184,416	12.5%

*Including AVTOVAZ

Top 10 Renault Markets

Country	Total Sales	Market Share
France	577,601	26.6%
Brazil	237,187	7.1%
Russia	194,531	7.9%
Germany	173,479	5.3%
Turkey	133,212	17.4%
Italy	130,996	8.9%
Spain	127,666	13.2%
UK	109,014	3.9%
Algeria	91,800	26.9%
Argentina	84,946	12.9%

Top 10 Nissan Markets

Country	Total Sales	Market Share
U.S.	1,386,895	8.4%
China*	1,221,598	5.5%
Japan	670,263	12.0%
Mexico	293,204	25.8%
Russia	182,412	7.3%
UK	150,748	5.4%
Canada	115,445	6.2%
France	75,725	3.6%
Brazil	72,360	2.2%
Germany	66,702	2.1%

*Including Venucia brand