Renault and Total stay partners


Two French industry majors are set to continue their partnership which has lasted for more than 40 years.

Automanufacturer, Renault, and oil producer, Total, are set to maintain their long-standing OEM partnership with a co-operation deal through to the end of 2014.  The contract includes the provision of research and development into high-tech lubes and fuels.

The deal will see Renault continue to recommend Elf lubricants - part of the Total portfolio - for all of its Renault and Dacia networks worldwide.  In addition, Renault's Formula 1 engine design and manufacturing operation, along with its Renault Sport division, will be supplied with Elf and Total products and technology and collaborative research.