Will Renault Come to Canada?

After a 30-year absence, French automaker Renault is returning to North America in just a few months. After being in talks with the Canadian and Quebec provincial government, a report from La Presse says we'll see two Renault models roll out on Quebec roads this September.

Is Renault coming to Canada?

The Renault Twizy electric car will hit the Canadian market in just a few months through a distribution partnership with Réseau AZRA, according to the AVEQ website. AZRA is based in Terrebonne, Quebec, and is well known by electric car owners for installing fast-charging stations at rest areas.

Why there is no Renault in Canada?

The love affair between Québec and Renault was an enduring one from 1964, when Renault and Peugeot jointly built a plant in Boucherville, until it exited the Canada market in '88. ... For now, Renault can't sell the 80 model in Canada as it does not comply with certain federal laws.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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