Renault is one of Europe's leading brands that designs and manufactures innovative, safe and environmentally-friendly vehicles worldwide. As the market leader in safety, with nine vehicles scoring the maximum five stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests, the company stands out with an impressive range of models, some of the most popular of which are the Renault Clio and Megane hatchbacks. The Renault brand is well known for numerous revolutionary designs, security technologies, and motor racing. Actually this French company has a long history as an innovative automaker. Over the past few years in its neverending quest to make motoring a pleasurable experience, Renault has accelerated the pace of innovation, incorporating ground-breaking technologies and design features throughout its extensive model range. Today, Renault produces a wide range of cars, including the upscale Laguna, the Scenic minivan, the Megane hatchback 2006, and a number of other compacts, subcompacts, sedans, space vans and minivans, all best sought after by car hire customers.