The Surge (VI) - The Purge
The groundbreaking, successful Renault Mégane MkII left behind memories, rather than a legacy - in the saga’s concluding chapter, Patrick le Quément & Christopher Butt explain the reasons
The Surge (V) - The Trainspotter
Three years prior to its unveiling, and a decade after Renault’s design transformation had been set in motion, the actual design process of the Renault Mégane MkII is ready to begin; Patrick le Quément reminisces, with some assistance, courtesy of Christopher Butt
The Surge (IV) - The Wall
Good car design expresses a mindset - hence the need for Patrick le Quément to win over hearts and minds, before the Renault Mégane Mk II’s creation, as laid out in this candid account, created in conjunction with Christopher Butt
The Surge (III) - Avantime
As explained by Patrick le Quément & Christopher Butt, the story of the Renault Mégane MkII also includes the creation of another Renault that challenged common preconceptions
The Surge (II) - A French Affair
The Renault Mégane Mk2 marked the apex of more than a decade of conceptual design work - as explained in this second in a series of articles by Patrick le Quément & Christopher Butt
The Surge (I) - Eureka
The Renault Mégane Mk2 was nothing short of a miracle - in this first in a series of articles, Patrick le Quément candidly explains how and why the stars aligned during the creation of a compact car like no other.
Tributes To Robert Opron
Designers, creatives and critics pay tribute to the former Citroën & Renault chief designer.
A Tribute To Robert Opron
Former head or Renault Design, Patrick le Quément, pays tribute to an esteemed predecessor of his.
’21 Musical Chairs, Round I
What to expect from Ford’s and Geely’s new chief designers, Anthony Lo and Stefan Sielaff?
Renault Est Mort, Vive Renault!
With a vivid illustration of the future direction of its brands and products, Groupe Renault marks the supposed beginning of the end of a stifling crisis.
Up-front Identities: Loquacious Logos
Car design eminence, Patrick le Quément, explains his life-long obsession with automotive insignia.