China has announced it is blocking the import of four Renault models siting ’serious safety risks’ and non-compliance with regulations. The models involved include the Laguna, Scenic, Megane and Megane Coupe-Cabriolet.These are some of Renault’s most successful models.

The decision was made by the General Administration of Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ). “[W]e have repeatedly found batches of passenger vehicles made by the French Renault … do not conform with our country’s mandatory standards and relevant technical regulations, and there are serious safety risks,” AQSIQ said in a statement. Renault has not issued a full response, however a spokesman said only that the company was ’surprised’ by the decision.

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Renault has launched a teaser site which counts down the days until the new Renault Megane RS will be unveiled. Are we going to see the new RS arrive at the Geneva Motor Show? The Renault Megane RS will be available in both a three-door and a five-door model and we’re probably going to see an Megane R.26 turbocharged 2.0-liter engine capable of offering 250 hp which will translate into a 0-60 time of only six seconds. We’re still looking for the official features but the RS will be available in Europe this fall.

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We are already used to Renault bringing in a Megane version after another. It’s time to check out the third edition which presented itself neatly at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

There are two models available and Renault made sure both of them got enough room in Paris so their local potential customers will get a good look at them.

First there’s a Megane five-door hatchback and then there’s a new coupe available. Six Megane bodystiles are going to be available and all of them will have distinctive features.

Enjoy the images for now, and choose your Megane 3 later.

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