More Rumors from Renault about Future of Alpine Brand

Rumors persist that RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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is going to revive the AlpineBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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brand for sports cars. The decision now rests in the hands of Renault Chief Operating Officer Carlos Tavares. 

The plan at the moment is to relaunch Alpine with a revived version of the A110 that would cost around £45,000. To build the car, Tavares says that Renault must have a partner to share the costs. The logical extension of this is Renault's sister company NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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. That price is about £15,000 more than a 370ZNissan 370ZJapan, 2008 > 201226 versions
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starts at in the UK, but in theory the two cars could share the same platform in the future. Nissan has also been building a relationship with MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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who could also build the car with Nissan. 

“What is clear is that if we want to build a great car – which is the only way we will build an Alpine – then we must share the burden of development costs. I am working in that direction, but it is too early to say if the discussions will be a success. I am going softly in my plans, because we must get this car right. If the decision for a partner is positive, then it will take three to five years for the car to make production," said Tavares

Tavares drove the Renault Alpine A110-50Renault Alpine A110-50France, 2012 > 20128 photos
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concept at Goodwood last weekend. 

Source: Autocar