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Revealed for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show along with the similarly trimmed Megane, the second iteration of the Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco GP special edition is now available for order in France. Renault took the decision to build a second run of the Monaco GP to satisfy customer demand after all 400 units of the previous version were quickly sold out.

Apparently, last year's limited run Laguna Coupe Monaco GP special edition was a success as Renault has just announced three new models featuring the same styling recipe, including the Megane Coupe, Megane Coupe R.S. and the 2011MY Laguna Coupe. The new Monaco GP special editions will go on sale in Europe right after their world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March.

At this year's Paris Motor Show, Renault unveiled the refreshed 2011 Laguna saloon and Estate featuring minor styling updates, Euro 5-compliant engines and equipment improvements. Now, the French automaker has released fresh batch of pictures of the facelifted model, available after the break.

Following their world premieres at the Paris motor show, Renault has released UK pricing and specification for the updated Laguna 2011 Hatch and Sport Tourer models ahead showroom launch in November. Despite the facelift, Renault claims that both models offer savings of up to £1,855 available compared to the previous range.

And the news alerts from the upcoming Paris auto salon keep coming in. This time we have the first images of the refreshed Renault Laguna lift-back and Sports Tourer models that will join the European-spec Latitude flagship sedan and whatever else the French firm has in store for us at this year's Paris show.

Renault has lifted the covers off a new flagship sedan named Latitude that will in effect replace the discontinued (and rather controversial) Vel Satis.

Described by the French carmaker as "its latest international status-enhancing family saloon" [sic..], the Latitude will get its first public outing at the Moscow Motor Show at the end of August, while Europeans will get their first view of the car at this Fall's 2010 Paris Motor Show.

For those of you that keep a close eye on global automotive news, the new Latitude won't come as a surprise as it's based on the Renault Group's 2010 Samsung SM5 sedan that recently went on sale in South Korea. And by "based", we mean re-badged and VW- re-grilled... [see pictures of the SM5 below]

Renault is enhancing its Laguna Coupé range with the creation of a limited production model called "Monaco GP" that is supposed to recall Renault F1 Team's most recent wins there in 2004 and 2006.

The special edition Laguna Coupé features a Pearlescent White metallic paint job with contrasting Pearl Black roof, a set of black 18-inch 'Interlagos' alloy wheels and matching folding door mirrors.

Just in time for the Christmas season, Renault's UK arm has introduced a new entry-level version of the Laguna Coupe that's priced at £19,995 MRRP. Based on the dCi 150 diesel model, the Laguna Coupe Tom-Tom adds a Carminat TomTom navigation system, automatic parking brake and a satin chrome centre console with Renault claiming that the price represents a saving of over £2,100 compared to the previous entry-level version when equipped to a similar level.

Renault has released UK pricing on the updated Laguna 2010 Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer models that range from £16,795 to £25,650. Available to order from 1st June, the 2010 Laguna benefits from several new equipment features and a revised line up that sees the Dynamic and the new TomTom Edition gaining a more aggressive styling thanks to the GT front bumper with air intakes, black surround headlights, smoked rear lights, pearl black door mirrors and chrome exhaust tailpipes. Furthermore, all interiors across the range have been upgraded with new colors and satin paint finish on the center console and inserts.

Following the earlier introduction of the 'Black Edition' variants of the Laguna Hatch and Estate in France, Renault decided to extend the limited run series to the Coupe model. Offered exclusively in conjunction with Renault's 150HP 2.0-liter dCi diesel unit, the Laguna Coupe Black Edition features an enhanced standard equipment package that supposedly represents a saving to the customer of €4,250.

In addition to the three standard metallic paint options (Pearlescent Black, Cassiopée Grey and Platine Grey), the Laguna Coupe Black Edition features twin chrome exhaust tailpipes, 17-inch Talisman alloy wheels, bi-Xenon adaptive lighting, automatic dual-zone climate control with air quality sensor, a 140W 3D sound system with CD/MP3 and Audio Connection Box, cruise control, six airbags and finally a-rear parking proximity sensor.

The starting price for the new version of the Laguna has been set in France at €29,500 and order books open this month.

Former Manchester United and French international soccer player Eric Cantona, will star in a new online commercial for the Renault Laguna. The campgain, which is called "New Renault Laguna – Eric Cantona: The Meeting", is due online on 23 March, mainly in the UK and France. If you're in a bit of a hurry to see Cantona who became famous not only for his soccer playing abilities but also for performing a kung fu-style attack on a fan, hit the jump to see a teaser video of the advert.

These days, automakers think of all sorts of crafty ways to grasp the attention of buyers. In the U.K., Renault decided to house its new Laguna Coupe in a perspex 'Safe Box' at Europe's largest city-center shopping mall in Westfield London. From now until 24th January 2009, more than 60,000 daily visitors that currently flock the 280 retailers and 47 eateries housed within the 43-acre site, will get their first taste of the stylish French four-seater. The new Launa Coupe goes on sale in the UK on 2nd January 2009, priced from £20,552. At launch, four engines will be available, the 2.0-liter Turbo 205HP and 3.5-liter V6 240HP gasoline units, followed by the 2.0-liter dCi diesel with 150HP and 180HP.

It's only been a year since Renault lifted the veil off the third generation Laguna hatchback but according to a report from France's Auto Plus car magazine, the mid-size sedan and its estate sibling will soon receive a very mild makeover. Changes include a new front bumper, the addition of LED daytime running lights, a restyled rear bumper and newly shaped tail lamps. While there's nothing really wrong with the car itself, the latest Renault Laguna has garnered a lukewarm reception from consumers and the press alike due to its yawning styling, especially in what concerns the 5door liftback variant.

Following its world show debut in Paris earlier this month, the new Laguna Coupe will be available for order in the UK from mid-November with first deliveries expected to arrive in dealerships in January 2009. The Laguna Coupe that launches with seven versions spread across two trim levels (Coupe and Coupe GT) is priced from £20,995 to £27,995. At launch, four engines will be available, evenly split between petrol and diesel: 2.0-liter Turbo 205HP and 3.5-liter V6 240HP, followed by the 2.0-liter dCi 150JP and 2.0-liter dCi 180HP. -Continued