RENAULT is the latest manufacturer to announce a price rise which averages 0.8% across the range. The changes see Clio prices increase 0.18% ahead of the new model's introduction in June, Megane hatch prices increase by 1.23%, Scenic by 1.1% and Laguna by 1.08%. Espace prices remained unchanged.

Sample prices: Clio 1.4 RT 5-dr £11,220 (£11,215), Megane 1.6RT hatch 5-dr £12,945 (£12,790), Scenic 1.6RT £14,025 (£13,840), Laguna 2.2RN diesel £14,145 (£13,990), Laguna 1.8RT £14,195 (£14,040).