• Alpine A110 named ‘Coupe of the Year’ in Auto Express’ New Car Awards Ceremony
• Auto Express praised the car’s ‘striking style’ and ‘magical driving experience’
• It’s the ninth prestigious UK award for the lightweight mid-engined sportscar

The Alpine A110 has been revealed as the ‘Coupe of the Year’ at the Auto Express’ New Car Awards ceremony. The prominent weekly car magazine and website presented the trophy during its annual prize-giving event held at London’s glamorous Hilton Bankside.

Auto Express thoroughly tests over 1,000 vehicles each year, so to be selected for any award is hard won, particularly in the closely fought Coupe category. However, Auto Express’ testers were impressed by the Alpine’s unique blend of talents.

Speaking after the ceremony, Steve Fowler, Auto Express’ Editor-in-chief, said: “It’s tough to top the coupé class, but our winner has cracked it with a new car from a newly-revived brand. The Alpine A110 caught our attention with its retro-inspired looks, but the real magic became apparent when we got behind the wheel. For the money, there’s nothing else quite like the Alpine A110. It’s more exotic than some supercars costing twice the price, but it’s also more fun more of the time than nearly any other car on the road.”

After receiving the award, Regis Fricotté, Commercial Director, Alpine Cars, commented: “This award means a lot to both myself and all those that work at Alpine. To have had such success with the A110 gives me and the team great pride. We continue to be bowled over by the enthusiasm and excitement the car generates among the UK press and our customers.’’

The Alpine A110 is available in Pure and Legende trims, as well as a recently announced range-topping A110S, which features 292PS and a more focussed suspension set-up. The Alpine range starts at £46,910. For more information visit www.alpinecars.com

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About Groupe Renault
Groupe Renault has been making cars since 1898. Today it is an international multi-brand group, selling close to 3.88 million vehicles in 134 countries in 2018, with 36 manufacturing sites, 12,700 points of sales and employing more than 180,000 people. To meet the major technological challenges of the future and continue its strategy of profitable growth, the group is harnessing its international growth and the complementary fit of its five brands, Renault, Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors, Alpine and Lada, together with electric vehicles and the unique alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi. With a British-based Formula 1 team, Renault sees motorsport as a vector of innovation and brand awareness.

In the UK, Groupe Renault UK has nearly 160 dealers selling the range of Renault cars, LCVs and Dacia. Groupe Renault UK sales totalled 86,479 vehicles in 2018.

For further information please visit www.press.alpinesportscars.co.uk, www.alpinecars.com or @RenaultUKPR or contact:

Matthew Bendall
Head of Press & Public Relations
matthew.bendall@renault.co.uk – 01923 697653 – 07814 990247

Alistair Sommerville
Press Relations Manager
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Callum Chamberlain
Product & Corporate Communications Manager – Dacia
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Linda Robinson
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