Description:
The name 'Renault' originates from the town of Renault, in the department of Nord, in northern France. The town was founded in 1794 by Jean-Baptiste Renault, a French industrialist and inventor. The Renault company is now one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. The name has been spelt variously as Renault, Renault-Cadillac, and Renault-Cadillac. The original pronunciation of the name is unknown, but it is generally said to be 'ran-sut'. The name has been variously Anglicized as Renolds, Renolds-Cadillac, and Renolds-Chrysler. The name may also be spelled Rennie, Rennie-Cadillac, and Rennie-Chrysler.