Renault sees new car sales dip

French car maker Renault say sales of new cars and light trucks fell 4.5% in the first half as demand decreased in a sliding European market.

Renault, Europe's fourth largest car maker, confirmed that strong sales of its new Espace people-mover and Megane mid-sized car, and an upbeat response to its revamped Scenic minivan, should set the scene for market share growth in the second half of 2003.