Renault debuts in one-tonne pick-up segment with the Alaskan

With the rising popularity of pick-ups in the UK market, many car manufacturers are taking the plunge. And now Renault has unveiled the production version of the Alaskan pick-up with a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. Renault is betting big on the Alaskan as the pick-up market accounts for five million units worldwide annually, more than one-third of the world’s LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) sales. After making its debut as the concept in Paris last year, the Alaskan is the company’s second pick-up following the half-tonne Renault Oroch...