DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Around the world, French automaker Renault has heavily leveraged its entry-level Logan, with a number of different versions sold under different names in various global markets.For the Middle East, however, Renault wanted something just a bit more upscale. Enter the Safrane, a nameplate resurrected from the company's not-too-distant past. Based on the Korea-built SM5 from Renault-Samsung, the neo-Safrane is intended primarily for the Gulf States.The front-wheel-drive Safrane will be powered by a 170-horsepower 2.3-liter engine and an automatic transmission, according to drivearabia.com, which adds the car will be 'outfitted with entry-level luxury equipment.'What this means to you: Look for more sharing of entire vehicles — not just platforms — among Renault and Nissan and their various global partners. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent