Autonews | Renault said many restrictive automobile standards tailored to bigger and costly cars prevent manufacturers from producing affordable small cars profitably.

Renault, Stellantis chiefs call for EU rule changes to save small cars

Autonews | Previous to this move Renault also declined to continue 700 temporary contracts at its Moselle van plant in January during the launch of a new model.

Renault to reduce workforce at Van Factory amid European market slowdown

Autonews | Renault lowered margin expectations this year to at least 7%, noting that tough new European carbon emissions targets would erode 1 percentage point from its margin.

Renault beats profit forecast, warns on EU emissions rules

Autonews | December sales data also showed good positive gains for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), up 33.1 percent and plug in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), up 4.9 percent.

European car sales rise slightly in 2024; Renault surpasses Stellantis in December

It is anticipated that the firms will finalise a corporate integration agreement, including the share transfer plan, by June 2025, and that the share transfer will take place by August 2026. According to Mitsubishi, it is considering its role in the merger and plans to make a decision by January 2025.



Honda-Nissan merger: What you need to know

Honda and Nissan, Japan's second and third largest automakers, are inching closer to a historic merger. This news has ignited discussions across the board on the feasibility of this acquisition and who stands to gain or lose from this arrangement.

Senior Foxconn executive enters discussions with Renault regarding possible acquisition of Nissan shares amidst automotive industry reshaping.

 



Foxconn Executive in France for potential Nissan stake acquisition talks with Renault

Taiwan's leading contract manufacturer Foxconn has dispatched a senior executive to France for negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of Nissan Motor shares from Renault, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency.

Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) has reached a manufacturing milestone at its Chennai facility, producing over 4.5 million powertrain units since operations began in 2010.

Renault Nissan's Chennai plant achieves 4.5 million powertrain production milestone

French carmaker Renault is finding unexpected success with its hybrid vehicle lineup, thanks to an innovative and cost-effective gearbox technology. This strategy is providing the company with a competitive edge as the industry grapples with the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and stringent emissions regulations.

Renault's low-cost hybrid technology provides edge in shifting auto landscape

On Thursday, Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan agreed to repurchase a portion of its own shares from its long-standing French partner, Renault. The carmaker will buy back 5 per cent of its outstanding shares that are currently held by Renault.

Nissan to acquire 5 per cent of its own shares from partner Renault

Renault CEO Luca de Meo has highlighted the potential for massive fines and significant production cuts due to slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking to France Inter radio on Saturday, de Meo, who also serves as the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), painted a grim picture of the challenges facing automakers as they struggle to meet increasingly stringent EU carbon emission targets.

Auto industry faces EUR 15 billion in potential fines as EV adoption lags behind EU targets

Luca de Meo, the CEO of Renault and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), has raised significant concerns about the potential financial impact on Europe's automotive industry due to carbon emission regulations.

Automotive sector may pay billions in fines as EV sales slow, says Renault CEO

From October 14 to 20, 2024, Renault Group will showcase its presence at the Paris Motor Show, held at Porte de Versailles, featuring five stands that represents its four brands- Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize.

Paris Motorshow 2024: Renault Group to participate with its four brands

Renault's chief executive Luca De Meo recently cast doubt on Europe's timeline for moving to electric vehicles, while acknowledging the need for cost cuts to achieve the firm's EV goals as translated by business daily Les Echos on Monday.

Renault CEO calls for flexibility in European EV transition timeline

LG Energy Solution recently declared a deal to provide LFP pouch-type EV batteries to the Renault Group spin-off Ampere. Signed in Paris at Renault’s headquarters on the 1st of July, this contract outlines the collaboration from the end of 2025 till 2030 within which LG Energy Solution will supply about 39GWh of batteries.

LG Energy Solution to supply LFP EV batteries to Renault Group’s Ampere

In a collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition to electric mobility for women, Renault has joined forces with She's Electric, a female-founded startup dedicated to empowering sustainable choices.

Renault and She's Electric partner to empower women's EV transition

Renault's budget brand Dacia aims to double its sales and profitability by 2030, driven by strategic shifts and market positioning. The French automaker announced these ambitious goals on Monday, highlighting a plan to enhance revenue through a mix of volume, price, and product diversification.

Renault's Dacia aims to double sales and profitability by 2030

Renault, the French automaker known for its mid- to low-end vehicles, has unveiled its first electric sports car, the Alpine A290, as part of a strategic move to capture a share of the lucrative premium EV market.

Renault unveils electric Sports Car

Renault’s latest model offering comes in the form of the new Symbioz C-segment SUV. In the brand’s current combustion-engine model line-up, it sits between the smaller Captur (alongside which it was developed) and the larger Austral.

Renault Symbioz debuts as an efficient, hybrid family SUV

Renault unveiled its all-new Rafale hybrid SUV at the 2023 Paris Air Show. With a design inspired by fighter jets, Rafale represents Renault's long association with the aviation industry. Styled as a coupé-SUV, Rafale is based on the brand’s Common Module Family platform. It gets a 194-horsepower clutch-less full-hybrid powertrain that derives power from a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder petrol engine, and two electric motors. Here’s a closer look at the Renault Rafale.

Renault Rafale: Brand's new hybrid coupé SUV inspired by aeronautics | WION Pitstop

In Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. unveiled their first joint project since announcing a revamp of their car making alliance. The pair will invest $600 million in India to expand their car lineup, add jobs and decarbonize a manufacturing plant in Chennai, the companies said in a joint statement.

Renault Nissan alliance to invest $600 million in India

Research shows that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are not as environmentally friendly as their official ratings suggest. BMW, Peugeot and Renault PHEVs have been found responsible for much higher carbon emissions than advertised. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: The reality of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Japanese carmaker Nissan will buy a stake of up to 15 per cent in Renault's electric vehicle (EV) unit Ampere, the pair said on Monday, in a reboot of a long and sometimes contentious alliance that will also create more common car platforms.

In alliance reboot, Nissan to buy up to 15% stake in Renault EV unit

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