On June 6, Renault Group announced that it has made a minority investment in Wandercraft, a French based company known for creating self-balancing medical exoskeletons. With its experience in exoskeletons, Wandercraft is now developing a platform for industrial use.
As part of a new partnership, Renault and Wandercra

On June 5, Renault, MyWheels, and We Drive Solar, announced its partnership with the Municipality of Utrecht, to launch Europe’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) car-sharing service. The project helps support a cleaner, more efficient energy system in a city where 35% of rooftops already have solar panels.
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On June 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 225,685 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in May 2025, an increase 16.2% compared to May 2024 and an increase of 8.2% from April 2025.
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On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9.
Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (w

On June 3, AESC, a global leader in high-performance battery solutions, announced the start of production (SOP) at its gigafactory in Douai, France.
The facility has an annual production capacity of 10 GWh and currently supplies advanced batteries to Renault, with the potential to power up to 200,000 electric vehicle

On May 27, Geely announced the upcoming arrival of the 2026 Monjaro in Mexico, marking a new step in its local expansion. Positioned as the brand’s flagship SUV, the Monjaro shares its platform and engineering with the recently launched Renault Koleos 2026.
Built on the CMA global architecture, the Monjaro measures 4

On May 29, Renault announced the arrival of the new Duster E-Tech Hybrid SUV in Colombia.
This model stands out as Renault’s first hybrid 4×4 in Latin America, combining rugged design with hybrid technology to offer both power and efficiency.
The Duster E-Tech Hybrid continues the legacy of one of Colombia’s best-sel

On June 2, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 112,820 units in May 2025 represented an increase of 18.6% over May 2024.
Passenger car sales of 490,711 units in the first five months of the year represented a 13.6% increase from the same period in 20

Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that May new passenger car sales in France of 123,919 units decreased 12.3% over the same month last year.
Renault Group sales of 34,500 units decreased 7.0% (27.8% share) while Group Stellantis sales of 34,441 units decreased 10.1% (27.8% share).
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Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in May. New vehicle sales in South Korea decreased by 2.9% compared to the same month in the previous year to 113,139 units. The decrease was attributed to fewer working days during the early May holidays and weaker consumer demand. However, the impact was p

On May 26, Renault-Sofasa announced the start of local production and sales of the Renault Kwid in Colombia.
The Colombian-made Kwid features a lightweight design, ideal for city driving, and boasts improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, 80% less CO and 68% less hydrocarbons than models from a decade ago. It

On May 27, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for April 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) decreased 0.3% year-on-year to 1,077,186 units in April, while year-to-date

On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety.
Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toy

On May 19, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it has decided not to proceed with an investment in Ampere. 
The company remains committed to exploring potential avenues for continued collaboration, including the potential OEM vehicles provided by Renault and Ampere.
Mitsubisi Motors announced the maximum investment of E

On May 16, multiple sources reported that Renault Algeria's factory still has not been approved to restart in Oued Tlelat, Oran. It has been shut since 2020 and is still waiting for approval to restart. The government has not given the green light yet.
In March 2025, the Ministry of Industry's technical committee den

On May 16, Renault announced that it will unveil the Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept car alongside the Renault 5 Turbo 3E and Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros edition at the Roland Garros French Open tennis tournament from May 19 to June 8, 2025.
Compared to the standard Renault 4 E-Tech electric, the Savane 4x4

On May 14, Mobilize, Renault Group’s mobility brand, announced its partnership with Zeplug, French based EV charging station contractor, to make it easier to install EV charging stations in residential buildings.
Zeplug sets up the charging infrastructure at no cost to the building. Individual residents can then subs

On May 13, Renault announced that it will launch a new SUV that will complete its E-Tech Hybrid portfolio.
Colombia will be the first country in the region to receive the model.
More details of the vehicle are expected to be released soon.
(Renault Colombia on May 13, 2025)

On May 13, Nissan Motor announced its FY2024 (April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025) financial results and Re:Nissan recovery plan.
Nissan's consolidated revenues for FY2024 decreased by 0.4% year-on-year (YoY) to JPY 12,633.2 billion. Operating profit declined by 87.7%  to JPY 69.8 billion, while net loss for the per