On October 10, multiple sources reported that Russia has added French automaker Renault SAS to its list of companies subject to special economic measures for military-technical cooperation. Previously German automaker Daimler Truck AG was also added to the sanctions list.
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On October 9, Renault South Africa showcased the new Renault Triber, offered in three variants i.e. Evolution, Techno, and Iconic.
It is powered by a 1.0-litre gasoline engine which generates output of 52 kW at 6,250 rpm and 96 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm, paired with a 5-speed manual or an optional five-speed AMT on t

On October 7, Ampere opened its Battery Cell Innovation Laboratory at the Lardy Technical Center, France. It is a 3,000 square meter center with over 120 advanced pieces of equipment, including a 600 square meter dry room, to increase Renault Group’s competitiveness in EVs.
The lab combines cell prototyping and elect

On October 3, Renault unveiled its new 100% electric passenger transport range: the Master Citybus E-Tech and Master Shuttle E-Tech, designed for local authorities and transport operators at the 2025 Busworld trade show, Belgium.
The electric models are built on the Master platform, these vehicles leverage Renault Ve

On October 7, Renault announced the start of Boreal SUV production at the Ayrton Senna Complex in Paraná, Brazil. This is the first plant worldwide to manufacture this new, high-tech C-segment SUV.
The Boreal becomes a cornerstone of the Renault International Game Plan 2024–2027, with production destined for 17 Latin

On October 6, Dacia announced that it has updated the Spring model. The updated model now includes a reinforced central section housing a new battery, improving stiffness, weight balance, and braking performance.
For the first time, all versions feature an anti-roll bar, enhancing cornering stability, along with upda

On October 6, Dacia announced major upgrades across the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Jogger, and Logan models.
Dacia introduced the new Hybrid 155 powertrain, first seen on the Bigster, now available on the Jogger, replacing the Hybrid 140. It will also power the Sandero Stepway from late 2026.
The Hybrid 155 combines a

On October 2, it was reported that Renault has launched a new phase of its global strategy by establishing Mexico as a key hub in its automotive supply chain.
The company is developing a purchasing center in the country to supply parts both for its South American plants and its domestic after-sales network. The move

On October 2, it was reported that Renault is advancing negotiations with Chinese automaker Chery to optimize its production and commercial structure in South America.
According to Bloomberg, discussions cover potential cooperation in Argentina and Colombia, building on Renault’s recent agreements with Geely in Brazi

On September 30, Euro NCAP release its second-ever test of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
The Mercedes-Benz Actros range received strong safety ratings in Euro NCAP’s 2025 HGV tests. The lowest cab Actros earned five stars, an improvement from its previous three-star rating. The taller Actros F and Actros L ProCabin r

On September 23, Ampere opened a new production line at its Cléon plant for the 7DL twin motor, the rear motor unit of the Alpine A390. The twin motor is built with extreme precision. Operators carefully handle every step i.e., assembly, wiring, engraving, and testing which is backed by digital traceability and camer

On September 16, Visteon Corporation announced that it supplies the all-new cockpit with advanced technology, including a 10.25″ digital cluster for clear driving information and a V-shaped 10.1″ central display for the new Renault Clio.
Based on Visteon Corporation social media update

On September 16, CEOs of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors marked the first visit to Ampere Douai plant, as well as attended Alliance Board with newly appointed CEO of Renault Group, alongside Chairman. The meeting underscored the Alliance's commitment to delivering cutting-edge electric vehicles tailored to European cust

On September 4, Renault Group announced that the usage of AI has increased performance in plants by improving speed, agility, and reliability. Nearly 90% of production lines are connected, generating more than 100,000 data points per second, equivalent to 5 billion data points per day across all plants.
These data fe

On September 8, Horse Powertrain unveiled the full line-up of engines, transmissions, and power systems at IAA Summit 2025.
Horse C15: new compact range extender engine packaged like a briefcase (480x490x250mm). The first C15 unit is a 1.5L four-cylinder with an integrated generator, exhaust, and cooling. The output

On September 8, Renault announced the launch of the all-new sixth-generation Clio, presented at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
Built on CMF-B platform, the all-new Clio is 4,116 mm long, 1,768 mm wide, 1,451 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,591 mm.
The sixth-generation Clio is powered by a renewed range of e

On September 4, Horse Powertrain announced that it will reveal detailed specifications of its Future Hybrid System powertrain – enabling OEMs to hybridize Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platforms – at IAA Summit 2025.
The Future Hybrid System is an all-in-one setup combining the engine, transmission, motor, and power

On September 3, Horse Powertrain announced that it will showcase its new Horse C15 range extender family at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany.
Horse C15 belongs to the X-Range line of solutions, which adds combustion and hybrid tech to EV platforms. It combines an engine, generator, and inverter in a compact unit that

On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. To