On December 11, multiple sources reported that Horse Powertrain will hire 80 new employees at its Valladolid plant, Spain to add more shifts and meet rising demand for one of its engines. Starting January 2026, the factory will increase capacity and produce 3,600 additional Horse H12 engines per week to keep up with

On December 9, Renault Group and Ford signed a strategic partnership to develop two Ford-branded electric passenger vehicles for Europe, helping both companies strengthen their position in the fast-growing EV market.
The two EVs will be built on Renault’s Ampere platform and produced by Renault Group in northern Fran

On December 8, Renault unveiled the new Captur for the South African market. It is offered in three trims i.e., Techno, Iconic, and the top-spec Esprit Alpine.
All variants are powered by a 1.3L turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a dual-clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox, which generates output of 113 kW and 270 Nm

On December 9, Ford announced the next phase of its European transformation. The plan centers on three pillars, strengthening the Ford Pro commercial vehicle division, expanding the passenger car lineup with distinctive new models, and optimizing its industrial system to drive scale and cost efficiencies.
The compan

On December 4, multiple sources reported that the Slovenian government approved up to EUR 29 million in subsidies for Revoz, Renault’s Slovenian unit, as it prepares to start producing the Twingo E-Tech electric car next year.
The support includes up to EUR 21.1 million for a EUR 109 million investment in EV producti

On December 4, Continental announced that Renault approved Continental’s EcoContact 7 tires (16- and 18-inch sizes) for new Renault Clio in 16- and 18-inch sizes worldwide. In both sizes, the tire has earned top ratings on the EU tire label for fuel efficiency and rolling noise. 
The tire has a new rubber compound an

A year has passed since I wrote my blog on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) slowdown in the EU. The situation at that time could be wrapped up by the old caption: “Instead of a boom, we are witnessing a series of closures, cancelations, anxiety, and a whole lot of uncertainty!”. However, since then, circumstances h

On December 2, Renault announced that Renault 5 E-Tech Electric will offer a full lineup with three motors, two battery sizes and five trims, starting from EUR 24,990 (excluding incentives), along with upgrades and new features from late January 2026.
Next spring, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric will receive new equipm

On December 3, the UK Government announced that Renault 4, Renault 5, Alpine A290 and MINI Countryman now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG). The update doubles the number of EVs eligible for the top discount, giving buyers GBP 3,750 off a total of eight popular models.
The government has allocat

On December 1, Horse Powertrain announced that it has provided its advanced range-extender system to Scania for a pilot heavy-duty timber truck operating in Sweden. The collaboration aims to test hybrid solutions for tough transport jobs such as forestry.
The Scania truck combines a strong battery-electric drivetrain

On November 27, Ampere announced that Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is equipped with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, marking the first model to use pouch-type cells. The design fits more cells in the same space and reduces the use of critical metals such as cobalt and nickel, supporting more sustainable EVs wi

On November 25, Renault Nigeria’s distributor Coscharis Motors, showcased the new Renault Koleos and Renault Kardian at the 2025 Abuja International Motor Fair, attended by the DG of NADDC and other industry leaders.
Renault Koleos SUV is offered with a CVT powertrain option, while the Renault Kardian is equipped wit

On November 25, Ituran Location and Control Ltd signed an initial three-year service agreement with a new major European OEM, Renault. The contract covers multiple countries in the Latin American region, and there is strong potential for expansion to additional markets globally as well as extended service periods. It

On November 18, 2025, it was reported that Renault and its new partner Geely will include the next-generation Renault Kwid in their joint BRL 3.8 billion investment plan for Brazil.
The renewed subcompact, to be produced in Sao Jose dos Pinhais starting in mid-2026 as a 2027 model, will feature a design identical to

On November 19, it was reported that Renault Geely confirmed the EX5 EM-I plug-in hybrid SUV as the first model to be produced at its São José dos Pinhais plant in Paraná, Brazil.
Initially, the model will be imported and sold in the first half of 2026, with local production scheduled to begin in the second half of t

On November 18, Renault do Brasil announced that Renault Group, Geely Holding Group, and Geely Automobile Holding have created Renault Geely do Brasil and an investment of BRL 3.8 billion in the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
The investment will fund the production of a new Geely Pla

On November 20, Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller spoke to media in Yongsan, Seoul, about many thing including the company’s strategy going forward.
Lohscheller said Polestar is poised to leverage its production capacity at Renault Korea’s Busan plant as a strategic export base to North America, diversifying from its

On November 11, the Slovenia Business Development Agency announced that the new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric will be built in the Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Full production begins early next year, and the plant will hire 250 more workers.
Revoz will also build two other small electric cars i.e., one from

On November 20, Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., together with Renault Group, Orange S.A. and other participants, launched the smart mobility “Collision Prevention” project in Bordeaux, France. 
The initiative is part of EyeNet’s ongoing collaboration

On November 18, Randstad RPO started a hiring process to recruit 300 production operators for Renault Group’s factory in Valladolid plant, Spain. The hiring will take place from November to March 2025 to support Renault’s growing industrial activity.
The partnership aims to bring in talent for skilled roles across th