On May 20, Horse Powertrain, via its Aurobay Technologies division, unveiled the new HORSE V20 engine. It is being produced at the Skovde plant, Sweden, and will be shipped to markets in Europe, US, and Asia.
The latest generation 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine is designed to meet stricter emission rules for 2026-2027.

On May 18, Renault announced the name of its upcoming pickup model, Niagara, as part of its global product strategy aimed at expanding its presence outside Europe.
The new pickup will be officially unveiled on September 10 in Argentina and is scheduled to go on sale in Latin America by the end of 2026. The model will

On May 7, the CCOO Spanish union announced that Renault Spain has paused its plan to assign new vehicle production to the country after failing to reach an agreement with unions, raising the possibility of moving production to other countries.
The decision affects three new electric and hybrid models planned from 202

On April 30, Renault Colombia announced that production at the Envigado plant increased by more than 80% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous year.
For 2026, approximately 60% of production is expected to be exported to around 18 markets, with Mexico among the main destinations.
The company also reported progress in s

On May 5, Renault announced that it is expanding its Clio range with a new Eco-G 120 hp engine that runs on both gasoline and LPG. This bi-fuel system uses two separate tanks, allowing a combined driving range of up to 1,450 km. It is designed to be flexible for daily use while keeping running costs and emissions low

On April 28, 2026, the EU-funded HiPower 5.0 consortium, overseen by the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM) announced that it is developing a 22-kW on-board charger (OBC) for electric vehicles with a total size of four liters, compared to the current market average of approximately 12 lit

On April 24, Horse Powertrain showcased its widest range of engines, transmissions, and powertrain systems at the Beijing Auto Show 2026.
HORSE W30: its first production-ready V6 engine, with a 3.0-liter capacity. It’s very lightweight at 160 kg. It generates output of 350–400 kW and 600–700 Nm of torque, with a top

On April 23, Protean Electric (Protean) announced that the Renault brand will use Protean as the supplier of in-wheel motors (IWM) on its electric mini-supercar, Renault 5 Turbo 3E. It will be the first European passenger car to enter production fitted with in-wheel motors. More details of the project will be shared

On April 23, Renault Group reported that its Q1 2026 revenue increased 7.3% YoY to EUR 12.5 billion. At constant exchange rates, group revenue increased by 8.8%.
For Renault Group, worldwide sales for Q1 decreased 3.3% YoY to 546,183 units. By brand, Renault sales increased 2.2% to 397,602 units, Dacia sales declined

On April 21, Renault Group announced that it will take part in the 91st edition of the Paris Motor Show, which will be held from October 12-18, 2026.
Renault will display its latest electrified vehicles and future plans to grow in Europe. On a large stand, visitors can see new concept cars and 22 electrified vehicles

Webasto SE (Webasto) has supplied its electric fabric folding roof for the new Renault 4 E Tech electric “Plein sud”.
The roof system is produced at Webasto’s Les Chatelliers Chateaumur plant in France and provides a large opening area of 92x80 cm. When opened, the fabric top folds back over the second row of seats,

On April 20, BNCAP announced that the Renault Duster SUV has received a 5-star rating under Bharat NCAP (AIS-197), tested in March 2026 and published on April 20, 2026. The India-manufactured SUV scored 30.49 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45.00 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection (COP). In the a

On April 20, Horse Powertrain announced that it will unveil a new “all-in-one” hybrid system called the X-Range C15 Direct Drive at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, China. The compact unit combines a 4-cylinder engine, transmission, electric motors, and power electronics into one housing. It is designed to fit on the rear

On April 14, Renault Group announced that it is reorganizing its business to become faster, more flexible, and more competitive.
The engineering division is being reshaped further after a simplified structure was introduced in September 2025 under Chief Technical Officer. The company will focus on training employees

On April 16, Renault Group launched its new plan, “futuREady India,” to drive growth in India and globally while strengthening its engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Renault aims to make India one of its top three global markets by 2030.
Renault Group plans to expand its lineup to seven multi-energy vehicles

On April 9, Green NCAP released environmental ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, Renault 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Cadillac Optiq, Citroen C3, and Dacia Sandero. These results add to the safety ratings recently given by Euro NCAP and focus on each car’s environmental impact, energy efficiency, and running costs.
The newly

On April 7, Renault Group renamed its Le Mans site as “Manufacture Louis Schweitzer – Le Mans” to honor its former Chairman and CEO, Mr. Louis Schweitzer, who passed away on November 6, 2025. The site is the company’s main chassis center of excellence in Le Mans.
The facility is developing several advanced technologi

On April 7, Renault Group introduces the introduction of “Plug Inn”, a unified brand for electric vehicle charging solutions, announcing the integration of its charging activities into its core commercial operations.
The new umbrella brings together services including ultra-fast charging infrastructure, bidirectional

On April 1, Renault announced that the Symbioz C-segment SUV will now be available with the Eco-G 120 hp engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox in Europe. The model comes with a flex-fuel gasoline and LPG system and two separate fuel tanks. It is based on the 1.2-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged TCe 115 gasoli

On March 31, ArcelorMittal announced that it is supplying Usibor 1500 XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for five hot-stamped structural parts used on Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Alpine A290, and Renault 4 E-Tech electric. ArcelorMittal started supplies in September 2025.
This steel grade is produced via scra