On September 17, Renault Trucks Spain announced the opening of its new headquarters in Getafe, Madrid.
Built on a 25,835-square-meter property, the complex accommodates more than 200 employees and includes corporate offices, the Truck Center Madrid, financial services, and an official training center. The Truck Cente

On September 15, Renault Trucks unveiled the new E-Tech Trafic light commercial vehicle at the IAA Transportation 2026 in Germany. The new E-Tech Trafic expands Renault Trucks’ light commercial vehicle lineup as the company aims to double its sales volumes in this segment by 2030.
The Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic is

On September 18, Renault India resumed vehicle exports to Sri Lanka, expanding its international export footprint to 16 countries. The first shipment of 100 Made-in-India vehicles, comprising the all-new Triber, Kwid and Kiger, was dispatched from the company’s Oragadam plant in Chennai.
Renault is re-entering the Sr

On September 16, Renault Geely do Brasil announced the start of production of the Geely EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in Brazil, marking the first locally manufactured product resulting from the Renault Group-Geely partnership.
The locally produced EX5 EM-i is scheduled for commercial

On September 14, it was reported that Renault Argentina has begun testing the new-generation Master in Cordoba. Test drivers from the Santa Isabel plant are currently evaluating a camouflaged Master on public roads.
The test vehicle features the design of the current-generation Master offered in Europe, where the lar

On September 14, Renault presented the next phase of its LCV strategy at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany. As part of its futuREady plan, Renault will launch five new LCV models by 2028.
The first model is the New Trafic Van E-Tech electric, offering improved technology, efficiency and comfort. It is designed and bui

On September 10, Renault announced the Niagara pickup truck for Latin America as the first model of its futuREady product offensive outside Europe.
The pick-up was designed at Renault’s design centre in Brazil, jointly developed by its engineering centres in Brazil and Argentina and built at the Santa Isabel plant in

On September 9, Horse Powertrain, a global leader in innovative and low-emission powertrain systems, announced that it has opened new North American office in the Detroit metropolitan area. 
Horse Powertrain USA, a subsidiary of Horse Powertrain Ltd, established its North American operations center after identifying

On September 8, Horse Powertrain revealed its fully waterproof engine, the HORSE B20. It brings all-terrain capabilities to hybrid vehicles, including applications for SUVs and pick-up trucks. It is fully compliant with IPX8 waterproofing standards. It can operate up to depths of 1.1 meters.
Weighing just 130 kg, the

On September 8, Dacia launched the second-generation all-electric Spring, a redesigned A-segment SUV built on Renault Group’s new RG-EV small platform. The model has updated proportions and is built at the Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia.
Dacia Spring measures 3.85 metres long, 1.74 metres wide and offers spacious inter

On September 3, Renault Group announced the sale of 100% of the share capital of Elto France to Sogetrel, a French company specializing in digital and electrical infrastructure, connected equipment and IT services.
The deal follows a strategic review of Renault’s Mobilize Beyond Automotive (MBA) business portfolio, l

On September 1, Renault updated the Scenic E-Tech Electric with two new battery options, offering longer range and faster DC charging. The model is equipped with a 220 hp motor.
The 89 kWh NMC battery provides up to 642 km of range and charges from 15% to 80% in 28 minutes, with peak charging power of 150 kW. A 67 kW

On August 28, Renault announced that it will showcase the new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric in full detail at IAA Transportation 2026. It will display 12 LCVs representing the entire range, including several converted vehicles. Renault will outline its LCV strategy during the show.
Based on press release from Renault

On August 25, Renault announced that it has opened orders for the updated Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, with both 40 kWh Urban Range and 52 kWh Comfort Range versions receiving technical and aerodynamic improvements, including a lower body and redesigned rearview mirrors.
The 40 kWh version now offers up to 315 km of ra

On August 14, the Spanish Official State Gazette (BOE) published Renault Spain's 2026–2028 collective agreement, approved by the Ministry of Labor. The agreement sets a minimum salary increase linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The agreement was signed on June 18, 2026, supported by UGT and CCOO unions. Wherea

On August 13, Renault South Africa unveiled the new-generation Renault Duster, built on Renault Group's new modular platform.
The Duster offers two turbo gasoline engines. The entry-level 1.0-litre engine which generates output of 74 kW and comes with a 6-speed manual, while the 1.3-litre engine delivers output of 11

On August 3, Romania's interim prime minister announced that Dacia and Ford Otosan have suspended production at their local plants until August 19, 2026, to help reduce electricity consumption during the country's power shortage. The production halt is expected to free up around 200 MW for the grid during peak evenin

On July 31, Karsan Otomotiv announced that it will temporarily suspend manufacturing due to annual leave and planned maintenance activities, at its facility in Hasanaga, Bursa, Turkiye.
The production on the LFF (Renault Megane) lines will be suspended from August 3 to August 23, 2026, while all other production line

On July 29, Renault Group announced that it reduced costs by EUR 184 million in the first half of 2026 through strong cost management, better purchasing performance and lower warranty costs, offsetting higher raw material prices.
The company said its efforts to reduce variable cost of goods sold (COGS) are on track w

On July 29, Renault Group reported that its H1 2026 revenue increased 9.5% YoY to EUR 30.3 billion. At constant exchange rates, group revenue increased by 10.3%.
Renault Group’s operating margin for H1 2026 was down 5.2% to EUR 1.6 billion, representing 5.2% of its revenue, while net income stood at EUR 0.7 billion.