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

On March 30, Verkor announced that it is entering the final stretch of its battery production industrialization following the official inauguration of its Dunkirk Gigafactory at the end of 2025. The commissioning and line balancing phases have been completed in record time. The production lines are now fully operatio

On March 30, the Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, at the General Assembly of the Automotive Industry Association (OSD), announced that the Turkish automotive industry achieved record-breaking export level of USD 41.5 billion in 2025. 
The government will continue to focus on efforts to further advance its

On March 25, Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL expanded its AutoLOOP digital platform to collect recyclable materials such as polypropylene, copper, aluminium, and platinum group metals. The platform will now also collect EV traction batteries, which contain important metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. 
AutoLO

On March 20, Renault Argentina announced the start of the exclusive pre-sale of the new C-segment SUV, Renault Boreal.
The model is offered in three trims: Evolution, Techno and Iconic, all powered by a 1.3-liter turbocharged TCe engine delivering 156 hp and 270 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed dual-clutch EDC a

On March 20, Alpine announced that its A390 GT was tested on the roads around Avignon in southern France. These roads have twists, speed changes, and technical sections, making them a suitable location for showing the car’s sporty handling and performance.
In this setting, the A390 GT proves it can handle different t