On July 23, Renault Group reported that its H1 2026 global sales decreased 0.4% YoY to 1,165,133 units, reflecting stable performance driven by the complementarity of the Group’s three brands, improved sales quality and accelerated electrification.
Internationally, the Group recorded strong growth in markets such as
On July 23, Renault South Africa reintroduced the Trafic Passenger model to the local market, expanding its lineup in the passenger and LCV segments. The model seats up to nine people, making it suitable for large families and business customers.
It is powered by a 2.0-liter dCi turbo diesel engine which generates ou
On July 21, Horse Powertrain officially inaugurated a new gravity casting facility at its Horse Motores plant in Valladolid, Spain, to produce cylinder heads with an annual capacity of 360,000 units.
The facility introduces Horse Powertrain's first gravity casting technology in Europe and supports the company's strat
On July 16, Nissan announced that Renault will end its commercial relationship with Nissan's plants in Avila and Cantabria, with production for Renault scheduled to conclude in December 2026.
Following the decision, Nissan said it is actively evaluating new business opportunities and industrial projects, including po
On July 10, Renault Group announced that the High Court of Justice has ruled in its favour in the long-running London diesel emissions case. After reviewing years of evidence, expert reports, witness statements, and a lengthy trial, the court rejected all claims against Renault.
Renault Group welcomed the decision, s
On July 9, Alpine unveiled the A110 FUTURE at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK. The concept showcases technologies that will be used in Alpine's future electric sports cars. Alpine A110 FUTURE is the first step toward the third-generation A110, which will be Alpine's first electric sports car while staying true to
On July 10, 2026, Renault India announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to strengthen vehicle research and development in India. Under the collaboration, Renault India will use IIT Kanpur’s National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) to carry out aerodynamic and wind‑noise testing for it
MATERI'ACT, a FORVIA SE subsidiary, has developed IniCycled-P, a polypropylene-based compound for visible applications, for Renault Master. It is the first time in Europe that recycled plastic from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is used in a large, visible interior component produced in series.
IniCycled-P combines 20%
On July 7, Renault announced that it is upgrading the performance of its electric range of Renault Master E-Tech with a new battery manufactured in Europe and assembled in France, at the Renault Batilly plant. The 87-kWh battery now uses mid-nickel battery chemistry. This technology improves thermal management and op
On July 8, Dacia announced specifications of the all-new Striker crossover, expanding its C-segment lineup with a new model positioned as an alternative to SUVs.
The Dacia Striker measures 4.62 m in length and offers ground clearance of 20 cm for the 4x4 variant and 19 cm for the 4x2 variant. The model will be offer
On July 3, Alpine unveiled the A110 FUTURE, a development vehicle (known as mule) for the third-generation Alpine A110, ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, UK.
The model is being used to test the technology that will power the next-generation A110, which will become Alpine’s first all-electric
On July 1, Alpine announced that it is preparing its Dieppe Jean Redele plant, France, for production of the third-generation Alpine A110. The new model will use the all-new Alpine Performance Platform (APP) and is expected to become the brand’s first electric sports car.
Alpine’s EVs are built with support from its
On July 1, Dacia announced that the Sandero Stepway will be available to order in France with the new hybrid 155 engine from July 1, 2026. The same engine will be added to the Sandero later in July 2026.
The Hybrid 155 system comes with a 1.8L four-cylinder gasoline engine, which generates output of 109 hp, two elect
On June 29, Renault announced that it has upgraded its OpenR link multimedia system with Google Gemini, providing a more natural and intelligent in-car voice experience.
Gemini will gradually replace Google Assistant as an opt-in update on Renault models equipped with OpenR link and Google built-in. It is available a
On June 26, Renault Group announced that it has introduced Calvin, a new-generation robot, on its production lines. It is developed with French startup Wandercraft, and the robot is designed to support factory workers.
The two companies worked closely to develop Calvin, testing and improving it from the lab to the fa
On June 25, Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL announced that its Innovation Hub is supporting six startups developing solutions for the circular economy and sustainable mobility.
The Innovation hub gives startups access to industrial facilities, expert support, and the infrastructure at Refactory Flins, France, to help
On June 19, Alpine announced that it will debut the next-generation Alpine A110 mule, which is a testing car to develop future technology for the next-generation A110, for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK, from July 9–12, 2026.
The third-generation A110 will be the world’s first all-electric sport
On June 24, Renault introduced its new Eco-G 120 bi-fuel gasoline/LPG powertrain for the Clio, Captur, and Symbioz in Europe.
The new-generation 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivers 120 hp and 200 Nm of torque, representing increases of 20 hp and 30 Nm compared with the previous Eco-G 100 powertrain.
On June 22, Renault India commenced exports of the all-new Duster, with a first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai to South Africa. Additional international markets are planned in the coming months.
Renault India manufactures at its Oragadam, Chennai facility with a capacity of 480,000 units per annum.
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