ium-ion battery cells in Bourbourg (Dunkerque). With an initial capacity of 16 GWh/year, the gigafactory will meet the growing needs of low-carbon electric mobility. Its commissioning will create 1,200 direct jobs and 3,000 indirect jobs, with the first batteries expected to be sold in 2026 for the Alpine A390.  Verkor aims to reach 50 GWh by 2030. In two years, Verkor has validated a high-performance battery cell, industrialized its processes, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

t Protection, while the Porsche Cayenne and VW T-Roc each scored 91%. The Mazda CX-5 earned a 93% score in Vulnerable Road User tests. Kia’s new EV4 received a four-star rating with its standard safety equipment but achieved five stars when fitted with the optional DriveWise ADAS Safety Pack. The Alpine A390, Kia PV5, and Toyota’s latest Aygo X and Yaris also earned four stars. Additionally, Euro NCAP assessed the EXLANTIX ET, Geely STARRAY ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Renault unveils new Captur with 1.3L Turbo Power for South Africa market 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. Fuel efficiency is rated at 6.6L/ 100 km. Exterior, it fe...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Renault and MINI models are added to UK’s Electric Car Grant 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 allocated an extra GBP 1.5 billion in the Autumn Budget. This includes GBP 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Renault updates Captur and Symbioz models for 2026 with new TCe 115 engine in UK On November 5, Renault UK updated its Captur B-segment SUV and Symbioz C-segment SUV for the 2026 model year, featuring a new TCe 115 engine for Captur and wider availability of the esprit Alpine trim. Renault Captur features new 1.0-litre turbocharged TCe 115 engine which replaces the old TCe 90 as the entry engine. The TCe 115 engine generates output of 115 hp and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Alpine unveils new Active Torque Vectoring System in all-electric A390 On October 28, Alpine announced that its A390 GTS is the first Alpine model which generates output over 400 hp and 800 Nm of torque, accelerates from 0–100 km/h under 4 seconds, and covers 1,000 metres in 22 seconds. The new all-electric fastback uses a unique three-motor setup i.e., one motor powers the front axle, and two separate motors drive each rear wheel. This allows ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Alpine to conclude A110 production in 2026 with final 1,750 units, prepares for all-electric model On October 24, Alpine announced that it is preparing to build the last 1,750 units of the second-generation A110 at its Dieppe factory, France, with production ending in mid-2026. Since 2017, nearly 30,000 A110s have been produced. Alpine A110’s end marks the start of Alpine’s new electric segment, beginning with the A290 and A390, followed by t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

sed 6.8% YoY to EUR 11.4 billion from Q3 2024, at constant exchange rates, group revenue increased by 8.5%.  For Renault Group, the worldwide sales for Q3 increased 9.8% YoY to 529,486 units. By brand sales, Renault brand was up by 6.6% to 361,575 units, Dacia was up by 16.2% to 165,451 units, and Alpine was up by 275.0% to 2,344 units in Q3 2025. In 2025 Q3, Renault Group's electrified vehicle mix reached 44.0% of the total sales up 10.8 points...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

itable for trucks, and 135 more truck-specific hubs under development. These hubs are placed along major routes, allowing drivers to charge during rest breaks without losing productivity. For example, the North Sea–Baltic corridor has 13 dedicated stations (7 still being built), while the Rhine–Alpine corridor also has 13 (3 under construction). There are also charging stations compatible with heavy-duty vehicles, although they’re not speci...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Renault opens orders for new Renault Clio in France On October 15, Renault announced that it has opened orders for the new Clio in France, offered three trim levels: Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine. The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2026. Built on a 4.12-meter hatchback platform, the new Clio is offered in different powertrains: A TCe 115 engine with a manual or EDC gearbox, the full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp and the ECO-G 120 EDC engin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Ampere’s Cléon plant, France launches 7DL twin motor line, reaches 1 million EV powertrains On September 23, Ampere opened a new production line at its Cléon plant for the 7DL twin motor, the rear motor unit of the Alpine A390. The twin motor is built with extreme precision. Operators carefully handle every step i.e., assembly, wiring, engraving, and testing which is backed by digital traceability and camera checks. Each motor is tested for v...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Advics’ brake caliper adopted for new Alpine A390 EV for first time Advics Co., Ltd. (Advics, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture), an Aisin Group company, announced that its brake caliper has been adopted for the new Alpine A390 electric vehicle (EV) of Alpine, Renault Group’s sports car brand. This is the first time for Advics to supply its product for Alpine. The aluminum opposed 6POT caliper adopted for the Alpine A390 features an optimized cyl...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

and how the fuel cell, battery, and hydrogen tanks work together under peak loads. Engineers advanced the digital assistance system Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC), which uses route data to anticipate climbs, increase fuel cell output in time, and ensure efficient battery charging for demanding Alpine ascents. The trucks were refueled with liquid hydrogen via a mobile Air Products station set up in Valais. Over several weeks, they covered 10,...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ced in France. In May, Nissan unveiled the all-new Nissan Micra, an iconic nameplate engineered by Nissan to meet preferences of its European customers. Ampere Douai’s modern, modular production line now manufactures six electric models for four clients — Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and Alpine. Based on Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi Motors release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Renault opens pre-sales of Koleos SUV in Argentina On August 29, Renault Argentina announced the opening of pre-sales of the new Renault Koleos in the country. This is the brand’s first full hybrid SUV in the country, offered in two versions: The Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with two electric motors, a DHT Pro automatic transmission, and a 1.64-kWh battery, delivering a combined 245 hp and 320 Nm. It allows...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

V) model, the Lucid Air Grand Touring powered by Samsung SDI’s batteries, had set a world record for the longest driving distance. In July 2025, the Lucid Air Grand Touring drove 1,205 km in its record-breaking journey between St. Moritz, Switzerland, and Munich, Germany, which included highways, alpine roads, and ordinary streets. This vehicle is powered by 6,600 units of 21700 cylindrical batteries made by Samsung SDI. These batteries are bas...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

The grant is automatically applied at purchase with no paperwork required from customers, and is limited to cars costing up to GBP 37,000 to focus on affordable options. More models will be added as manufacturers meet the scheme’s sustainability standards. The new electric models that qualify are Alpine A290, Renault Megane E-Tech Electric, Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, and Renault Scenic; the Micra and Ariya from Nissan...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

Renault launches Koles SUV in Colombia On July 23, Renault Colombia announced the launch of the new Koleos Full Hybrid E-Tech. This large SUV introduces a fully hybrid powertrain option to the brand’s D-E segment SUV portfolio in the country. It is available in two versions: The Techno 4×4 and the Esprit Alpine E-Tech with a -plug-in hybrid system. It measures 4.78 meters in length, with a 2.82-meter wheelbase, and offers up to 1,990 liters of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09

me was a loss of EUR 11.2 billion. Excluding Nissan’s impacts, the Group’s net income was EUR 461 million. For Renault Group, the worldwide sales for H1 2025 increased 1.3% YoY to 1,170,000 units. By brand sales, Renault was up 2.7% YoY to 808,000 units, Dacia was down 0.7% to 356,000 units and Alpine was up 84.6% YoY to 5,000 units in H1 2025. For the 2025 financial outlook, Renault Group continues to adopt a strict commercial strategy with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

OYAK launches Alpine A290 for Turkiye market in GT and GTS variants On July 29, OYAK launched the Alpine A290 for Turkiye market, starting at TRY 1,965,000. It is now available in GT and GTS versions. It is built on the AmpR Small platform, offering two engine options: 180 hp in the GT and 220 hp in the GTS. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, thanks to 220 hp, 300 Nm torque, and a weight of 1,479 kg. Gradual throttle tuning and the...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30