Lumax Auto Technologies, India, to invest in JV Lumax Alps Alpine India On March 27, 2026, Lumax Auto Technologies has approved an equity investment of up to INR 70 million in Lumax Alps Alpine India Private Limited (LAAIPL), a 50:50 joint venture in which it already holds half the equity, to support the JV's capex, working capital, and general business requirements. The transaction, to be completed in cash within approximately three months, is a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Alpine tests A390 GT in Southern France 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 types of roads easily. It delivers quick responses, smooth control, and a sporty driving ex...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

les. Its main plans include:•    Expanding electrification so that two-thirds of sales are electrified by 2030.•    Keeping its offensive in the C-segment, which should make up one-third of sales in 2030•    Using its strengths in 4x4 systems, E-Tech hybrid technology, and LPG vehicles. Alpine will continue growing by:•    Launching the next-generation A110 based on the Alpine Performance Platform (APP).•    Expanding its line...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

econd half of April. Unlike the locally produced Kardian and Boreal, the new Koleos will be imported from South Korea and built on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform developed by Geely and Volvo. It becomes Renault’s first hybrid model in Brazil and will be offered in a single Esprit Alpine version, positioned above the Boreal in the brand’s portfolio. The D-segment SUV features a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine delivering...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

alternative fuel technologies at this year’s Hyvolution Paris 2026. PHINIA will be showcasing a range of technologies supporting hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE).  The display will feature the injection system from the high‑performance V6 engine developed in collaboration with the Alpine Racing team, as well as a mock‑up engine converted from diesel to hydrogen for light commercial vehicle applications. In addition, complete P...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

20 degrees Celsius, the battery capacity retention rate remains above 92%. At minus 30 degrees Celsius, the variant still supports plug-and-charge even if the cells are completely frozen, as well as a vehicle gradeability of 10 degrees even if the vehicle is at 10% SoC and fully loaded to guarantee alpine operations.(From a CATL press release dated January 22, 2026 and multiple press releases)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Alps Alpine and Nippon Seiki to dissolve capital and business alliance On January 27, Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (Alps Alpine) and Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. (Nippon Seiki) announced that they will dissolve their capital and business alliance, which was concluded between them, effective January 28. The business alliance itself will continue even after the capital relationship is dissolved. As of September 30, 2025, the ratio of the shares of Nippon Seiki...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

Renault Group sales rise 3.2% in 2025 On January 20, Renault Group reported that its global sales rose 3.2% YoY to 2,336,807 units in 2025. By brand, Renault was up 3.2% YoY to 1,628,030 units, Dacia was up 3.1% YoY to 697,408 units, and Alpine was up 139.2% YoY to 10,970 units sold in 2025. Alpine passed 10,000 vehicle registrations for the first time, i.e., more than double last year’s total. The Group sold 1,607,848 vehicles in Europe.  The...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

, and in early 2027 to the Gulf countries. Renault Filante adopts an architecture based on the CMA platform. It has a wheelbase of 2,820 mm, length of 4,915 mm, height of 1,635 mm, and width of 1,890/2,146 mm (without/with mirrors). It is available in three trim versions: Techno, Iconic, and Esprit Alpine. It has a 1.5 turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine developing 150 ps and 250 Nm of torque with two electric motors integrated into a M...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

. Updated Megane E-Tech and Scenic electric models will also go on sale in Türkiye, along with a minibus version of the Renault Master. Dacia will refresh its lineup in 2026 as well. Fully renewed versions of the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, and Jogger will be introduced in the first quarter of 2026. Alpine will also expand its electric range with the Alpine A390, the second model in its fully electric Dream Garage series. The new sporty fastback a...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

CES 2026: Smart Eye, Sweden and Alps Alpine showcase under-display driver monitoring camera On January 6, Smart Eye and Alps Alpine, an automotive electronics manufacturer, announced a new technology demonstration featuring a driver monitoring camera embedded behind the instrument cluster display and powered by AUO Mobility Solutions at CES 2026. The new under-display solution from Smart Eye and Alps Alpine uses AUO Mobility Solutions’ under-di...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Alps Alpine to boost production capacity in India as early as 2026 Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (Alps Alpine) will enhance production capacity at its plant in Haryana state, India, as early as the second half of 2026. The company’s joint venture with Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd., a local automotive parts supplier in Haryana, will enhance production capacity to increase production of parts for motorcycles and automobiles. Local automakers are notably e...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

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