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

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

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

Michelin develops CrossClimate 3 Sport tire for new Alpine A390 all-electric sport fastback Michelin has developed and supplied a dedicated version of the new CrossClimate 3 Sport tire for the new Alpine A390 all-electric sport fastback. The vehicle will be equipped with 245/45 R20 103V XL tires, featuring an exclusive “A39” marking to denote the custom-engineered design for this specific model. Specially developed for high-performance sport...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Alpine unveils all-new C segment electric sport fastback A390 in Europe On May 27, Alpine unveiled the all-new C segment high-performance electric sport fastback A390. Built on the AmpR Medium platform and produced in Dieppe, France, the vehicle will be available from the fourth quarter of 2025. The A390 represents Alpine’s vision of performance-focused, intelligent electric mobility and offers GT and GTS versions. Dimensions are 4,615 mm long,...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Alpine to unveil all-electric A390 on May 27 in Dieppe, France On May 6, Alpine announced that the design of the new all-electric A390 is mostly based on the A390_β concept, with about 85% of its look staying the same. It features three electric motors, Alpine Active Torque Vectoring, and five drive modes for strong performance and agility. Inside, it offers a new version of Alpine Telemetrics, which brings a new visual experience on-screen. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Alpine A390 undergoes final tests ahead of May 2025 debut On April 28, Alpine announced that its engineering teams are finalizing the A390’s development with tests on a wet track at Michelin's Ladoux complex. The tests focus on the car's performance on slippery surfaces, using two specific Michelin tires (20 and 21 inches). The track, with its 4,100 m wet test area, is perfect for pushing the A390 to its limits. The tests show the A390’s exce...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

ts in Q1, 2025, up 2.9% YoY. In Europe, the Group sold 402,413 units, i.e. up 2.8% YoY, while the overall market declining by 2.0%. This growth was mainly driven by strong demand for Renault passenger cars. By brand sales, Renault was up 6.5% YoY to 389,016 units, Dacia was down 2.0% to 173,750 and Alpine was up 96.4% YoY to 2,088 units. In 2025, Renault Group will launch 7 new vehicles, including the Renault 4 E-Tech electric, Dacia Bigster, Alp...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Alpine tests A390 in Swedish Lapland On March 5, Alpine announced that its first 100% electric sport fastback, the A390,  is undergoing the final tests before its launch. Alpine's engineering teams enter the home stretch of the development of the future A390 during cold weather tests at the Arctic Circle (Sweden). With temperatures reaching -40°, Lapland is the perfect proving ground for testing the technologies that equip the A390, such as the...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Alpine to unveil its first all-electric sports fastback A390 on May 27, 2025 On February 20, Alpine announced that it would unveil its first all-electric sports fastback, the A390, on May 27, 2025. It will be the second model in Alpine's Dream Garage after the A290 hot hatch. The A390 will debut in Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé, France. The five-seater model brings the A110’s legendary sportiness into a new era. Based on Alpine press...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

FE 2025 Challenges On February 20th, Renault held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by Mr. Luca de Meo (CEO) and Mr. Thierry Piéton (CFO of Renault Group), who will step down from the position. Mr. Piéton will be succeeded by Mr. Duncan Minto, present CFO of Alpine.  Key points for 2024 results: Renault Group record profits and cash generation, way beyond the expected 2024 FY financial guidance.  Group ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Alpine unveils futuristic interior design of A390_β show car On January 23, Alpine unveiled the interior design of A390_β, a show car previewing the A390 sport fastback set to launch in 2025. Two leading French suppliers contributed: Erpro Group, specializes in 3D printing, crafted the headrests, and Lavoisier Composites provided advanced materials for the vehicle floor. The interior is conceptual and inspired by Formula 1. The front seats feat...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Renault Group sales rise 1.3% in 2024, driven by 10 launches On January 16, Renault Group reported that its global sales rose 1.3% to 2,264,815 units in 2024 from the previous year, driven by strong sales in Europe. By brand, Renault was up 1.8% YoY to 1,577,351 units, Dacia was up 2.7% YoY to 676,340 units and Alpine was up 5.9% to 4,585 units sold in 2024. The Group sold 1,599,051 vehicles in Europe, an increase of 3.5%. Electrified vehicles ac...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Paris MS 2024: Alpine unveils A110 R Ultime limited edition, Alpenglow Hy6 and A390_β model On October 14, Alpine unveiled its limited edition A110 R Ultime, alongside the A390_β show car, Alpenglow Hy6 and other models. Alpine opened its 100% electric garage last June with the A290, its first city sports car. Now, it expands its electric lineup by presenting the A390_β show car, a future sport fastback set to be produced in Dieppe starting in...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

Alpine unveils 100% electric sport fastback, A390_β show car On October 11, Alpine unveiled its first 100% electric sport fastback the A390_β show car. The production version of A390_β will be made from 2025 at Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé, with three electric motors sourced from the Cléon Megafactory and battery assembly in Douai for a short production cycle. The vehicle will feature three electric motors developed by Alpine, alo...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/11

Paris MS 2024: Renault Group to present all brands On October 9, Renault Group announced that it will be presenting all its brands, including Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize, on five separate stands, at the Paris Motor Show 2024, from October 14 to 20, 2024. The Renault brand will unveil the all-new Renault 4 alongside its E-Tech EV lineup, including the Twingo Prototype, Renault 5, and Scenic. It will also present the Emblème concept car, R17 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10