d 16.3% to 27,661 units. Although sales of light commercial vehicles were strong, overall sales decreased due to the base effect of a significant increase in sales compared to the same month of the previous year. According to the data from Automotive Distributors’ and Mobility Association (ODMD), Renault sales were 13,547 units in April (13.0% market share), VW sales were 10,912 units (10.5% share), Fiat sales were 8,401 units (8.1% share), For...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Renault announces name of upcoming pickup to be built in Argentina On May 18, Renault announced the name of its upcoming pickup model, Niagara, as part of its global product strategy aimed at expanding its presence outside Europe. The new pickup will be officially unveiled on September 10 in Argentina and is scheduled to go on sale in Latin America by the end of 2026. The model will be produced at the company’s plant in Cordoba, reinforcing the...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Renault Spain suspends new model allocation after union talks fail On May 7, the CCOO Spanish union announced that Renault Spain has paused its plan to assign new vehicle production to the country after failing to reach an agreement with unions, raising the possibility of moving production to other countries. The decision affects three new electric and hybrid models planned from 2028 at the Palencia plant, while two existing hybrid models would c...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

ecarbonization was among the major themes discussed at the event, reflected not only by the number of Electric Vans and Trucks on display, but also in the maturity of Electric Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) performances and decarbonization strategies. For instance, the Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric L1 offers a driving range of up to 220 miles and can be fully recharged in 4 hours 11 minutes through home charging. Mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

ed of 187,344 passenger cars; 50,142 light commercial vehicles; 8,802 trucks; and 2,049 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 32,859 units (17.5% share), VW sold 31,988 units (17.1% share), GM sold 20,688 units (11.0% share), Hyundai sold 18,550 units (9.9% share) and Renault sold 13,813 units (7.4% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 24,349 units (48.6% share), VW sold 6,914...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

French passenger car sales down 0.3% in April Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that April new passenger car sales in France of 138,339 units decreased 0.3% over the same month last year. For the first four months of 2026, registration reached 539,895 units, down 1.6% from the same period last year. Group Stellantis sales of 36,522 units increased 8.1% (26.4% share) while Renault Group sales of 35,174 units decreased 9.9% (25.4...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

orea decreased by 8.8% compared to the same month in the previous year to 117,314 units. By company, Kia led the market with sales of 55,045 units (46.9% market share), representing an increase of 7.9% year-over-year (y/y), Hyundai Motor followed with a 19.9% decrease to 54,051 units (46.1% share). Renault Korea placed third with sales down 23.4% to 4,025 units (3.4% share), KGM down 4.6% to 3,382 units (2.9% share), and GM Korea down 38.8% to 81...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

om January to April, the cumulative total reached 407,389 units, representing a 7.8% increase from the same period in 2025. Toyota sales increased 2.8% to 8,519 units, SEAT sales increased 23.4% to 6,895 units, VW sales increased 8.3% to 6,703 units, Peugeot sales increased 18.3% to 6,440 units and Renault sales decreased 10.5% to 6,108 units compared to April 2025. The best-selling cars in April 2026, in order of popularity, were the Dacia Sande...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Renault production at Colombia plant increases 80% in Q1 2026 On April 30, Renault Colombia announced that production at the Envigado plant increased by more than 80% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous year. For 2026, approximately 60% of production is expected to be exported to around 18 markets, with Mexico among the main destinations. The company also reported progress in sustainability, including the use of 100% renewable energy in its produ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

rcial vehicles; 8,661 trucks; and 2,436 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales manufacturers in April, VW sold 31,989 units (17.1% share), Fiat sold 23,638 units (12.6%), GM sold 20,677 units (11.0%), Hyundai sold 18,557 units (9.9%), BYD sold 18,398 units (9.8%), Toyota sold 10,364 units (5.5%), and Renault sold 9,809 units (5.2%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in April, Fiat sold 21,989 vehicles (44.0% share), VW sold 6,914 vehicles (13.8%...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Renault expands Clio range with new Eco-G 120 Bi-Fuel engine On May 5, Renault announced that it is expanding its Clio range with a new Eco-G 120 hp engine that runs on both gasoline and LPG. This bi-fuel system uses two separate tanks, allowing a combined driving range of up to 1,450 km. It is designed to be flexible for daily use while keeping running costs and emissions lower. The new engine is 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo, which generates outpu...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

s partnership with holoride at Auto China 2026 to accelerate the rollout and scaling of in-vehicle extended reality (XR) gaming experiences for passengers. The extended collaboration builds on their initial partnership unveiling at CES 2026 and the launch of “R:Racing” XR racing game in the new Renault Filante. It combines Valeo's advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sensor suite and algorithms with holoride's spatial intelligence techno...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

cturing emissions. As electrification advances, emissions from production are becoming a larger share of the total environmental footprint, pushing OEMs to focus on decarbonizing materials and supply chains. In response, automakers are increasingly securing supply agreements for low-emission steel. Renault has partnered with ArcelorMittal to incorporate steel produced with recycled inputs and renewable energy into its electric vehicle structures,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/25

Protean Electric, UK, to provide in-wheel motors for Renault 5 Turbo 3E 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 during the 2026 International Vienna Motor Symposium. Develo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Renault Group reports 7.3% revenue growth in Q1 2026 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 16.3% to 145,335 units, and Alpine sales increased 54.7% to 3,246 units. In Q1...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

France and Spain were up 7.6%, up 12.9%, and up 11.7% respectively. The sales volume of the top five groups in March increased 6.0% to 979,303 units (61.9% market share) y/y. Of these, the VW Group was up 4.8% to 378,826 units (24.0% share) and Stellantis was up 6.0% to 228,055 units (14.4% share), Renault Group was up 3.4% to 143,997 units (9.1 % share), Hyundai Group was up 5.5% to 116,827 units (7.4% share) and BMW Group was up 15.4% to 111,59...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

Paris Motor Show 2026: Renault Group to showcase 22 electrified models 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, half fully electric and half hybrid. Renault Pro+ will focu...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

(5-star rating) and Volvo FM (5-star rating) scored 88%, followed closely by the Scania P-series (5-star rating). MAN TGM also earned 5-star rating with 80%, performing especially well on highways. Scania and MAN improved from 3-star to 5-star rating, showing strong progress in safety development. Renault Trucks D Medium received a 4-star rating as it performed well in safe driving and crash avoidance features. DAF XD (3-star rating) includes ma...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Webasto supplies electric fabric folding roof for Renault 4 E Tech electric “Plein sud” 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, creating a convertible experience ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Renault Duster scores 5 Stars in Bharat NCAP in India 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 adult protection tests, the Duster scored 14.49 out of 16 in the frontal offset...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21