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2026
Renault reports Q3 revenue above forecast
A Reuters headline reports that Renault's Q3 revenue beat forecasts, with EV demand lifting shares.
2022
Geely acquires 34.02% stake in Renault Korea Motors
Geely Automobile Holdings, through subsidiary Centurion Industries Limited, entered a share subscription agreement and joint venture agreement to hold 34.02% of Renault Korea Motors, with Renault Group remaining majority shareholder.
2022
Software République launches startup incubator
Atos, Dassault Systèmes, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales launched the Software République incubator in Paris. It provides selected startups with member resources and a tailored support program.
2022
Nissan announces electric supermini planned as Micra successor
Nissan announced a new electric supermini for Europe intended to succeed the Micra. Nissan said it would be designed by Nissan and engineered and manufactured by Renault; launch timing and technical details were to be released later.
2022
Geely and Renault establish strategic cooperation for vehicles in South Korea
Geely Holding and Renault Group signed a cooperation agreement under which Geely Holding will become a strategic partner of Renault Samsung Motors and authorize it to use Geely’s vehicle architecture and hybrid powertrain technology. The parties plan to introduce new vehicles in South Korea, with production expected around 2024.
2022
Renault and Geely agree to form a South Korean joint venture
Renault Group and Geely Holding Group announced that they had signed an agreement to establish a joint venture to develop, produce, and sell Renault-branded vehicles in South Korea, using Geely’s CMA architecture and hybrid technology, with exports to markets outside South Korea also planned.
2022
Human Horizons discloses trademark dispute with Renault
Human Horizons and HiPhi disclosed a dispute over Renault's use of a graphic trademark that they considered similar to HiPhi's mark. Human Horizons said a German court had issued a temporary injunction in October 2021 requiring Renault Deutschland to suspend use of Renault's mark in Germany; the statement made no determination that infringement occurred.
2021
Renault announces Austral name for next compact SUV
Renault announced that the next compact SUV will be named Austral, replacing the Kadjar nameplate; the article says the new model is expected to reach markets in spring 2022.
2021
Renault 5 EV concept car wins Future Mobility of the Year award
Renault Samsung said its Renault 5 EV concept car received this year’s Future Mobility of the Year award. The award organizer said it was selected from 46 concept cars based on mobility technology and innovative service.
2021
Renault announces September offers and loyalty benefits in India
Renault announced September 2021 offers with benefits of up to INR 80,000 on selected variants, loyalty benefits of up to INR 110,000 on top of regular consumer offers, and a Buy Now, Pay in 2022 scheme for the KWID, TRIBER and KIGER.
2021
Renault launches updated KWID MY21 range in India
Renault India launched the KWID MY21 range, with 0.8L and 1.0L powertrains, manual and AMT options, and dual front airbags standard across all variants.
2021
Renault announces plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs in France
Renault said it would cut up to 2,000 engineering and support jobs in France and was opening talks with unions about the plans. The company also said it would create 500 net new jobs after hiring in other functions.
2021
Renault Group and RCI Bank and Services acquire a stake in heycar Group
A press release announced that Renault Group and its subsidiary RCI Bank and Services acquire a stake in heycar Group, also identified as Mobility Trader Holding GmbH.
2021
Renault Group and Envision AESC announce EV battery partnership
Renault Group announced a partnership with Envision AESC, which will develop a gigafactory in Douai, France, to supply batteries for Renault electric models.
2021
Renault Group and Verkor sign battery-development MoU
Renault Group and Verkor signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and manufacture high-performance batteries, with the arrangement also describing a potential Renault stake in Verkor exceeding 20%.
2021
Renault Group acquires stake in Verkor
Renault Group acquired a stake of more than 20% in Verkor, supporting the development of high-performance EV battery cells and the creation of a European Gigafactory.
2021
French investigators probe Renault over alleged diesel emissions concealment
French investigators are pursuing a judicial investigation into allegations that Renault concealed the true emissions levels of some engines. The article says Renault had not been proven guilty; Renault denied the allegations and said it had not broken the law or used software to manipulate emissions tests.
2021
Renault Group, Veolia and Solvay form battery-recycling partnership
Renault Group announced a partnership with Veolia and Solvay to establish a circular economy for metals used in European electric-vehicle batteries through closed-loop recycling.
2021
Renault appoints Weiming Soh as China CEO
Renault Group announced the appointment of Weiming Soh as CEO of Renault China, effective immediately.
2021
Renault launches Renault On Demand in Brazil
Renault launched Renault On Demand, a vehicle subscription service in Brazil. The service is offered to individuals and companies and initially includes two Kwid versions, the Sandero Stepway and the Duster.