Renault

French multinational automobile manufacturer

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June 2025 Renault, Geely Auto, and Geely Holding announced a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicles in Brazil, with Renault holding 73.57% ownership, to produce and distribute vehicles under Renault and Geely brands.
June 2025 Luca de Meo resigned as Renault's CEO.
2025 Renault plans to launch the Symbioz C-segment SUV and continue the Espace SUV with a new generation based on the Austral.
June 2025 Scheduled to commence manufacturing of Polestar 4 in the second half of the year.
May 2025 The Koleos was shipped to Mexico and Colombia for market introduction.
May 1 2025 The third-generation Koleos is officially unveiled in the Middle East market.
2025 Current year of reference for the vehicle lineup, with most recent models being electric and focused on SUVs and hatchbacks.
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech is awarded the European Car of the Year, further demonstrating Renault's leadership in electric vehicle design.
2025 Renault concludes its long-standing involvement as an engine supplier in Formula One, ending a 42-year period of participation in the sport.
April 2 2025 The related Renault Austral received a similar facelift to the Espace.
April 2 2025 Renault revealed the facelifted Austral model, which adopts a similar front end design to the Renault Rafale and includes additional soundproofing improvements.
March 31 2025 Renault is set to acquire Nissan's 51% stake in its Indian manufacturing unit.
2025 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric received a subtle facelift and introduced the new Esprit Alpine trim level.
2025 Renault ElectriCity is scheduled to reach full production capacity of 400,000 electric vehicles per year, with the 4 E-Tech SUV and van variant to be assembled at the Maubeuge factory.
2025 Renault is set to begin production of the Renault 4 E-Tech, a battery electric crossover utility vehicle based on the AmpR Small platform.
2025 Final year of Renault Talisman/Samsung SM6 production in South Korea.
March 17 2025 Renault announced a limited edition 'Renault 5 Turbo 3E', a heavily modified electric version paying homage to the 1980s Renault 5 Turbo. The special edition will be limited to 1,980 units, with planned deliveries starting in 2027. The car features in-wheel motors powering the rear wheels, generating 540 horsepower, and is constructed with a carbon-fiber body.
March 2025 Renault Espace underwent a facelift.
February 18 2025 Mitsubishi revealed teasers of the Renault Symbioz-based Grandis, showcasing its sleek design and advanced features.
2024 Renault introduced the 5 E-Tech and 4 E-Tech retro-styled electric vehicles, the Boreal SUV, and the Scenic E-Tech electric SUV.
2024 Renault Kardian sells 24,402 units in Brazil during the year
2024 Projected sales of 11,169 units, suggesting continued growth and market confidence in the Renault Master commercial vehicle.
2024 Master E-Tech planned for sale in the Australian market.
2024 Harry Hannam from the United Kingdom wins the Renault one-make racing cup championship.
2024 South Korean sales increased to 22,034 units, indicating a strong comeback for the Renault Koleos model.
2024 Mobilize began marketing electric mobility services and vehicles under the new Renault brand.
2024 Renault Scenic E-Tech is awarded the European Car of the Year, marking the brand's continued innovation in electric vehicle technology.
2024 Renault introduced several new models: Rafale crossover coupé, Scenic E-Tech crossover, Symbioz crossover, and 5 E-Tech hatchback.
2024 Renault begins production of the Rafale mid-size crossover SUV, a coupe SUV built on the Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform, sharing approximately 75 percent of its parts and design features with the Espace and Austral models.
2024 Renault introduced the 5 E-Tech and 4 E-Tech retro-styled electric vehicles, and the Scenic E-Tech Electric and Symbioz SUVs.
2024 Nico Abella wins Spain's Renault Iniciación racing cup. Charles Roussanne wins France's Renault EUR Trophy.
2024 Renault presented a prototype electrified restomod R17 in collaboration with Ora-Ïto, revisiting the classic model with modern electric technology.
2024 Renault Kwid underwent a refresh/update, with the introduction of the Dacia Spring Electric variant, potentially indicating a new electric version of the model.
2024 Early 2024 sales indicate continued market activity in Brazil (57,285 units) and Mexico (17,195 units).
2024 Renault launched the Symbioz, a C-segment SUV based on the Captur.
2024 Renault introduced the Scenic E-Tech, a battery electric C-segment SUV replacing the original Scenic.
2024 Renault launched the 4 E-Tech, a retro-styled battery electric B-segment SUV.
2024 The Kangoo was slightly updated with Renault's latest logo.
2024 Gabriele Torelli wins the overall Clio Cup Series, with regional wins by Eduardo Miranda in Mexico, Damiano Puccetti in an Italian group, Anthony Jurado in France, and Lorenzo van Riet in the Netherlands
2024 Renault India sells over 1 million vehicles in India.
2024 Opens a new R&D center in Bangalore.
2024 Renault began production of the Renault 5 E-Tech, launching this B-segment battery electric car inspired by the classic Renault 5's styling.
October 2024 SM6 model is set to be discontinued, remaining as the last model with the original eye of the typhoon logo.
October 2024 Lormauto showcased the Renault Twingo 1 electric rétrofit kit again at the Paris Motor Show, with the conversion now available through car rental company UCAR.
September 29 2024 Renault announced the end of its works engine programme, ceasing engine supply for Alpine after 2025 due to financial reasons and poor performance.
July 2024 John Cockerill (company) completed the takeover of the corporation, which was then named Arquus.
July 2024 Production of the third-generation Koleos began at Renault Korea's plant in Busan, supported by 200 local suppliers.
June 2024 Renault Korea introduced its first Geely-based vehicle, the Renault Grand Koleos.
June 2024 Production of the third-generation Renault Twingo ends after a decade of manufacturing.

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