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Alpine, Renault Group's sporty brand, had planned to sell some models in the U.S. in 2027, potentially in partnership with AutoNation. Uncertainty around tariffs will probably delay that launch, CFO Duncan Minto said.
Renault, which is less affected by U.S. tariffs than rivals, expects to generate an operating margin of at least 7 percent this year and free cash flow of at least €2 billion.
The Future Hybrid Concept from Horse Powertrain includes an internal combustion engine, electric motor and transmission. It could appear in production cars by 2028.
Renault has bought out Nissan's stake in a joint venture in India, where it has struggled to launch new models and now has less than 1 percent market share.
Jean-Dominique Senard and another Renault representative, Pierre Fleuriot, will resign from Nissan’s board and the French automaker will appoint replacements for both. The new appointees will get a say in key decision-making at Nissan.
Axing the two Renault-based models will allow Mercedes to focus its commercial vehicles lineup on the more profitable midsize and large segments.
CEO Denis Le Vot says Dacia has carefully calibrated what features compact SUV buyers want in the Bigster, which features 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains and new comfort features.
The latest revisions in the Renault-Nissan alliance were designed to aid Nissan with concessions in India, relief from investing in the Ampere EV unit and an ability to raise cash by selling Renault shares.
The new Nissan model will appear from 2026 and will share 80 percent of parts with the Renault Twingo, which will sell for less than €20,000.
Renault will take over the companies’ joint India venture, while Nissan will be released from a commitment to invest in Ampere, the French company’s electric-vehicle business.
