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Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Renault Group's H1 2025 sales up 1.3% amid electrification push
Renault Group recorded a modest 1.3 per cent year-on-year growth in global vehicle sales for the first half of 2025, selling a total of 1,169,773 units, as the company pushed ahead with its electrification strategy in the face of challenging market conditions in Europe and beyond. The Renault brand led the Group's performance, selling 808,413 vehicles globally — up 2.7 per cent compared to H1 2024. This growth was primarily fuelled by a strong showing outside Europe, where sales surged 16.3 per cent. Key growth markets included South Korea (up 150 per cent), Morocco (up 48 per cent), and Latin America, where Argentina saw a remarkable 96.7 per cent jump. The Grand Koleos and Kardian models played a critical role in this growth. The group has five core brands under its fold: Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize, and LADA. In Europe, Renault's passenger car sales rose by 8.4 per cent, defying a 1 per cent decline in the overall market. The Clio emerged as the best-selling vehicle across all channels, helping Renault climb to second place in European sales rankings. However, the Group's light commercial vehicle (LCV) performance faced headwinds. Renault's LCV sales dropped 22.8 per cent globally and 29 per cent in Europe, impacted by the end of the Renault Express lifecycle and the incomplete rollout of the new Master range. Dacia's global sales dipped slightly by 0.7 per cent to 356,084 units, primarily due to the rebranding of Duster in Turkey. However, Dacia Sandero maintained its stronghold as Europe's best-selling model to retail customers, while Duster remained the top SUV among private buyers. Alpine delivered a standout performance with sales nearly doubling to 5,015 units (+84.6 per cent), driven by the success of the A290 electric city car, crowned Car of the Year 2025. Renault's EV sales The Group's electrification strategy showed strong momentum. Electrified vehicles now account for 44 per cent of Renault Group's total sales, including 12.3 per cent fully electric models. Renault's electric vehicle sales grew 57 per cent, with the Renault 5 E-Tech emerging as Europe's best-selling B-segment EV. Hybrid sales also surged, with hybrid powertrains comprising over 41 per cent of Renault's passenger car sales. Looking ahead, Renault Group plans to launch seven new models in 2025, including the Renault 4 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Alpine A390, and the international Boreal. Two facelifts — Austral and Espace — and continued expansion of electric and hybrid offerings are also expected to bolster the Group's performance in the second half of the year.
Canberra Times
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
2025 Renault Koleos price and specs: Ageing mid-size SUV gets tweaked flagship
It's set to continue into 2026, with a "different vehicle" launching "maybe" next year. It's unclear if this will be one of Renault's European-market SUVs, such as the Espace, or the Geely-sourced Grand Koleos that's built in Korea like the Koleos.
Korea Herald
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Renault appoints procurement expert as new Korea chief
Renault Group has appointed Nicolas Paris, vice president of e-powertrain, battery, connectivity and software at the French headquarters, as the next CEO of Renault Korea, the French automaker announced Monday. According to the announcement, Paris will officially begin his Korean CEO tenure on Sept. 1. Stephane Deblaise, current CEO of Renault Korea, has been appointed to lead Renault India starting on the same date. Paris has an extensive 20-year resume in the global auto industry. Before joining Renault Group in 2015, he served as a corporate purchasing director for Bosch's Asia-Pacific region. At Renault, Paris held various positions, taking on purchasing leadership roles in China and India and working as alliance global director of APO platform and chassis for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. Since 2023, he has played an integral role in Renault Group's technological innovation and transition towards electric vehicles as procurement vice president of e-powertrain, battery, driver assistance connectivity and software. Deblaise took the top position at the Korean branch in March 2022 and successfully launched Renault Group's Aurora project. As part of the group's international strategy, the project sought to build new vehicles at the automaker's Busan plant, where it debuted the new Grand Koleos sport utility vehicle. The French brand has sold over 45,000 units of the SUV since its release in September 2024.
Korea Herald
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Renault appoints procurement expert as Korean chief
Renault Group has appointed Nicolas Paris, vice president of e-powertrain, battery, connectivity and software at the French headquarters, as the next CEO of Renault Korea, the French automaker announced Monday. According to the announcement, Paris will officially begin his Korean CEO tenure on Sept. 1. Stephen Deblaise, current CEO of Renault Korea, has been appointed to lead Renault India starting on the same date. Paris has an extensive 20-year resume in the global auto industry. Before joining Renault Group in 2015, he served as a corporate purchasing director for Bosch's Asia-Pacific region. At Renault, Paris held various positions, taking on purchasing leadership roles in China and India and working as alliance global director of APO platform and chassis for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. Since 2023, he has played an integral role in Renault Group's technological innovation and transition towards electric vehicles as procurement vice president of e-powertrain, battery, driver assistance connectivity and software. Deblaise took the top position at the Korean branch in March 2022 and successfully launched Renault Group's Aurora project. As part of the group's international strategy, the project sought to build new vehicles at the automaker's Busan plant, where it debuted the new Grand Koleos sport utility vehicle. The French brand has sold over 45,000 units of the SUV since its release in September 2024.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Renault Boreal unveiled: A global SUV to come in India next year
Renault has officially unveiled the Renault Boreal, a new C-segment SUV developed specifically for international markets. Designed to cater to markets outside Europe, including Latin America, Turkey, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean Basin, the Boreal is the fourth vehicle under Renault's 3 billion international gameplan to launch eight models outside Europe by of Renault's global strategyBuilding on the momentum of the Kardian and Grand Koleos, the Boreal aims to solidify Renault's position in over 70 markets by offering a blend of elegant design, modular engineering, and advanced in-car technology. Production will be localized at Renault's Curitiba plant in Brazil for 17 Latin American countries, while the Bursa plant in Turkey will serve 54 additional Boreal is a true emblem of our ambition to raise quality and innovation on a global scale,' said Fabrice Cambolive, CEO, Renault Boreal design At 4.56m long and with a 2.70m wheelbase, the Boreal presents a bold, sculpted exterior with refined lines and a lighting signature inspired by the Niagara concept. The SUV features 19-inch alloy wheels, a contrasting black roof, panoramic sunroof, and aluminum skid plates, giving it a premium yet robust the Boreal's cabin is built for families and tech-savvy drivers alike. A twin 10-inch OpenR screen setup dominates the dashboard, supported by a Google-native infotainment system offering seamless integration of Google Maps, Assistant, and over 100 apps, including Amazon Music and Prime SUV offers customisable LED mood lighting with 48 colour options, soft-touch materials, Blue or Cool Grey upholstery depending on region, and dual-zone climate control. Rear passengers benefit from generous legroom, USB-C ports, and dedicated air vents. Cargo space is rated at 586 litres, expandable to 1,770 comfort and safetyThe Boreal incorporates up to 24 driver assistance systems (ADAS), including Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Emergency Braking, 360-degree cameras, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering for Level 2 semi-autonomous driving. A premium Harman Kardon sound system, tuned by electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre, elevates the in-cabin experience with five immersive sound performanceAt launch in Latin America, the Renault Boreal will be equipped with a new-generation 1.3 TCe turbocharged direct-injection engine. Depending on the country, it will be offered in either petrol or Flex Fuel variants, with Brazil being a key market for the Flex Fuel option. This engine produces up to 163bhp in the Flex Fuel version, 156 bhp in the petrol version for Latin America, and 138bhp in the petrol version for Turkey. Torque output reaches up to 270Nm in Latin America and 240Nm in Turkey. The engine is paired with a 6-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic drive with multi-senseRenault's Multi-Sense system allows drivers to tailor the driving experience across five modes which includes Eco, Comfort, Sport, MySense, and the newly introduced Smart mode, which intuitively adapts settings in real-time, from steering and throttle response to lighting and audio timelineThe Renault Boreal will first go on sale in Brazil by late 2025, with broader availability across Latin America and other international markets, including India in to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
