Gilles Guillaume

Renault Group ​will invest more than €10 billion ($11 billion) in ‌France over the next five years in electric vehicles and more affordable cars, Chief Executive François Provost said on Saturday.

Automakers Renault and ​Geely said on Tuesday they ‌will make a new €319 million investment in Brazil, through their joint venture, reinforcing ​their industrial partnership in the ​largest Latin American market, where rival ⁠BYD has been gaining ground with ​its affordable pure electric and plug-in ​hybrid models.

Renault to build pickup truck in Argentina aimed at South America's car buyers

Renault's low-cost brand Dacia is looking to make fresh inroads in the electric vehicle market with a new larger version of its ​popular Spring model — but this time it will be made in Europe, ‌instead of imported from China.

Premium German car brand Audi on Monday introduced a ‌new compact electric vehicle to boost its presence at the smaller end of the European market, where Chinese automakers are launching more affordable models, and help revive its global sales.

France has begun tests on two cars to better assess Tesla's FSD advanced driver assistance system, French Minister of Transport ​Philippe Tabarot said, in a move that could bring Europe ‌a step closer to approval of Elon Musk's autonomous driving technology.

Renault swung back to a profit in ​the first half of ‌2026 versus a large one-off loss in the same period ​last year, with ​electric vehicle sales up sharply ⁠despite intense competition from ​expanding Chinese brands.

Renault posted a 9.4% rise in ​first-half revenue on Wednesday and swung back to profit thanks to strong electric vehicle sales, ‌as it withstood growing pressure from incumbent rivals and Chinese newcomers on car prices across Europe.

The third stage of the Tour ‌de France that will take place on Monday will be closed to the public due to risks posed by a forest fire raging in southwestern France, officials said on Sunday.

Renault's ​Chief Executive Francois Provost on ‌Wednesday said the European Union should encourage Chinese car makers to ​go beyond assembling cars ​in Europe and source auto ⁠parts in the region ​too.