AUTO
Renault Says Chennai Plant Is Fully Owned By It Since September 2025
Renault Group has clarified that its manufacturing facility in Chennai, which produces vehicles for both Renault and Nissan, has been fully owned by Renault Group since September 2025, urging stakeholders and the media to avoid referring to it as the “Nissan plant” or “Nissan factory”. The French automaker said such references are no longer factually […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 3, 2026
AUTO
Renault India Ties Up With IIT Kanpur For Next-Gen Vehicle Engineering
Renault India has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to strengthen its vehicle research and development capabilities, leveraging the institute’s state-of-the-art National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) for advanced aerodynamic and wind-noise testing. The collaboration underscores Renault’s commitment to developing future-ready passenger vehicles through advanced engineering, innovation and closer […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 10, 2026
AUTO
Renault India Begins Duster Exports With First Shipment To South Africa
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, has begun exports of new Duster, with the first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai for South Africa. Export programme underway The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 22, 2026
AUTO
Duster Turbo TCe 100 Delivers ARAI Certified 19.41 Km/L Fuel Efficiency
Renault India has announced that the new Duster Turbo TCe 100 has achieved an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 19.41 km/l, reinforcing the SUV’s positioning as a blend of performance and fuel economy. The company said the fuel-efficiency certification highlights the capabilities of the Duster’s turbocharged petrol powertrain, which has been engineered to offer responsive performance […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 5, 2026
AUTO
Renault Logs Ninth Straight Month Of Sales Growth, Posts 64% Rise In May
Renault India has recorded its ninth consecutive month of wholesale growth, extending a strong sales momentum that began in September 2025 and reinforcing its growing presence in the country’s passenger vehicle market. The Indian arm of Renault Group said cumulative wholesales between September 2025 and May 2026 stood at 38,225 units, marking a 46% increase […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 1, 2026
AUTO
Renault India Moves NCLT To Split Powertrain and Vehicle Businesses
Renault Group has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking approval for a proposed structural realignment of its India operations, signalling a calibrated shift towards sharper operational clarity and long-term scalability. Clearer operating architectureThe proposed restructuring aims to create distinct, focused business verticals. Under the plan, powertrain manufacturing will be housed within a dedicated […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 30, 2026
