AUTO Renault Duster E-Tech 160 Promises 29 Km/Litre, Bookings At ₹21,000

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has announced an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 29 km/litre for its upcoming Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160, positioning the SUV as a fuel-efficient alternative for customers seeking performance without the need for external battery charging. Bookings for the new model open on October 9, with customers […]

CW Bureau · Oct 9, 2026

AUTO Renault India Posts 20% Jump In MoM Sales To 3,399 Units In Sept

Renault India recorded domestic wholesales of 3,399 units in September 2026, registering a 20% month-on-month increase over August 2026, as the automaker builds momentum ahead of the festive season. The company also reported strong growth in its year-to-date domestic sales, with volumes reaching 35,378 units during January-September 2026, up 36.6% from 25,886 units in the […]

CW Bureau · Oct 1, 2026

AUTO Renault Launches Triber 100PS At ₹7.84 Lakh With New RGEP Platform

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has launched the new Triber 100PS at an introductory price of ₹7.84 lakh (ex-showroom), marking the Indian debut of the Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP). The new Triber combines the brand’s modular seven-seat format with a 100 PS turbocharged petrol engine, upgraded vehicle dynamics and a […]

CW Bureau · Sep 28, 2026

AUTO Renault India Resumes Exports To Sri Lanka, Scales Up Global Footprint

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has resumed vehicle exports to Sri Lanka, taking its international export footprint to 16 countries. The company has shipped the first consignment of 100 vehicles comprising the all-new Triber, Kwid and Kiger from its manufacturing facility in Oragadam, Chennai, marking Renault’s return to the Sri Lankan […]

CW Bureau · Sep 18, 2026

AUTO Renault India August Sales At 2,842 Units; Triber Turbo Launch Next

Renault India reported domestic wholesales of 2,842 units in August 2026, taking its cumulative sales for January-August to 31,979 units, a growth of more than 47% over 21,621 units sold in the corresponding period last year. The strong year-to-date performance comes as Renault India expands its product strategy amid changing customer preferences across petrol, CNG, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

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 · 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 · Jul 10, 2026

AUTO Renault India Launches New Kwid At ₹4.52 Lakh For First-Time Car Buyers

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of French automaker Renault Group, has launched the new Kwid, introducing a refreshed design, a simplified variant lineup and revised pricing aimed at making first-time car ownership more accessible. The updated hatchback is now available in two variants, Evolution and Climber, replacing the earlier multi-variant range to offer customers […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

AUTO Renault India Domestic Wholesales Rise 55% In June, H1 Sales Up 61%

Renault India reported a strong sales performance in June 2026, with domestic wholesales rising 55% year-on-year to 4,063 units, driven by sustained demand across its product portfolio. The company also recorded a 61% increase in domestic wholesales during the first half of 2026, selling 25,844 units compared with the corresponding period last year. The performance […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

AUTO Renault India Expands Kiger Line-Up, Turbo Models Start From ₹7.89 Lakh

Renault India has expanded the variant portfolio of its Kiger compact SUV, introducing new trims and feature upgrades aimed at making turbocharged performance and premium features more accessible to customers in the highly competitive entry B-SUV segment. The move comes as the automaker seeks to strengthen Kiger’s value proposition amid evolving customer expectations and intensifying […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 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 · 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 · Jun 5, 2026