Nissan and Mercedes to close joint COMPAS plant in Mexico in May 2026 COMPAS, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz' joint plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is to cease operations in May 2026 in response to shifts in the automotive market. James McLoughlin
Renault fully acquires Chennai plant from partner Nissan Renault’s full acquisition of the Chennai plant reinforces the company’s international growth strategy – expanding local production, strengthening supplier ties and boosting exports from India. Charlie Blackie-Kelly Emily Uwemedimo
Denis Le Vot is chief supply chain officer at Renault Group; Jean-François Salles to lead strategic partnerships Renault Group has appointed Denis Le Vot chief supply chain officer (CSCO), a new role that combines supply chain functions across the carmaker’s different business units and organisations, including for both internal combusion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs). Christopher Ludwig
Dacia delivers latest models through Bristol port Dacia has started delivering its latest vehicle models through the port of Bristol to its dealership network in the UK. It is officially a decade since the Romanian carmaker started selling vehicles in the UK. Marcus Williams
Renault plugs car making into the industrial metaverse Renault’s digitalisation of manufacturing and logistics processes has grown into what it describes as an ‘industrial metaverse’, bringing greater transparency and efficiency to the thousands of steps needed to supply parts and actually make a vehicle. Peter Murphy
Watch: How Renault is regaining control in the ‘supply chain of chaos’ In the opening session of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe, Jean-François Salles explains how Renault Group is digitalising its supply chain and partnering more closely with its suppliers to navitage a supply chain of chaos and reduce emissions
Renault appoints Jana Streizel director of purchasing Jana Streizel will take over as director of purchasing at Renault Group and global director of purchasing Europe for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance from October 1 this year. She replaces Levent Sakliyan who is moving to become Alliance global director of purchasing for Renault Group Projects and head of purchasing for the Dacia brand. Marcus Williams
Strengthening S&OP to make sense of supply chain chaos Sales and operations planning is becoming the lynchpin in Renault Group’s ability to make short and long-term decisions across its operations and supply chain. Christopher Ludwig
The new ‘never normal’ needs a revolution in supply chain at Renault Group Renault Group is transforming its business as it recovers from Covid and gears up to meet changes in electrification and mobility. But supply chain disruptions and sustainability requirements are also changing how the OEM works across the supply chain. The company’s top executive for supply chain and logistics, Jean-François Salles, explains its developing strategy in this four-part special. Christopher Ludwig
Electrifying Europe: EU ‘Fit for 55’ legislation will transform the automotive supply chain The EU’s latest salvo to mitigate against climate change is the most radical yet, tightening emission targets more than previously announced and setting a timetable to eliminate combustion engines – all of which will ultimately transform automotive manufacturing and supply chain Daniel Harrison
Renault forecasts shift in the make-up of outbound deliveries The type of vehicles being moved through the outbound supply chain is going to change in the near future, with more commercial vehicles, vehicles meant for sharing and more refurbished used vehicles coming into the mix, according to Renault. At the same time, there is a need for rationalisation of modes and sharing of data. Illya Verpraet
OEM and lithium-ion battery cell supplier database Keep up with changing supplier relationships between electric vehicle manufacturers and battery cell suppliers in this database by powertrain type (battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, mild and full hybrid electric vehicles, and commercial electric vehicles). Automotive from Ultima Media
Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle plant database Track factory locations for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles by manufacturer, model and location, in a comprehensive listing of the changing geography of electric vehicle manufacturing Automotive from Ultima Media
Nicolas Maure to take CEO role at Renault Russia Nicolas Maure (pictured) will take over as CEO of Groupe Renault operations in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from the beginning of May this year. The role is newly created as Renault moves from appointing chairmen of different regions to assigning CEOs of brands within them. Maure will report to Groupe Renault CEO, Luca de Meo. Marcus Williams
Mitsubishi to sell models in Europe made by Renault from 2023 As part of an agreement to build on joint purchasing and vehicle standardisation announced by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (RNM) Alliance last year, Mitsubishi Motors will begin selling two models procured from Groupe Renault in selected European markets in 2023. Marcus Williams
Executive changes at Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (RNM) Alliance has announced top executive changes within its purchasing and operations functions. Marcus Williams
Carmakers focus on China for electric vehicle exports to Europe A growing number of carmakers are looking to China for the production of electric vehicles (EVs) destined for sale in Europe, including Tesla, BMW and Renault. Marcus Williams
European debut of Renault Arkana to be supplied from South Korea Renault Samsung, the carmaker joint venture producing cars in Busan, South Korea, plans to export its XM3 SUV from there to Europe in 2021, where it will be sold as the new Renault Arkana. Marcus Williams
Watch: Setting a new standard for vehicle logistics communication An industry-wide initiative in Europe aims to set a standard for digital communication across all outbound delivery processes from factory to dealer. In this excluive panel at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live, leaders from key stakeholders explain the systems and benefits, including from Renault Nissan Mitsubishi, ECG, Odette and VDA.
