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French automaker headquartered near Paris, parent of the Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands, and a major European maker of cars and electric vehicles.
Chinese automakers put a record 20 brands into the 2026 Paris Motor Show, according to CEO Today Magazine. The report sets that against overcapacity, discounting and a home field of more than 100 makers, and says European incumbents face increasing competition.
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Stellantis's Emanuele Cappellano and Renault's François Provost say the UK should count as one of the EU's 27 members under Made in Europe rules. London has so far rejected its own tariffs on Chinese cars, and Jonathan Reynolds said this month the decision is under review.
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Citroen unveiled an electric revival of its 2CV as a concept at the Paris Motor Show, with a sub-£15,000 version planned for showrooms in 2028. It is the latest European attempt to lean on brand heritage as cheaper Chinese EVs crowd the market.
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Renault has dropped plans to supply North America from its Busan plant and is recasting it as an export hub for Europe and Latin America. The Korea JoongAng Daily links the exit to US curbs on Chinese-linked vehicles.
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EU electric vehicle sales rose 40.5% in the first half of 2026. On the published forecasts, Chinese brands are collecting most of that growth in Western Europe.
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