US EditionRenault talks with carmakers after Brazil deal with Geely
- On November 3rd, 2025, Renault Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group executed definitive agreements in Hangzhou, China and Boulogne-Billancourt, France for Geely to acquire 26.4% of Renault do Brasil.
- Fabrice Cambolive said the plant is operating at about 50%, aiming to boost utilisation and expand zero and low‑emission models in Brazil.
- Geely will gain access to Renault's Sao Jose dos Pinhais plant to assemble Geely-branded cars and use Renault do Brasil sales network, while Renault adopts Geely's GEA new energy architecture to expand low-emission models.
- Producing Geely Auto models alongside Renault cars at the Ayrton Senna plant in S�o Jos� dos Pinhais, Paran� will increase production and sharpen competitiveness while Renault do Brasil distributes Geely Auto's portfolio, creating new growth opportunities and enabling new zero and low‑emission vehicle launches.
- The move underscores Renault's growing partnerships with Chinese carmakers as it explores talks with Chery and competes with BYD in Brazil, while Geely sold over 3.33 million and Renault 2.265 million vehicles in 2024.
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PORTRAIT. At 57, this discreet and methodic Polytechnician took the general direction of Renault Group with the will to relaunch the international offensive of the French manufacturer.
DEXYPTAGE - In Brazil, the second Chinese brand takes an interest in the local branch of the diamond brand and will assemble its cars in the Brazilian factory of the French.
Already partners in thermal engines and in South Korea, the two companies are announcing, this Monday, November 3, a win-win agreement in Brazil, which represents more than 40% of the cars registered in Latin America.
Renault is partnering with Chinese Geely in Brazil by opening up the capital of its local subsidiary to its Asian partner. The objective is to strengthen production, increase competitiveness and develop low-emission vehicles in the South American market.
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