Renault Begins Selling Chinese Cars from Geely

Renault and the Chinese giant Geely have unveiled a framework agreement aimed at producing and marketing zero and low-emission vehicles in Brazil.

This strategic partnership allows Geely to incorporate Renault do Brasil as a minority shareholder and gain access to the Ayrton Senna industrial complex located in São José dos Pinhais, in the state of Paraná. This initiative plans to utilize Renault’s modern manufacturing infrastructure to develop a new range of vehicles designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions. At the same time, Renault do Brasil becomes the distributor of Geely’s electric and hybrid vehicles in the country, thus strengthening the commercial activities of both groups.

By investing in Renault do Brasil, Geely benefits not only from local manufacturing capabilities but also from Renault’s extensive sales and service network. This provides a unique opportunity to accelerate its expansion in the largest automotive market in South America, while aligning with the strategic ambitions of both companies. The project remains subject to the signing of definitive agreements and approval by the relevant regulatory authorities.

Talent Sharing?

Both groups aim to leverage complementary skills and resources to develop a robust presence in the Brazilian market. This collaboration strengthens Renault’s offerings in Brazil while introducing Geely’s innovative models. Such agreements between manufacturers are not new in the automotive industry. However, a Franco-Chinese alliance takes on a particular dimension in the current context of trade wars and global economic tensions. Expanding this model in Europe, based on the cooperation between Stellantis and Leapmotor, could open new strategic prospects for major players in the sector.

At Mobiwisy, we have chosen to regularly present Chinese productions exclusive to the Asian market, which is often met with more or less humorous criticism. Such agreements between Chinese and European groups clearly demonstrate that it is not impossible for these models to eventually appear on our roads…

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