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Renault SA (RNO.PA)

Q3 2026
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Renault's legal clouds split as EV mix rises and guidance holds

  • London diesel case won outright Renault won a full ruling in its favour in the London diesel emissions case, removing a major legal overhang that had weighed on the shares. With the stock down heavily this year, clearing this liability cuts uncertainty and supports a re-rating.

    A legal win that removes a known overhang is a direct, new positive for the shares.

  • French criminal trial ordered over diesel emissions Renault will face a criminal trial in France on aggravated fraud charges over diesel emissions devices, with a first hearing in April 2027. Renault denies wrongdoing, but the case keeps legal risk and potential fines alive, capping the relief from the London win.

    This is the main new counterweight to the London win and a fresh negative for the stock.

  • H1 sales steady, electrified mix at 52% First-half sales were stable at 1.17 million vehicles, with electrified models 52% of European passenger car sales and Renault brand BEV sales up 63.2%. Alpine hit a record, up 69.1%. A richer electric mix supports revenue and margins.

    Shows product demand holding up and electrification progressing, which underpins the investment case.

  • Chinese rivals surge as Renault registrations slip EU electric car registrations jumped 40.5%, but BYD, Chery and Leapmotor posted triple-digit gains while Renault Group registrations fell 4.2%. Renault is selling more electric cars but losing share in a fast-growing market, so competition remains a real drag.

    Captures the competitive threat that offsets Renault's own electrification progress.

  • H1 results strong, 2026 guidance confirmed Revenue rose 9.5% to €30.3bn, operating margin was 5.2% of revenue, and Renault confirmed 2026 targets of around 5.5% margin and €1.0bn automotive free cash flow. Solid cash and confirmed targets support confidence in the turnaround.

    Confirms the financial trajectory and cash generation that underpin the stock's value case.

July 2026
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Renault's legal clouds split as EV mix rises and guidance holds

  • London diesel case won outright Renault won a full ruling in its favour in the London diesel emissions case, removing a major legal overhang that had weighed on the shares. With the stock down heavily this year, clearing this liability cuts uncertainty and supports a re-rating.

    A legal win that removes a known overhang is a direct, new positive for the shares.

  • French criminal trial ordered over diesel emissions Renault will face a criminal trial in France on aggravated fraud charges over diesel emissions devices, with a first hearing in April 2027. Renault denies wrongdoing, but the case keeps legal risk and potential fines alive, capping the relief from the London win.

    This is the main new counterweight to the London win and a fresh negative for the stock.

  • H1 sales steady, electrified mix at 52% First-half sales were stable at 1.17 million vehicles, with electrified models 52% of European passenger car sales and Renault brand BEV sales up 63.2%. Alpine hit a record, up 69.1%. A richer electric mix supports revenue and margins.

    Shows product demand holding up and electrification progressing, which underpins the investment case.

  • Chinese rivals surge as Renault registrations slip EU electric car registrations jumped 40.5%, but BYD, Chery and Leapmotor posted triple-digit gains while Renault Group registrations fell 4.2%. Renault is selling more electric cars but losing share in a fast-growing market, so competition remains a real drag.

    Captures the competitive threat that offsets Renault's own electrification progress.

  • H1 results strong, 2026 guidance confirmed Revenue rose 9.5% to €30.3bn, operating margin was 5.2% of revenue, and Renault confirmed 2026 targets of around 5.5% margin and €1.0bn automotive free cash flow. Solid cash and confirmed targets support confidence in the turnaround.

    Confirms the financial trajectory and cash generation that underpin the stock's value case.

Latest
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Renault's legal clouds split as EV mix rises and guidance holds

  • London diesel case won outright Renault won a full ruling in its favour in the London diesel emissions case, removing a major legal overhang that had weighed on the shares. With the stock down heavily this year, clearing this liability cuts uncertainty and supports a re-rating.

    A legal win that removes a known overhang is a direct, new positive for the shares.

  • French criminal trial ordered over diesel emissions Renault will face a criminal trial in France on aggravated fraud charges over diesel emissions devices, with a first hearing in April 2027. Renault denies wrongdoing, but the case keeps legal risk and potential fines alive, capping the relief from the London win.

    This is the main new counterweight to the London win and a fresh negative for the stock.

  • H1 sales steady, electrified mix at 52% First-half sales were stable at 1.17 million vehicles, with electrified models 52% of European passenger car sales and Renault brand BEV sales up 63.2%. Alpine hit a record, up 69.1%. A richer electric mix supports revenue and margins.

    Shows product demand holding up and electrification progressing, which underpins the investment case.

  • Chinese rivals surge as Renault registrations slip EU electric car registrations jumped 40.5%, but BYD, Chery and Leapmotor posted triple-digit gains while Renault Group registrations fell 4.2%. Renault is selling more electric cars but losing share in a fast-growing market, so competition remains a real drag.

    Captures the competitive threat that offsets Renault's own electrification progress.

  • H1 results strong, 2026 guidance confirmed Revenue rose 9.5% to €30.3bn, operating margin was 5.2% of revenue, and Renault confirmed 2026 targets of around 5.5% margin and €1.0bn automotive free cash flow. Solid cash and confirmed targets support confidence in the turnaround.

    Confirms the financial trajectory and cash generation that underpin the stock's value case.

Q2 2026
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Renault expands defense, EV van control, and wins legal relief

  • Defense partnership with Thales Renault entered a strategic partnership with Thales to develop and mass-produce the TOUTATIS loitering munition. This opens a new revenue stream in defense, a sector with rising demand, and could improve Renault's long-term growth prospects.

    New business line that could boost future earnings and diversify beyond autos.

  • Full ownership of Flexis Renault acquired the remaining 45% stake from Volvo and 10% from CMA CGM, making Flexis a wholly owned subsidiary. This gives Renault full control over its electric van production and Software Defined Vehicle platform, simplifying decision-making and capturing more value.

    Consolidating a key EV van business strengthens Renault's strategic position.

  • EV demand boost from fuel prices Rising fuel prices due to the Iran war have lifted Renault's EV order book by 50% in some countries. This directly supports sales and revenue, though the boost may fade if fuel prices fall.

    Shows a current tailwind for Renault's EV sales, a key growth area.

  • Market share loss to BYD and Tesla EU car sales rose 3.2% in May, but Renault lost market share as BYD and Tesla gained. While overall demand is growing, Renault is not capturing as much of it, which pressures its competitive position.

    Highlights a competitive threat that could offset positive demand trends.

  • Nissan board shake-up Nissan shareholders voted out director Motoo Nagai after Renault abstained, marking Renault's biggest power move since 2023. This could increase Renault's influence over Nissan, potentially benefiting the value of its 15% stake.

    Shows Renault reasserting influence at Nissan, which could unlock value.

  • UK dieselgate claim largely dismissed The High Court in London largely dismissed the multibillion-pound emissions claim against Renault and others. This removes a major legal overhang and potential liability, reducing uncertainty.

    Eliminates a significant legal risk that could have hurt Renault's finances.

June 2026
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Renault expands defense, EV van control, and wins legal relief

  • Defense partnership with Thales Renault entered a strategic partnership with Thales to develop and mass-produce the TOUTATIS loitering munition. This opens a new revenue stream in defense, a sector with rising demand, and could improve Renault's long-term growth prospects.

    New business line that could boost future earnings and diversify beyond autos.

  • Full ownership of Flexis Renault acquired the remaining 45% stake from Volvo and 10% from CMA CGM, making Flexis a wholly owned subsidiary. This gives Renault full control over its electric van production and Software Defined Vehicle platform, simplifying decision-making and capturing more value.

    Consolidating a key EV van business strengthens Renault's strategic position.

  • EV demand boost from fuel prices Rising fuel prices due to the Iran war have lifted Renault's EV order book by 50% in some countries. This directly supports sales and revenue, though the boost may fade if fuel prices fall.

    Shows a current tailwind for Renault's EV sales, a key growth area.

  • Market share loss to BYD and Tesla EU car sales rose 3.2% in May, but Renault lost market share as BYD and Tesla gained. While overall demand is growing, Renault is not capturing as much of it, which pressures its competitive position.

    Highlights a competitive threat that could offset positive demand trends.

  • Nissan board shake-up Nissan shareholders voted out director Motoo Nagai after Renault abstained, marking Renault's biggest power move since 2023. This could increase Renault's influence over Nissan, potentially benefiting the value of its 15% stake.

    Shows Renault reasserting influence at Nissan, which could unlock value.

  • UK dieselgate claim largely dismissed The High Court in London largely dismissed the multibillion-pound emissions claim against Renault and others. This removes a major legal overhang and potential liability, reducing uncertainty.

    Eliminates a significant legal risk that could have hurt Renault's finances.

▲5

Renault expands defense, EV van control, and wins legal relief

  • Defense partnership with Thales Renault entered a strategic partnership with Thales to develop and mass-produce the TOUTATIS loitering munition. This opens a new revenue stream in defense, a sector with rising demand, and could improve Renault's long-term growth prospects.

    New business line that could boost future earnings and diversify beyond autos.

  • Full ownership of Flexis Renault acquired the remaining 45% stake from Volvo and 10% from CMA CGM, making Flexis a wholly owned subsidiary. This gives Renault full control over its electric van production and Software Defined Vehicle platform, simplifying decision-making and capturing more value.

    Consolidating a key EV van business strengthens Renault's strategic position.

  • EV demand boost from fuel prices Rising fuel prices due to the Iran war have lifted Renault's EV order book by 50% in some countries. This directly supports sales and revenue, though the boost may fade if fuel prices fall.

    Shows a current tailwind for Renault's EV sales, a key growth area.

  • Market share loss to BYD and Tesla EU car sales rose 3.2% in May, but Renault lost market share as BYD and Tesla gained. While overall demand is growing, Renault is not capturing as much of it, which pressures its competitive position.

    Highlights a competitive threat that could offset positive demand trends.

  • Nissan board shake-up Nissan shareholders voted out director Motoo Nagai after Renault abstained, marking Renault's biggest power move since 2023. This could increase Renault's influence over Nissan, potentially benefiting the value of its 15% stake.

    Shows Renault reasserting influence at Nissan, which could unlock value.

  • UK dieselgate claim largely dismissed The High Court in London largely dismissed the multibillion-pound emissions claim against Renault and others. This removes a major legal overhang and potential liability, reducing uncertainty.

    Eliminates a significant legal risk that could have hurt Renault's finances.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (7211.JP)

Q3 2026
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Mitsubishi bets on robots and EVs amid quake and rate headwinds

  • Humanoid robot venture Mitsubishi is partnering with startup Highlanders to build humanoid robots, aiming for 1,000 units per month by the end of 2027. This new business could open a future revenue stream beyond cars.

    It's a new growth initiative that could diversify revenue and excite investors.

  • Thai EV investment and tax break Mitsubishi will invest 16 billion baht in Thailand through 2030 to make electric vehicles, helped by a new Thai tax that favors local EV production. This supports its EV push in a key market.

    It shows a concrete commitment to EV growth with government support.

  • Earthquake halts production A strong earthquake in Kumamoto forced Mitsubishi to stop output at its Mizushima plant. This disruption can delay deliveries and raise costs, hurting near-term results.

    It's a new operational setback that directly impacts production and sales.

  • Rising interest rates pressure demand Japanese interest rates have climbed above 3%, which makes car loans more expensive. This could weaken consumer demand for new vehicles, including Mitsubishi's, in its home market.

    Higher rates can reduce affordability and dampen auto sales, a key headwind.

September 2026
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Mitsubishi Motors gains from Thai EV incentives, strong Indonesia demand, and Japan sales rebound

  • Thailand's three-tier EV excise tax rewards local production Thailand approved a new EV tax system that gives the lowest tax rate to automakers using high local content and producing key parts domestically. Mitsubishi is among four Japanese automakers with over 50 billion baht of continued investment plans in Thailand through 2029-2030, so it stands to benefit from lower taxes and incentives.

    This directly lowers costs and supports Mitsubishi's Thai production and sales, a key market.

  • Indonesia vehicle sales jump 32% in August; Mitsubishi ranks fourth Indonesia's new vehicle market grew 32% year-on-year in August, with Mitsubishi fourth in year-to-date sales at 43,753 units. The broader market is expanding, especially trucks and EVs, which supports Mitsubishi's sales volume and revenue in a major Southeast Asian market.

    Rising demand in Indonesia directly boosts Mitsubishi's unit sales and market position.

  • Japan new car sales rise 5.1% in first half; Mitsubishi posts September gain Japan's April-September new car sales rose 5.1% to the highest since fiscal 2020, helped by the end of the environmental performance tax. In September, Mitsubishi posted an increase on the strength of new models launched last autumn, supporting its domestic sales and revenue.

    Stronger domestic demand lifts Mitsubishi's sales and earnings outlook.

  • Rising interest rates could pressure auto loans and demand Japan's long-term interest rates climbed above 3%, and Mitsubishi's president noted the impact on auto loans, saying the company is working to mitigate it. Higher borrowing costs can make car loans more expensive, potentially cooling demand, though Mitsubishi's 1 trillion yen growth investment plan remains largely unchanged.

    Higher rates could dampen consumer demand and raise funding costs, a real counterweight to positive drivers.

Latest
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Mitsubishi Motors gains from Thai EV incentives, strong Indonesia demand, and Japan sales rebound

  • Thailand's three-tier EV excise tax rewards local production Thailand approved a new EV tax system that gives the lowest tax rate to automakers using high local content and producing key parts domestically. Mitsubishi is among four Japanese automakers with over 50 billion baht of continued investment plans in Thailand through 2029-2030, so it stands to benefit from lower taxes and incentives.

    This directly lowers costs and supports Mitsubishi's Thai production and sales, a key market.

  • Indonesia vehicle sales jump 32% in August; Mitsubishi ranks fourth Indonesia's new vehicle market grew 32% year-on-year in August, with Mitsubishi fourth in year-to-date sales at 43,753 units. The broader market is expanding, especially trucks and EVs, which supports Mitsubishi's sales volume and revenue in a major Southeast Asian market.

    Rising demand in Indonesia directly boosts Mitsubishi's unit sales and market position.

  • Japan new car sales rise 5.1% in first half; Mitsubishi posts September gain Japan's April-September new car sales rose 5.1% to the highest since fiscal 2020, helped by the end of the environmental performance tax. In September, Mitsubishi posted an increase on the strength of new models launched last autumn, supporting its domestic sales and revenue.

    Stronger domestic demand lifts Mitsubishi's sales and earnings outlook.

  • Rising interest rates could pressure auto loans and demand Japan's long-term interest rates climbed above 3%, and Mitsubishi's president noted the impact on auto loans, saying the company is working to mitigate it. Higher borrowing costs can make car loans more expensive, potentially cooling demand, though Mitsubishi's 1 trillion yen growth investment plan remains largely unchanged.

    Higher rates could dampen consumer demand and raise funding costs, a real counterweight to positive drivers.

August 2026
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Mitsubishi bets on robots and Thai EVs, while quake hits output

  • Humanoid robot venture with Highlanders Mitsubishi signed a basic agreement with University of Tokyo startup Highlanders to develop and mass-produce humanoid robots, targeting 1,000 units per month by end-2027. It will use idle factory space and its manufacturing know-how. This opens a new growth story beyond cars, supporting the share price.

    This is a new, high-impact technology initiative that could add a new revenue stream and improve sentiment.

  • Bt16bn Thailand EV investment Mitsubishi will invest Bt16bn ($473m) in Thailand by 2030 to build EVs, including an electric Pajero SUV, and evaluate pickup production and exports. This strengthens its Southeast Asia hub against Chinese EV rivals, a positive for long-term sales and scale.

    It shows a concrete capital commitment to secure a key market amid rising competition.

  • Kumamoto earthquake halts Okayama plant A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto disrupted parts supply from Aisin Kyushu, forcing Mitsubishi to suspend some production at its Mizushima plant in Okayama. The impact spread beyond Kyushu, with Toyota and Nissan also halting plants. This is a temporary negative for output and earnings.

    It is a new supply shock that directly cuts production and could pressure near-term results.

  • Honda-Nissan software platform may include Mitsubishi Honda and Nissan are near a deal to share an in-vehicle operating system from 2029, and Mitsubishi may evaluate the platform. If it joins, it could share development costs and speed up software; if not, it risks falling behind on software-defined vehicles.

    It is a new potential partnership that could affect Mitsubishi's technology and cost position, but no commitment is made.

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Mitsubishi bets on robots and Thai EVs, while quake hits output

  • Humanoid robot venture with Highlanders Mitsubishi signed a basic agreement with University of Tokyo startup Highlanders to develop and mass-produce humanoid robots, targeting 1,000 units per month by end-2027. It will use idle factory space and its manufacturing know-how. This opens a new growth story beyond cars, supporting the share price.

    This is a new, high-impact technology initiative that could add a new revenue stream and improve sentiment.

  • Bt16bn Thailand EV investment Mitsubishi will invest Bt16bn ($473m) in Thailand by 2030 to build EVs, including an electric Pajero SUV, and evaluate pickup production and exports. This strengthens its Southeast Asia hub against Chinese EV rivals, a positive for long-term sales and scale.

    It shows a concrete capital commitment to secure a key market amid rising competition.

  • Kumamoto earthquake halts Okayama plant A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto disrupted parts supply from Aisin Kyushu, forcing Mitsubishi to suspend some production at its Mizushima plant in Okayama. The impact spread beyond Kyushu, with Toyota and Nissan also halting plants. This is a temporary negative for output and earnings.

    It is a new supply shock that directly cuts production and could pressure near-term results.

  • Honda-Nissan software platform may include Mitsubishi Honda and Nissan are near a deal to share an in-vehicle operating system from 2029, and Mitsubishi may evaluate the platform. If it joins, it could share development costs and speed up software; if not, it risks falling behind on software-defined vehicles.

    It is a new potential partnership that could affect Mitsubishi's technology and cost position, but no commitment is made.

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