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Kering Sells Beauty Division to L'Oréal in €4 Billion Deal — Here's Why

Kering sells its beauty division to L'Oréal for €4 billion in CEO Luca de Meo's first major move to cut debt and refocus on core fashion brands Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga.

International Business Times

Kering Sells Beauty Division to L'Oréal in £3.36 Billion Deal — Here's Why

Kering sells its beauty division to L'Oréal for €4 billion in CEO Luca de Meo's first major move to cut debt and refocus on core fashion brands Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga.

International Business Times UK

From selling cars to selling handbags: with the arrival of Luca de Meo at Kering (Gucci, Balenciaga), is luxury becoming a sector like any other?

What do the luxury sector and the automotive sector have in common? Until recently, even asking the question would have seemed incongruous, given the apparent dissimilarity between brands engaged in mass production in search of economies of scale and those based on lavish spending and limited editions. The arrival of…

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How the car industry split the European Parliament

Political groups disagree over how best to help the sector - the coming months will be crucial.

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What Renault boss Luca de Meo's exit means for Alpine F1 team

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating…

Motorsport

What Renault boss De Meo's exit means for Alpine F1 team

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating…

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Kering Appoints Renault Boss Luca de Meo as CEO to Revive Gucci

French luxury group Kering has tapped Luca de Meo, the outgoing chief executive of Renault, to become its next CEO in a bold bid to revive Gucci

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Struggling Gucci Owner's Shares Soar Over New CEO Reports

Shares in Gucci owner Kering jumped Monday over reports that the outgoing boss of French automaker Renault would take over as chief executive of the struggling luxury group.

International Business Times

Renault CEO Luca de Meo Suddenly Resigns

The Renault Group is seeking a new CEO following Luca de Meo’s surprising decision to resign after five successful years at the helm of the French brand. Having previously contributed to the rise of Volkswagen Group’s SEAT brand during a five-year tenure, he joined Renault in July 2020. At the…

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More change at Alpine F1 as Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo quits

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo announced a shock departure from his role at the Alpine Formula 1 team's parent company.

Motorsport

More change at Alpine F1 as De Meo quits as Renault Group CEO

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has announced a shock departure from his role at the Alpine Formula 1 team's parent company.

Autosport

Renault and Citroën owner warn of ‘painful decisions’ if EU does not change rules for small cars

Carmakers say there needs to be more focus on smaller, affordable vehicles in Europe as SUVs gain popularity

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Dacia aims to replace Spring as the UK’s next cheapest EV

Value brand will bring new budget city car to market in double-quick time and build it in Europe

The Independent UK

What we learned about Renault's F1 engine shutdown

Renault's decision to end its Formula 1 works engine project has been one of the biggest stories of the 2024 season.

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Alpine "weeks" from Mercedes engine call as it assesses costs

Alpine expects to have a final decision on its 2026 engine partner in just under a month's time, as Renault's board presses on with its assessment of its Viry-Chatillon-based Formula 1 engine project.

Motorsport

Alpine 'just weeks' from Mercedes engine call as it assesses costs

Alpine expects to have a final decision on its 2026 engine partner in less than a month's time, as Renault's board presses on with its assessment of its Viry-Chatillon-based Formula 1 engine project.

Autosport

Ben Hunt: Just what is Renault thinking by re-signing disgraced ex-F1 team boss Briatore?

One wonders what is going on in the offices of the Renault Group in Boulogne-Billancourt on the outskirts of Paris for it to make such a decision about its Formula 1 operation.

Motorsport

Renault CEO rules out Alpine F1 team sale despite "offers left and right"

The Enstone-based squad has endured a challenging start to the 2024 season, with its A524 car starting the season at the back of the grid and having scored just two points so far.

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Renault links up with Chinese partner to build $22,000 EV after VW broadside

Renault CEO Luca de Meo was critical of Volkswagen after talks over a joint affordable EV imploded.

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Renault boss lament's Volkswagen's inability to 'work as a team' as joint cheap EV plan collapses

Renault CEO Luca de Meo had been trying to collaborate on an affordable version of the Twingo.

TechRadar

Chinese EVs are winning – here's how Ford, Nissan, Honda and more are fighting back

Many of the world's major automotive manufacturers are concerned about the threat of cheaper Chinese EVs. We explore how they are reacting and whether it's enough.

International Business Times

Renault CEO Urges 'Marshall Plan' For Europe Electric Vehicles

The chief executive of French automaker Renault called Tuesday for a European "Marshall Plan" to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions in the face of Chinese competition.

InsideEVs

What Trump Got Wrong About EVs During His Michigan Speech

Trump's EV talking points debunked, BYD has "no plans" to take on "complicated" U.S. market, and EU automakers won't fight the 2035 new gas car ban.

Autosport

Why Alpine changed an F1 team that was "not daring" enough

The A523 was inconsistent, usually suffering at high-speed and low-downforce tracks. There were good moments, notably in Monaco, where Esteban Ocon started and finished third, while team newcomer Pierre Gasly matched that result in the high attrition Zandvoort race.

InsideEVs

The 2026 Renault Twingo Is A Hyper-Efficient EV Comeback Under $22K

Described by Renault CEO Luca de Meo as "the European kei car," the electric city car promises to be 50 percent more efficient than current small EVs.

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