Group 1 - Renault Group appointed Luca de Meo's successor, Fabrice Cambolive, as CEO and Chairman, effective July 31, 2025, for a four-year term [2] - Renault Group reported a revenue of €27.64 billion for the first half of 2025, a 2.5% increase year-on-year, with global sales reaching 1.1698 million units, up 1.3% [2][4] - The operating profit margin was 6.0%, but the net profit dropped significantly to €500 million from €1.4 billion in the first half of 2024, failing to meet the initial target of at least 7% [3][4] Group 2 - The automotive business revenue was €24.49 billion, a 0.5% increase compared to the first half of 2024, with an operating profit of €989 million, representing 4.0% of automotive revenue [4] - Renault's global sales for the first half of 2025 included 808,400 units for the Renault brand, a 2.7% increase, and a 16.3% increase in markets outside Europe [4][5] - The electric vehicle (EV) segment showed significant growth, with EV models accounting for nearly 44% of total sales, and pure electric models making up 12.3% [5] Group 3 - Renault Group announced a downward revision of its 2025 profit margin forecast from at least 7% to approximately 6.5%, and free cash flow expectations were narrowed to €1 billion to €1.5 billion [6] - The company is facing challenges such as weak demand in the European market, increased trade tensions, and intensified competition from Chinese automakers [6] - Renault plans to launch seven new models and two refreshed models in 2025 to enhance its market offerings [6] Group 4 - Fabrice Cambolive has extensive experience within Renault, having served in various international roles since joining the company in 2002 [7] - The former CEO, Luca de Meo, highlighted the achievements of the company during his tenure, emphasizing the successful transformation and record performance [7]