Group 1 - Renault Group appointed François Provost as CEO of Renault S.A. and Chairman of Renault s.a.s, effective July 31, for a four-year term [1] - François Provost, 57, has extensive international operational and strategic management experience, having served in various key management positions within Renault since 2002 [1] - The previous CEO, Luca de Meo, announced his resignation effective July 15, seeking new challenges outside the automotive industry after leading significant reforms at Renault [3] Group 2 - Renault Group announced that Duncan Minto will serve as interim CEO of Renault S.A. starting July 15, 2025, until a new CEO is appointed [4] - The company is facing multiple challenges, including weak demand in the European market and increased competition from Chinese automakers, leading to a downward revision of its performance expectations for the year [4] - Renault Group's financial report for the first half of 2025 showed revenue of €27.64 billion, a 2.5% increase year-on-year, with automotive revenue at €24.49 billion, a 0.5% increase [5] Group 3 - Under François Provost's leadership, Renault plans to launch seven new models this year, including electric vehicles and mid-cycle updates for existing models [7]