Renault To Produce New Alpine Model At Dieppe Site
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French carmaker Renault will produce the new electric model of its Alpine brand at its Dieppe site in northern France, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Friday.
“There was uncertainty over the future of that plant a few years ago and now thanks to the work of Renault’s teams…we will be able to really secure the future of that plant,” Senard said.
Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors on Thursday said they planned to deepen cooperation in electric vehicle (EV) production as their two-decade-old alliance positions itself to compete as auto markets switch to EVs.
Senard also told France Inter radio that Renault hoped to hire a further 2,500 staff for its French factories.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific model of Alpine car will be produced at the Dieppe plant?
Which specific model of Alpine car will be produced at the Dieppe plant?
The article states that Renault will produce the 'new electric model' of its Alpine brand at the Dieppe site. No further details are given about the specific model name or type of vehicle.
Q.What was the previous concern regarding the future of the Dieppe plant?
What was the previous concern regarding the future of the Dieppe plant?
Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard mentioned there was uncertainty about the plant's future a few years ago. Producing the new Alpine model there is now seen as securing the plant's long-term viability.
Q.How does this decision relate to Renault's broader strategy with its alliance partners?
How does this decision relate to Renault's broader strategy with its alliance partners?
Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors recently announced plans to deepen cooperation in electric vehicle production. This move to produce an electric Alpine model at Dieppe aligns with that broader EV strategy.
Q.Does this production decision impact Renault's hiring plans for French factories?
Does this production decision impact Renault's hiring plans for French factories?
The article states Renault hopes to hire an additional 2,500 staff for its French factories. However, it does not explicitly link this specific production decision at Dieppe to the overall hiring target.
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