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 told France Inter radio.
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors on Thursday said they planned to deepen co-operation 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 Alpine model will be manufactured at the Dieppe plant?
Which specific Alpine model will be manufactured 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 specifics about the model name are given.
Q.What was the previous concern regarding the Dieppe manufacturing plant?
What was the previous concern regarding the Dieppe manufacturing plant?
Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard mentioned there was uncertainty over the future of the Dieppe plant a few years ago. This new production aims to secure its future.
Q.How will the alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors affect electric vehicle production?
How will the alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors affect electric vehicle production?
Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors plan to deepen co-operation in electric vehicle production. This is part of their strategy to compete as the auto market transitions to EVs.
Q.Is Renault planning to recruit more staff for its operations in France?
Is Renault planning to recruit more staff for its operations in France?
Yes, Chairman Senard stated that Renault hopes to hire a further 2,500 staff for its French factories. This is an overall hiring target for French operations.
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