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| name = Renault Trucks SAS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.renault-trucks.com/en/legal-information/ |title=2013 Renault Trucks Corporate Legal Information |publisher=Renault Trucks |access-date=7 May 2013}}</ref> |
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| Bruno Blin <small>(President)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/new-management-to-take-renault-trucks-towards-strong-growth.html |title=New management to take Renault Trucks towards strong growth |publisher=Renault Trucks UK |access-date=2 May 2013}}</ref> |
| Bruno Blin <small>(President)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/new-management-to-take-renault-trucks-towards-strong-growth.html |title=New management to take Renault Trucks towards strong growth |publisher=Renault Trucks UK |access-date=2 May 2013}}</ref> |
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| industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]] |
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| predecessor = [[Saviem]]<br>[[Berliet]]<br>[[Chrysler Europe|Dodge UK]] |
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| products = Trucks, military vehicles |
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| revenue = {{increase}} €4.85 [[1000000000 (number)|billion]] (2018)<ref name="soc">{{cite web|url=http://www.verif.com/bilans-gratuits/RENAULT-TRUCKS-954506077/ |title=Renault Trucks |publisher=Verif.com |language=fr |access-date=13 July 2017}}</ref> |
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| revenue = {{increase}} €5.73 [[1000000000 (number)|billion]] (2022)<ref name="soc">{{cite web|url=https://infonet.fr/entreprises/95450607700120-renault-trucks/ |title=Renault Trucks |publisher=infonet.fr |language=fr |access-date=}}</ref> |
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| net_income = {{decrease}} €120.1 [[1000000000 (number)|million]] (2022)<ref name="soc"/> |
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| num_employees = 7,554 (2018)<ref name="soc"/> |
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| parent = [[Volvo]] |
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'''Renault Trucks''' is a French commercial truck |
'''Renault Trucks''' is a French commercial truck manufacturer with corporate headquarters at Saint-Priest near [[Lyon]]. Originally part of [[Renault]], it has been a subsidiary of [[Volvo]] since 2001. |
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From its beginnings in 1978 to 2002, the company was called '''{{lang|fr|Renault Véhicules Industriels}}''' (''Renault Industrial Vehicles''), from 1992 on officially written as '''Renault V. I.'''. Until |
From its beginnings in 1978 to 2002, the company was called '''{{lang|fr|Renault Véhicules Industriels}}''' (''Renault Industrial Vehicles''), from 1992 on officially written as '''Renault V. I.'''. Until 2002, Renault Véhicules Industriels also manufactured buses. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1978, [[Groupe PSA|PSA Group]] bought [[Chrysler]]'s European operations.<ref>{{cite book |last=Flory |first=J. |title=American Cars, 1973–1980: Every Model, Year by Year |year=2011 |publisher=[[Macmillan Publishers (United States)|McMillan]] |chapter=Appendices |isbn=978-0-7864-4352-9 |pages=892–893}}</ref> Included in the deal were commercial vehicle operations in the UK and Spain, which at that time used the brand name [[Dodge]]. PSA however sold them on to RVI in 1983, having itself little interest in the commercial vehicle market.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kuipers |first=J. F. J. |title=Great Trucks |year=1983 |publisher=Beekman House |isbn=0-517-38114-1 |page=[https://archive.org/details/greattrucks00kuip/page/9 9] |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/greattrucks00kuip/page/9 }}</ref> The newly acquired operations in the UK had their origins in the commercial vehicle branch of the [[Rootes Group]] which originally carried the brand names [[Karrier]] and [[Commer]].<ref>Davies, Peter J. (2001). p. 97.</ref> Some of the models built there were continued in production for several years by RVI in [[Dunstable]], Bedfordshire, who also kept the Dodge brand name for these models, albeit in combination with the Renault badge. In 1988 the company was subject to a [[Fire Brigades Union]] inquiry due to eight Dodge fire engines involved in crashes.<ref>''[[Sunday Times]]'' (London, England) 5 June 1988</ref> Until 1992 the UK division was known as Renault Truck Industries, after which it then took the international Renault V.I. name. |
In 1978, [[Groupe PSA|PSA Group]] bought [[Chrysler]]'s European operations.<ref>{{cite book |last=Flory |first=J. |title=American Cars, 1973–1980: Every Model, Year by Year |year=2011 |publisher=[[Macmillan Publishers (United States)|McMillan]] |chapter=Appendices |isbn=978-0-7864-4352-9 |pages=892–893}}</ref> Included in the deal were commercial vehicle operations in the UK and Spain, which at that time used the brand name [[Dodge]]. PSA however sold them on to RVI in 1983, having itself little interest in the commercial vehicle market.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kuipers |first=J. F. J. |title=Great Trucks |year=1983 |publisher=Beekman House |isbn=0-517-38114-1 |page=[https://archive.org/details/greattrucks00kuip/page/9 9] |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/greattrucks00kuip/page/9 }}</ref> The newly acquired operations in the UK had their origins in the commercial vehicle branch of the [[Rootes Group]] which originally carried the brand names [[Karrier]] and [[Commer]].<ref>Davies, Peter J. (2001). p. 97.</ref> Some of the models built there were continued in production for several years by RVI in [[Dunstable]], Bedfordshire, who also kept the Dodge brand name for these models, albeit in combination with the Renault badge. In 1988 the company was subject to a [[Fire Brigades Union]] inquiry due to eight Dodge fire engines involved in crashes.<ref>''[[Sunday Times]]'' (London, England) 5 June 1988</ref> Until 1992 the UK division was known as Renault Truck Industries, after which it then took the international Renault V.I. name. |
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[[File:Renault E-Tech C, Nufam 2023, Rheinstetten (P1130727).jpg|thumb|upright|Revised branding introduced in late 2022 as seen on the grille of a Renault Trucks C E-Tech (or E-Tech C). It is similar to the one introduced earlier by the related Renault brand.]] |
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In Spain, however, where Renault already was recognized as a local automobile producer, the Dodge trucks, which originally had been developed by the manufacturer [[Barreiros (manufacturer)|Barreiros Diesel]],<ref>Davies, Peter J. (2001). p. 45.</ref> were rebadged as Renaults and soon after replaced by French-designed models. |
In Spain, however, where Renault already was recognized as a local automobile producer, the Dodge trucks, which originally had been developed by the manufacturer [[Barreiros (manufacturer)|Barreiros Diesel]],<ref>Davies, Peter J. (2001). p. 45.</ref> were rebadged as Renaults and soon after replaced by French-designed models. |
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Renault Trucks took part in the [[FIA European Truck Racing Championship|FIA European Championship]], running Renault Premium powered by 13-litre DXi13 engines. The Renault Trucks-MKR Technology team won in 2010. |
Renault Trucks took part in the [[FIA European Truck Racing Championship|FIA European Championship]], running Renault Premium powered by 13-litre DXi13 engines. The Renault Trucks-MKR Technology team won in 2010. |
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Also, the Uruguayan plant of cars owned by Nordex S.A. in Uruguay has made since 2004 the Renault Trucks models like Midlum series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://genteynegocios.elpais.com.uy/nordex-sigue-siendo-caro-producir-en-uruguay |title=Nordex: "sigue siendo caro producir en Uruguay" | Gente y Negocios |access-date=6 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718233515/http://genteynegocios.elpais.com.uy/nordex-sigue-siendo-caro-producir-en-uruguay |archive-date=18 July 2012 }}</ref> |
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The Volvo Group invested about €2 billion to develop a new line of Renault Trucks vehicles (C, D, K, T) which were introduced through 2013 replacing the previous models.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/new-renault-trucks-range-centres-of-profit-serving-customers-business/ |title=Press release. New Renault Trucks range: centres of profit serving customers' business |publisher=Automotiveworld.com |date=12 June 2013 |access-date=25 June 2013}}</ref> |
The Volvo Group invested about €2 billion to develop a new line of Renault Trucks vehicles (C, D, K, T) which were introduced through 2013 replacing the previous models.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/new-renault-trucks-range-centres-of-profit-serving-customers-business/ |title=Press release. New Renault Trucks range: centres of profit serving customers' business |publisher=Automotiveworld.com |date=12 June 2013 |access-date=25 June 2013}}</ref> |
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As part of [[Renault]]'s restructuring following privatisation in 1996, the heavy vehicles operations of bus and truck were divested. In 1999, the Renault and Karosa bus and coach operations were split off from Renault Véhicules Industriels and merged with Fiat-[[Iveco]]'s bus and coach operations to form the jointly owned subsidiary [[Iveco Bus|Irisbus]].<ref name=ASTRCAI/> In 2003, Irisbus became a full subsidiary of Iveco and the brand Renault on its products was replaced by the brand Irisbus. |
As part of [[Renault]]'s restructuring following privatisation in 1996, the heavy vehicles operations of bus and truck were divested. In 1999, the Renault and Karosa bus and coach operations were split off from Renault Véhicules Industriels and merged with Fiat-[[Iveco]]'s bus and coach operations to form the jointly owned subsidiary [[Iveco Bus|Irisbus]].<ref name=ASTRCAI/> In 2003, Irisbus became a full subsidiary of Iveco and the brand Renault on its products was replaced by the brand Irisbus. |
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In April 2000, Renault agreed to terms with [[Volvo]] to purchase its truck manufacturing business with Volvo in turn to relinquish its 15% shareholding in Renault and Renault buy a 20% shareholding in Volvo.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020207104428/https://money.cnn.com/2000/04/25/europe/volvo_renault/ Volvo, Renault link trucks] ''[[CNN Business|CNN Money]]'' 25 April 2000</ref><ref>Volvo buys Renault's truck business ''[[Truck & Bus Transportation]]'' June 2000 page 19</ref> The transaction which included Mack Trucks, but not Renault's stake in Irisbus, was completed on 2 January 2001. RVI was renamed Renault Trucks in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cisionwire.com/volvo/ab-volvo-s-acquisition-of-renault-v-i-mack-implemented-today |archive-url=https://archive. |
In April 2000, Renault agreed to terms with [[Volvo]] to purchase its truck manufacturing business with Volvo in turn to relinquish its 15% shareholding in Renault and Renault buy a 20% shareholding in Volvo.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020207104428/https://money.cnn.com/2000/04/25/europe/volvo_renault/ Volvo, Renault link trucks] ''[[CNN Business|CNN Money]]'' 25 April 2000</ref><ref>Volvo buys Renault's truck business ''[[Truck & Bus Transportation]]'' June 2000 page 19</ref> The transaction which included Mack Trucks, but not Renault's stake in Irisbus, was completed on 2 January 2001. RVI was renamed Renault Trucks in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cisionwire.com/volvo/ab-volvo-s-acquisition-of-renault-v-i-mack-implemented-today |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722221931/http://www.cisionwire.com/volvo/ab-volvo-s-acquisition-of-renault-v-i-mack-implemented-today |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 July 2012 |title=AB Volvo – press release |publisher=[[Cision]] |date=2 January 2001 }}</ref> In October 2010 Renault reduced its shareholding in Volvo to 5%.<ref>[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d367b888-d1fd-11df-965c-00144feabdc0.html "European carmakers jump after Renault deal"], ''[[Financial Times]]'' October 7, 2010</ref> In December 2012, Renault sold its remaining shares in Volvo.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-renault-volvo-idUKBRE8BB1I020121212 |title=Renault sells remaining Volvo stake |work=[[Reuters]] |date=12 December 2012 |access-date=16 April 2013}}</ref> |
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==Military vehicles== |
==Military vehicles== |
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The '''Renault Trucks Defense''' division is wholly owned by Renault Trucks and is based in [[Versailles (city)|Versailles]], France. It trades on its 1975 acquisition of [[Berliet]] and claims to have over 30,000 vehicles in use around the world.<ref>[http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/en/history/ Renault Trucks Defense website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118065137/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/en/history/ |date=18 January 2011 }}</ref> Its status as the leading supplier to the [[French Army]] was put in jeopardy in 2010 when the government placed a $214m order to Italian competitor [[Iveco]].<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/01/05/France-buys-heavy-trucks-missiles/UPI-28531294251608/ UPI.com news 5 January 2011]</ref> In 2016, Volvo announced its intention of divesting Renault Trucks Defense, as part of the selling of its Government Sales division.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defensenews.com/articles/volvo-begins-sales-process-of-rtd-with-no-timetable |title=Volvo Launches RTD Sale, No Timetable |author=Tran, Pierre |work=Defense News |date=4 November 2016 |access-date=14 June 2017}}</ref> |
The '''Renault Trucks Defense''' division is wholly owned by Renault Trucks and is based in [[Versailles (city)|Versailles]], France. It trades on its 1975 acquisition of [[Berliet]] and claims to have over 30,000 vehicles in use around the world.<ref>[http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/en/history/ Renault Trucks Defense website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118065137/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/en/history/ |date=18 January 2011 }}</ref> Its status as the leading supplier to the [[French Army]] was put in jeopardy in 2010 when the government placed a $214m order to Italian competitor [[Iveco]].<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/01/05/France-buys-heavy-trucks-missiles/UPI-28531294251608/ UPI.com news 5 January 2011]</ref> In 2016, Volvo announced its intention of divesting Renault Trucks Defense, as part of the selling of its Government Sales division.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defensenews.com/articles/volvo-begins-sales-process-of-rtd-with-no-timetable |title=Volvo Launches RTD Sale, No Timetable |author=Tran, Pierre |work=Defense News |date=4 November 2016 |access-date=14 June 2017}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> |
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It manufactures a range of special vehicles aimed at the defense and security markets, including the [[Sherpa Light|Sherpa]], [[Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé|VAB]] armoured personnel carrier, |
It manufactures a range of special vehicles aimed at the defense and security markets, including the [[Sherpa Light|Sherpa]], [[Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé|VAB]] armoured personnel carrier, the AMC armoured multirole carrier and [[Renault Kerax|Kerax]] ranges. |
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In 2006 Renault Trucks took over [[ACMAT]], but the defence and security vehicle manufacturer retained its own name and identity. |
In 2006 Renault Trucks took over [[ACMAT]], but the defence and security vehicle manufacturer retained its own name and identity. |
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On 24 May 2018, Renault Trucks Defense was renamed as '''Arquus'''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180911152634/https://www.janes.com/article/80350/renault-trucks-defense-renamed-arquus</ref> |
On 24 May 2018, Renault Trucks Defense was renamed as '''Arquus'''.<ref>{{cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Andrew |url=https://www.janes.com/article/80350/renault-trucks-defense-renamed-arquus |title=Renault Trucks Defense renamed Arquus | Jane's 360 |website=www.janes.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911152634/https://www.janes.com/article/80350/renault-trucks-defense-renamed-arquus |archive-date=11 September 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Products== |
==Products== |
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* [[Renault Master]] (Renault-built vehicle sold by Renault Trucks dealerships under a special agreement)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.renault-trucks.com/fr/les-communiques/2013-03-08-en-2012-dans-un-contexte-economique-difficile-renault-trucks.html |title=En 2012, dans un contexte économique difficile, Renault Trucks maintient ses positions et prépare l'avenir |trans-title=In 2012, within a difficult economic context, Renault Trucks maintains its position and prepares for the future |language=fr |publisher=Renault Trucks |access-date=2 May 2013}}</ref> |
* [[Renault Trucks Master]] (rebadged,<ref name=PRRT/> Renault-built vehicle sold by Renault Trucks dealerships under a special agreement)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.renault-trucks.com/fr/les-communiques/2013-03-08-en-2012-dans-un-contexte-economique-difficile-renault-trucks.html |title=En 2012, dans un contexte économique difficile, Renault Trucks maintient ses positions et prépare l'avenir |trans-title=In 2012, within a difficult economic context, Renault Trucks maintains its position and prepares for the future |language=fr |publisher=Renault Trucks |access-date=2 May 2013}}</ref> |
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* [[Renault Trucks Trafic]] (rebadged, Renault-built vehicle sold by Renault Trucks dealerships under a special agreement) <ref name=PRRT>{{cite press release |url=https://www.renault-trucks.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/commercial-vehicles-renault-trucks-announces-launch-trafic |title=Commercial vehicles:Renault Trucks announces the launch of the Trafic |publisher=Renault Trucks |date=27 January 2022 |access-date=7 May 2023}}</ref> |
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* [[Sherpa Light]] |
* [[Sherpa Light]] |
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* [[Renault GBC 180]] |
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* [[Renault Sherpa 5]] |
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===Future products=== |
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* Renault Trucks Oxygen |
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[[File:1056171 sparrow 013.jpg|thumb|Sparrow Recovery Adds UK’s First 120 Tonne Renault]] |
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In 2023, Sparrow Recovery took delivery of the first 120 tonne Renault Truck C520 recovery vehicle currently operating in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-15 |title=Sparrow Recovery Adds UK’s First 120 Tonne Renault |url=https://www.on-scene.co.uk/sparrow-recovery-renault/ |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=On Scene |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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===Former truck models=== |
===Former truck models=== |
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[[Image:Camion dakar.jpg|thumb|[[Renault Kerax]] as service vehicle at [[2004 Dakar Rally]]]] |
[[Image:Camion dakar.jpg|thumb|[[Renault Kerax]] as service vehicle at [[2004 Dakar Rally]]]] |
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[[File:Renault S150 Midliner-IMG 2978.jpg|thumb|Renault S150 Midliner]] |
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* [[Dodge 50]] |
* [[Dodge 50]] |
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* [[Dodge 100]] |
* [[Dodge 100]] |
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* [[Dodge 300]] |
* [[Dodge 300]] |
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* Renault Access, joint venture with [[Dennis Eagle]], replaced Renault Puncher in 2010<ref>[http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2010/07/kevin-scarbel-to-me-show.html Roadtransport.com, July 7, 2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100813135427/http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2010/07/kevin-scarbel-to-me-show.html |date=13 August 2010 }}</ref> |
* [[Renault Access]], joint venture with [[Dennis Eagle]], replaced Renault Puncher in 2010<ref>[http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2010/07/kevin-scarbel-to-me-show.html Roadtransport.com, July 7, 2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100813135427/http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2010/07/kevin-scarbel-to-me-show.html |date=13 August 2010 }}</ref> |
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* Renault C |
* Renault C |
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* Renault B |
* [[Renault Master|Renault B]]/[[Renault Master|Renault Messenger]] |
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* [[Saviem J|Renault J]] |
* [[Saviem J|Renault J]] |
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* Renault M/Renault S (Midliner) |
* Renault M/Renault S (Midliner) |
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* [[Renault Magnum]] |
* [[Renault Magnum]] |
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* [[Renault Mascott]] |
* [[Renault Mascott]] |
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* [[Renault Midlum]] (sold in Australia as Mack Midlum) |
* [[Renault Midlum]] (sold in Australia as Mack Midlum) |
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* Renault Puncher 280 [[Horsepower|HP]] / 20 or 26 [[tonne]]s. |
* Renault Puncher 280 [[Horsepower|HP]] / 20 or 26 [[tonne]]s. |
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* [[Renault PR100]], previously sold under the Berliet name, launched in 1972. Some Australian versions of the PR100.2 carried dual Renault and [[Mack Trucks|Mack]] logos |
* [[Renault PR100]], previously sold under the Berliet name, launched in 1972. Some Australian versions of the PR100.2 carried dual Renault and [[Mack Trucks|Mack]] logos |
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* Renault PR112 was a 1994 upgrade to the PR100 using a front end designed by coachbuilder Safra |
* Renault PR112 was a 1994 upgrade to the PR100 using a front end designed by coachbuilder Safra |
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* [[Renault PR180 |
* [[Renault PR180]] was the articulated version of the PR100, launched in 1981, later to become the Renault PR112 following a facelift |
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* [[Renault R312]], replaced in 1996 by the Renault Agora, then renamed [[Irisbus Agora]] in 2002. In Australia it was sold as the [[Renault PR100.3]] |
* [[Renault R312]], replaced in 1996 by the Renault Agora, then renamed [[Irisbus Agora]] in 2002. In Australia it was sold as the [[Renault PR100.3]] |
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* Renault Recreo school bus built by [[Karosa]] |
* Renault Recreo school bus built by [[Karosa]] |
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{{See also|Autorail}} |
{{See also|Autorail}} |
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* Renault ER100, originally launched under the [[Berliet]] name in 1977, replaced by the [[Irisbus Cristalis]] |
* Renault ER100, originally launched under the [[Berliet]] name in 1977, replaced by the [[Irisbus Cristalis]] |
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* Renault PER180, diesel-trolleybus hybrid based on the [[Renault |
* Renault PER180, diesel-trolleybus hybrid based on the [[Renault PR180]] |
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* Renault Civis was quickly rebranded Irisbus Civis following the sale of Renault Bus |
* Renault Civis was quickly rebranded Irisbus Civis following the sale of Renault Bus |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Renault trucks}} |
{{Commons category|Renault trucks}} |
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* {{Official website|https://www.renault-trucks.com/en}} |
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* [https://www.arquus-defense.com/ Arquus website] |
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* [http://www.via64.net/Barreiros-Dodge-Renault/Renault/ Spanish Renault trucks gallery] |
* [http://www.via64.net/Barreiros-Dodge-Renault/Renault/ Spanish Renault trucks gallery] |
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Revision as of 21:20, 8 September 2024
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Automotive |
Predecessor | Saviem Berliet Dodge UK |
Founded | 1978 (as a merger between Saviem and Berliet)[2][3] |
Headquarters | Saint-Priest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
Key people |
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Products | Trucks, military vehicles |
Revenue | €5.73 billion (2022)[5] |
€120.1 million (2022)[5] | |
Number of employees | 7,554 (2018)[5] |
Parent | Volvo |
Subsidiaries | Renault Trucks Defense |
Website | www.renault-trucks.com |
Renault Trucks is a French commercial truck manufacturer with corporate headquarters at Saint-Priest near Lyon. Originally part of Renault, it has been a subsidiary of Volvo since 2001.
From its beginnings in 1978 to 2002, the company was called Renault Véhicules Industriels (Renault Industrial Vehicles), from 1992 on officially written as Renault V. I.. Until 2002, Renault Véhicules Industriels also manufactured buses.
History
Renault first began building dedicated commercial trucks in 1906.[6] In 1956, however Renault stopped producing trucks and buses under its own name. Instead, the company Saviem was formed as a subsidiary of their own commercial products with the manufacturers Somua and Latil.[2] Lighter commercials kept on using the Renault name, however. From 1957 on, Saviem was also used as the brand name for the trucks and buses produced by the company.
As a result of French industrial policy, in 1975 state-owned Renault also acquired the truck and bus manufacturer Berliet from Citroën[7] (at that time a part of the Michelin corporation). In 1978, Berliet and Saviem were merged to form Renault Véhicules Industriels. Again, the old brand names were retained for two more years while the model lineups were gradually incorporated, until in 1980 they were replaced by the name Renault.
In 1971, Saviem became a member of the Euro Truck Development Group or Club of Four, a cooperation between four European truck producers (Saviem, Volvo, DAF and Magirus-Deutz, which soon after became a part of Iveco) for the production of medium-sized trucks. Since 1975 the truck models resulting from this cooperation were built by Saviem[8] and later Renault, even until 2001. They were also sold on the North American market as the Mack Mid-Liner or Manager.
In 1978, PSA Group bought Chrysler's European operations.[9] Included in the deal were commercial vehicle operations in the UK and Spain, which at that time used the brand name Dodge. PSA however sold them on to RVI in 1983, having itself little interest in the commercial vehicle market.[10] The newly acquired operations in the UK had their origins in the commercial vehicle branch of the Rootes Group which originally carried the brand names Karrier and Commer.[11] Some of the models built there were continued in production for several years by RVI in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, who also kept the Dodge brand name for these models, albeit in combination with the Renault badge. In 1988 the company was subject to a Fire Brigades Union inquiry due to eight Dodge fire engines involved in crashes.[12] Until 1992 the UK division was known as Renault Truck Industries, after which it then took the international Renault V.I. name.
In Spain, however, where Renault already was recognized as a local automobile producer, the Dodge trucks, which originally had been developed by the manufacturer Barreiros Diesel,[13] were rebadged as Renaults and soon after replaced by French-designed models.
In 1987, Renault Véhicules Industriels took over from its parent company Renault a 42% stake in the American manufacturer Mack Trucks[14] which became a fully owned subsidiary of Renault Véhicules Industriels in 1990.[15]
In 1991, RVI purchased a 37.5% shareholding in French bodybuilder Heuliez Bus.[16][17] In 1994, RVI purchased a 34% stake in the Czech bus manufacturer Karosa, increasing its ownership to a majority 51% in 1996 and 96% in 2000.[18] In 1997 Renault V. I. entered into a cooperation agreement with the Finnish truck producer Sisu. In 2002 the company signed a deal with the Chinese company Dongfeng Motor to manufacture engines.[19]
Renault Trucks took part in the FIA European Championship, running Renault Premium powered by 13-litre DXi13 engines. The Renault Trucks-MKR Technology team won in 2010.
Also, the Uruguayan plant of cars owned by Nordex S.A. in Uruguay has made since 2004 the Renault Trucks models like Midlum series.[20]
The Volvo Group invested about €2 billion to develop a new line of Renault Trucks vehicles (C, D, K, T) which were introduced through 2013 replacing the previous models.[21]
Changes of ownership
As part of Renault's restructuring following privatisation in 1996, the heavy vehicles operations of bus and truck were divested. In 1999, the Renault and Karosa bus and coach operations were split off from Renault Véhicules Industriels and merged with Fiat-Iveco's bus and coach operations to form the jointly owned subsidiary Irisbus.[18] In 2003, Irisbus became a full subsidiary of Iveco and the brand Renault on its products was replaced by the brand Irisbus.
In April 2000, Renault agreed to terms with Volvo to purchase its truck manufacturing business with Volvo in turn to relinquish its 15% shareholding in Renault and Renault buy a 20% shareholding in Volvo.[22][23] The transaction which included Mack Trucks, but not Renault's stake in Irisbus, was completed on 2 January 2001. RVI was renamed Renault Trucks in 2002.[24] In October 2010 Renault reduced its shareholding in Volvo to 5%.[25] In December 2012, Renault sold its remaining shares in Volvo.[26]
Military vehicles
The Renault Trucks Defense division is wholly owned by Renault Trucks and is based in Versailles, France. It trades on its 1975 acquisition of Berliet and claims to have over 30,000 vehicles in use around the world.[27] Its status as the leading supplier to the French Army was put in jeopardy in 2010 when the government placed a $214m order to Italian competitor Iveco.[28] In 2016, Volvo announced its intention of divesting Renault Trucks Defense, as part of the selling of its Government Sales division.[29]
It manufactures a range of special vehicles aimed at the defense and security markets, including the Sherpa, VAB armoured personnel carrier, the AMC armoured multirole carrier and Kerax ranges.
In 2006 Renault Trucks took over ACMAT, but the defence and security vehicle manufacturer retained its own name and identity.
On 24 May 2018, Renault Trucks Defense was renamed as Arquus.[30]
Products
Current products
Delivery range
- Renault Trucks Master (rebadged,[31] Renault-built vehicle sold by Renault Trucks dealerships under a special agreement)[32]
- Renault Trucks Trafic (rebadged, Renault-built vehicle sold by Renault Trucks dealerships under a special agreement) [31]
Distribution range
Construction range
Long distance range
Military SUVs
Military trucks
Future products
- Renault Trucks Oxygen
In 2023, Sparrow Recovery took delivery of the first 120 tonne Renault Truck C520 recovery vehicle currently operating in the UK.[33]
Former truck models
- Dodge 50
- Dodge 100
- Dodge 300
- Renault Access, joint venture with Dennis Eagle, replaced Renault Puncher in 2010[34]
- Renault C
- Renault B/Renault Messenger
- Renault J
- Renault M/Renault S (Midliner)
- Renault G (Manager/Maxter)
- Renault Kerax
- Renault R (Major)
- Renault Magnum
- Renault Mascott
- Renault Maxity (built in Spain as a version of the Nissan Cabstar)
- Renault Midlum (sold in Australia as Mack Midlum)
- Renault Puncher 280 HP / 20 or 26 tonnes.
- Renault Premium (sold in Australia as Mack Premium, in New Zealand as Mack Quantum)
- Renault Premium Lander
- Renault Premium Route
Former bus models
- Renault PR100, previously sold under the Berliet name, launched in 1972. Some Australian versions of the PR100.2 carried dual Renault and Mack logos
- Renault PR112 was a 1994 upgrade to the PR100 using a front end designed by coachbuilder Safra
- Renault PR180 was the articulated version of the PR100, launched in 1981, later to become the Renault PR112 following a facelift
- Renault R312, replaced in 1996 by the Renault Agora, then renamed Irisbus Agora in 2002. In Australia it was sold as the Renault PR100.3
- Renault Recreo school bus built by Karosa
- Renault SC10, initially sold as the Saviem SC10 from 1965, and then in 1981 it was upgraded to the Renault SC10R when the distinctive curved front window was lost. The SC10U, and its replacement SC10RA featured the unique open rear deck.[35]
- Renault Tracer, replaced by Renault Arés in 2000 and renamed Irisbus Arés in 2001
Former coaches models
- Renault E7, originally launched as the Saviem E7 in 1969
- Renault PR14, originally launched in 1974 as the Berliet Crusair
- Renault PR80S, derived from the Renault PR100
- Renault S-Series coach was marketed as Renault (such as the Renault S45), Saviem and Saviem-Chausson during its production period of 1977 to 1993[36]
- Renault FR1, sold for a short time in the US as Mack FR1. Facelifted and renamed Renault Iliade in 1997
Former trolley bus and tram models
- Renault ER100, originally launched under the Berliet name in 1977, replaced by the Irisbus Cristalis
- Renault PER180, diesel-trolleybus hybrid based on the Renault PR180
- Renault Civis was quickly rebranded Irisbus Civis following the sale of Renault Bus
Concept vehicles
- Renault Radiance (2004)
- Renault Magnum Vega
References
- ^ "2013 Renault Trucks Corporate Legal Information". Renault Trucks. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ a b Carroll, John; Davies, Peter James (2007). Complete Book Tractors and Trucks. Hermes House. pp. 66–67. ISBN 978-1-843-09689-4.
- ^ Kolodziej, Edward A. (1983). "France". In Ball, Nicole; Leitenberg, Milton (eds.). The Structure of the Defense Industry: An International Survey. Routledge. p. 85. ISBN 0-7099-1611-6.
- ^ "New management to take Renault Trucks towards strong growth". Renault Trucks UK. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ a b c "Renault Trucks" (in French). infonet.fr.
- ^ Bradley, Elliot (1979). Trucks and trucking. Crescent Books. p. 94. ISBN 0-517-27343-8.
- ^ Carroll, John; Davies, Peter James (2007). p. 59.
- ^ Davies, Peter J. (2001). An Illustrated A-Z of World Trucks: A Directory of Classic and Contemporary Trucks Around the Globe. Southwater Publishing. p. 169. ISBN 1-842-15459-1.
- ^ Flory, J. (2011). "Appendices". American Cars, 1973–1980: Every Model, Year by Year. McMillan. pp. 892–893. ISBN 978-0-7864-4352-9.
- ^ Kuipers, J. F. J. (1983). Great Trucks. Beekman House. p. 9. ISBN 0-517-38114-1.
- ^ Davies, Peter J. (2001). p. 97.
- ^ Sunday Times (London, England) 5 June 1988
- ^ Davies, Peter J. (2001). p. 45.
- ^ Shope, Dan (28 May 1987). "Mack Shares Shifted at Renault". articles.mcall.com. The Morning Call. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ^ Shope, Dan (2 October 1990). "Renault's Buyout Of Mack Puts Bite Back in the Bulldog". articles.mcall.com. The Morning Call. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ^ Heuliez hold-up Commercial Motor 16 May 1991
- ^ Heuliez deal Commercial Motor 13 June 1991
- ^ a b Pavlínek, Petr (2008). "Restructuring of the Czech Commercial Vehicle Industry". A Successful Transformation?: Restructuring of the Czech Automobile Industry. Contributions to Economics. Springer Publishing. p. 151. ISBN 978-3-7908-2039-3.
- ^ bnet.com December 2002
- ^ "Nordex: "sigue siendo caro producir en Uruguay" | Gente y Negocios". Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ^ "Press release. New Renault Trucks range: centres of profit serving customers' business". Automotiveworld.com. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ Volvo, Renault link trucks CNN Money 25 April 2000
- ^ Volvo buys Renault's truck business Truck & Bus Transportation June 2000 page 19
- ^ "AB Volvo – press release". Cision. 2 January 2001. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012.
- ^ "European carmakers jump after Renault deal", Financial Times October 7, 2010
- ^ "Renault sells remaining Volvo stake". Reuters. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ Renault Trucks Defense website Archived 18 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ UPI.com news 5 January 2011
- ^ Tran, Pierre (4 November 2016). "Volvo Launches RTD Sale, No Timetable". Defense News. Retrieved 14 June 2017.[dead link]
- ^ MacDonald, Andrew. "Renault Trucks Defense renamed Arquus | Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Commercial vehicles:Renault Trucks announces the launch of the Trafic" (Press release). Renault Trucks. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "En 2012, dans un contexte économique difficile, Renault Trucks maintient ses positions et prépare l'avenir" [In 2012, within a difficult economic context, Renault Trucks maintains its position and prepares for the future] (in French). Renault Trucks. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ "Sparrow Recovery Adds UK's First 120 Tonne Renault". On Scene. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Roadtransport.com, July 7, 2010 Archived 13 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ French Bus Page website Archived 12 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bus Explorer website Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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