Groupe Renault confirms FCA's proposal for a 50/50 merger and will study further this opportunity

27 May 2019, 09:05:22

Groupe Renault confirms FCA's proposal for a 50/50 merger and will study further this opportunityThis morning Groupe Renault confirmed in an official press release that "it received a proposal from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) regarding a potential 50/50 merger transaction between Groupe Renault and FCA." Following this announcement, the company's Board of Directors met today to examine the proposal and decided to study with interest the opportunity of such a business combination. Renault promises it will release further announcements related to the matter in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Source

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2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI

2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 166 kW

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 161.3 in / 4096 mm
Width: 71.5 in / 1816 mm
Height: 59.6 in / 1513 mm
Curb weight: 3395.12 lb / 1540 kg
Electric motor: 166 kW, 290 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 55 kWh

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé S Electric

Length: 196.5 in / 4991 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.0 in / 1650 mm
Curb weight: 5698.95 lb / 2585 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé Turbo Electric

Length: 196.3 in / 4985 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.0 in / 1650 mm
Curb weight: 5884.14 lb / 2669 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric

Length: 196.3 in / 4985 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.0 in / 1650 mm
Curb weight: 5637.22 lb / 2557 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh

2027 BMW i7

2027 BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 212.4 in / 5395 mm
Width: 76.8 in / 1950 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 6106.8 lb / 2770 kg
Electric motor #1: 360 kW, 650 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 112.5 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2027 BMW i7

2027 BMW i7 60 xDrive

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 212.4 in / 5395 mm
Width: 76.8 in / 1950 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 5941.46 lb / 2695 kg
Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 112.5 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2027 BMW i7

2027 BMW i7 50 xDrive

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 212.4 in / 5395 mm
Width: 76.8 in / 1950 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 5941.46 lb / 2695 kg
Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 6000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 112.5 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

2027 Mercedes-Benz C

2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric

Length: 192.2 in / 4883 mm
Width: 74.5 in / 1892 mm
Height: 59.2 in / 1503 mm
Curb weight: 5423.37 lb / 2460 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 94 kWh, Voltage: 800 V

2026 Porsche Cayenne

2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric

Length: 196.5 in / 4991 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.9 in / 1674 mm
Curb weight: 5632.81 lb / 2555 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh

2026 Porsche Cayenne

2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric

Length: 196.3 in / 4985 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.9 in / 1674 mm
Curb weight: 5831.23 lb / 2645 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh

2026 Porsche Cayenne

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Length: 196.3 in / 4985 mm
Width: 78.0 in / 1980 mm
Height: 65.9 in / 1674 mm
Curb weight: 5566.67 lb / 2525 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 113 kWh

2027 Volvo EX60

2027 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 5302.12 lb / 2405 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 117 kWh

2027 Volvo EX60

2027 Volvo EX60 P10 AWD Electric

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 5180.86 lb / 2350 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 95 kWh

2027 Volvo EX60

2027 Volvo EX60 P6 Electric RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
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Battery: 83 kWh

2026 BMW iX

2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive

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Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
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Curb weight: 5687.93 lb / 2580 kg
Electric motor #1: 360 kW, 650 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V

2026 BMW iX

2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5687.93 lb / 2580 kg
Electric motor #1: 360 kW, 650 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V

2026 BMW iX

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Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
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Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V

2026 BMW iX

2026 BMW iX xDrive60 US

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Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5522.58 lb / 2505 kg
Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
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Voltage: 369 V