Luca de Meo's abrupt departure as Renault CEO has kicked off a search for his successor, with analysts mentioning longtime insider Denis Le Vot and Maxime Picat of rival Stellantis as suitable fits to continue the French automaker's turnaround.

Luca de Meo's departure from Renault likely to cause near-term uncertainty as analysts debate whether it will impact its growth strategy and make investors cautious.

The boss of French state-backed car giant Renault has quit unexpectedly after warning that European manufacturers were struggling to compete with cut-price Chinese rivals.

Nissan Motor plans to reduce its stake in French automaker Renault from 15% to 10%, according to CEO Ivan Espinosa.

The head of Renault’s budget brand Dacia, Denis Le Vot, is a frontrunner to become chief executive at the French carmaker, following the shock announcement of Luca de Meo’s exit for luxury group Kering.

The Italian De Meo was at the helm of the French car brand for five years. He remains true to the "lifestyle" theme and moves to the luxury fashion group Kering.

Despite recent divestments, Nissan's CEO insists the move from Renault is strategic, not a breakup. Discover what this means for the future of their enduring automotive alliance.

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