Ten months after taking over as CEO of Renault Group, Francois Provost has unveiled his own strategy, called Futuready, for the company's development, Autocar reports.

Although the new boss promised to continue the path of the "Renaulution" program launched in 2021 after Luca de Meo's departure, in practice he has already begun to implement noticeable changes in the structure of the concern.

The Futuready plan envisages simplifying the Renault Group's management system, reducing the cost of developing new models by 40%, as well as launching 36 new cars across all brands of the group by 2030. In addition, the company intends to more actively develop its business in the markets of India, South Korea, and Latin America.

During a visit to Renault’s closed test center in Aubevoye, near Paris, Provost personally assessed promising models, some of which will appear on the market in a few years. Among the projects under development are the new generation of the Renault Scenic and its sportier relative, the Rafale.

The company’s management is already discussing changes to the design of these cars in order to more clearly distinguish them in terms of positioning. Particular attention is paid to the future budget crossover Renault Bridger, which is being created primarily for the Indian market. According to Provost, India will become one of the main directions of Renault’s expansion in the coming years. Despite the interest in the model from other regions, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the company does not yet plan to expand the geographical scope of its sales. During the tests, the Renault boss also studied new technologies, including the “steer-by-wire” system, which may gradually appear in future models of the concern. Provost admitted that such solutions require major investments, but he considers them an important direction of development. Separately, he confirmed that the revival of the Renault Sport brand is not being considered. The company will continue the development of sports cars through the Alpine brand. Observers note that the new leader has a calmer and more pragmatic management style compared to the charismatic de Meo. However, the first months of his work show that Provost intends not only to maintain the path of modernization of Renault, but also to give it his own direction.