Renault Lifts Margin Guidance on Strong Demand, Pricing

The transcript discusses the strong demand in the automotive market, likening it to a Churchillian era. The speaker is optimistic about future performance, citing consistent improvements over past semesters and plans to launch 12 new models next year. Despite challenges in the market, such as pricing pressures and uncertainties, the company aims to maintain a solid margin and improve performance, aided by deflationary trends in energy and raw material costs.

What is one of the key factors the company believes will drive future success?

• Reducing the number of models

• Launching 12 new models next year

• Increasing prices

• Cutting down on marketing

What margin percentage does the company aim to maintain by the end of the year?

• 8.0%

• 7.6%

• 6.5%

• 7.0%

According to the speaker, which half of the year typically performs better in the automotive industry?

• Both halves perform equally

• It varies every year

• Second half

• First half

What positive trend is mentioned that could impact the company's costs?

• Inflationary movements in energy costs

• Deflationary movements in energy costs

• Increase in raw material prices

• Stable energy costs

Despite market pressures, what is the company's commitment?

• To improve performance

• To increase prices

• To maintain current performance levels

• To reduce workforce