Renault CEO calls UK’s 2030 ICE car ban ‘stupid’

October 20, 2026

Renault Group CEO François Provost has openly challenged Britain’s plans to phase out new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, calling the idea of banning non-electric vehicles ‘stupid’. His comments are striking from the head of a manufacturer investing billions in electric mobility, but they reflect Renault’s increasingly pragmatic approach to electrification. Speaking to The […]