On September 10, Mr. Lu Haifeng, CEO of Highly Marelli, visited Mrs. Striesel, Vice President of Global Procurement at Renault, for a friendly and in-depth discussion.

 (Second from the left is Renault's Global Purchasing VP Mrs. Striesel, second from the right is Highly Marelli CEO Mr. Lu Haifeng, and on the far right is Mr. Simon Dobson, Region Leader of Highly Marelli Europe.)

  Mr. Lu expressed his gratitude to Renault for its valuable support during Highly Marelli's challenging times. He emphasized that their collaboration signifies not just a partnership but also a strategic alignment in the global automotive industry. He noted that Highly Marelli aims to leverage its global presence and experience in the Chinese market to support Renault's growth and tackle global automotive challenges together.

  Mrs. Striesel highlighted that Chinese OEMs, particularly BYD, will be crucial benchmarks for Renault's future competitiveness. She noted the need for support from experienced suppliers like Highly Marelli in areas such as short development cycles, technical specifications, and cost quality control. In response, Mr. Lu suggested a workshop to explore suitable collaboration models and technical specifications to achieve their shared goals. This proposal was well-received by Renault, with both sides agreeing that enhanced communication and collaboration could boost their competitiveness in the global automotive market.

  The two parties discussed the market landscape following the dissolution of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Renault expressed its commitment to strengthening its market position based on its core business and building a robust strategic alliance with partners like Highly Marelli. This adjustment aims to ensure healthy growth in the European market while expanding global market share.

  This meeting deepened the partnership between Renault and Highly Marelli, outlining a clear direction for their future in the global automotive market. Both parties committed to maintaining close communication, collaboratively tackling market challenges, and promoting technological innovation and sustainable development in the industry.