The year-end press conference of Renault Trucks’ Italian subsidiary, held on 11 December 2025, provided a detailed overview of the Italian industrial vehicle market as of the end of November, the manufacturer’s strategic priorities and the development paths that will guide the company into the new 2025–2030 cycle. The figures point to stronger shares in several segments, a consolidated position in electric vehicles and an increasingly central role for the service network as a competitive lever.
Chief executive Edouard Savelli explained that in the heavy-duty segment, 16 tonnes and above, the overall market recorded a 3.8% decline in the first eleven months of the year, while Renault Trucks increased its share from 5.8% to 7%, in line with the targets set twelve months earlier. Within the segment, tractor units proved to be the most challenging area, with an overall contraction of 7.7%, while rigid trucks grew by 1.9%. Renault Trucks improved its positioning in both categories, reaching 7.0% in tractor units and 6.9% in rigids, with increases of 1.2 and 1.4 percentage points respectively. In the construction vehicles range, Renault Trucks achieved a 4.1% share, slightly up on the previous year and with further room for development.
The French brand also grew in the medium-duty range, between 11.51 and 15.99 tonnes, where despite an overall market decline of 5.7%, Renault Trucks’ share rose from 6% to 10%. This was one of the most significant results highlighted at the conference, as it demonstrates the brand’s ability to grow even in shrinking segments, thanks to a targeted offering and close work with bodybuilders and professional customers.
The situation is more complex in light vehicles. In the 2.7–6 tonne segment the market lost 9.4% in units, and Renault Trucks closed the first eleven months with a 1.2% share, down from 1.6% the year before. Sales and marketing director Marco Bonaveglio explained that this outcome had been expected, due to the absence of rear-wheel-drive versions in the Master range, a configuration that is fundamental for the Italian market. The arrival of the first vehicles with this layout is seen as a key step in regaining ground during 2026. The Trafic range, despite operating in a market down 16%, shows an improvement in share, rising to 1.9% from 1.4% a year earlier, confirming resilience in a very specific niche.
Looking ahead, Renault Trucks reiterated its medium-term goal of reaching an overall market share of between 9% and 10%, to be built up gradually. In the short term, the priority is to reduce the gap with the closest competitors, leveraging brand awareness and direct product knowledge. In this context, the more than three hundred road tests carried out in Italy between April and November are seen as a decisive tool to overcome the reservations of operators who have never driven a Renault Trucks vehicle. Feedback highlights appreciation for cab comfort, the new dashboard, interior functionality and the efficiency of the driveline. The 480 Turbo Compound and 520 engines are cited as examples of a good balance between low consumption and available torque, while the in-house developed gearbox is identified as one of the Group’s main distinguishing features.
Electric mobility is a central chapter. Renault Trucks confirms a strong commitment in this area, where it holds a 14% share in the Itec and Macater markets, ranking second overall. The company underlines that the growth of electric trucks is driven by the entry of new operators and by a collective approach, considered essential for the sector’s development. The stated objective is to maintain a podium position in the coming years. At Solutrans, the brand unveiled new electric models, including the T5, T35 and T7 versions, and in particular the T 780 extended, equipped with up to eight L-shaped 97 kWh batteries. With an additional axle, the declared maximum range reaches 600 km.
The service network emerges as one of the pillars of Renault Trucks’ strategy. In Italy it comprises around one hundred service points and a thousand technicians, with almost one thousand hours of training delivered to ensure consistent performance. The network is undergoing further development through the entry of a new partner, Athena, and the strengthening of collaborations with financial operators, charging solution providers and specialised bodybuilders. Rental also plays an important role, accounting for more than 30% of diesel vehicles and close to 80% of electric vehicles in Italy. In this context, the availability of complete ranges, including electric versions and the new rear-wheel-drive Master models, is seen as a prerequisite for competing effectively in 2026.
The conference also marked a significant governance transition. After twelve years, the mandate of the previous global chief executive has come to an end, although he remains within the Group. The new CEO, Antoine Duclot, in post for around a month, will present the 2025–2030 cycle strategy at the end of January. This change at the top accompanies the start of a new phase, in which market share growth, the development of electric vehicles and service quality are identified as the main levers to consolidate Renault Trucks’ presence in the Italian transport market.
