Groupe Renault has announced the appointment of an independent distributor to operate the Renault network in Australia.
Australia joins several overseas markets moving to distributorships as part of Groupe Renault’s global reorganisation.
Sydney-based RVDA, a subsidiary of the Balverona Group owned by Neville Crichton, will operate the Renault brand in Australia from 1 April this year. The existing Renault dealer network will remain unchanged.
“This announcement by Groupe Renault secures Australia’s future as an important market,” said Renault Australia Managing Director Anouk Poelmann.
“After recording a strong sales result in a difficult year, Renault is on track to cement its position as a premium mainstream brand in Australia.”
Crichton, CNZM, said of the appointment: “We have a strong track record in successfully building and managing world-renowned automotive brands locally. This announcement enables the Renault brand to stay in Australia and allow its customers to continue enjoying the same high levels of service they have come to expect from one of the world’s leading automotive brands.”