Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Renault Chennai Plant Renamed in Honor of Gérard DéTourbet
Renault, a car company, has a factory in India where they build cars.
They decided to give this factory a new name to honor a very clever engineer named Gérard DéTourbet.
He was important because he helped create popular car models for Renault, like the Kwid and the Duster.
He also helped make another car called the Logan.
The head of Renault in India, Stéphane Deblaise, announced the new name: the Gérard DéTourbet Chennai Plant.
The French Ambassador to India was also there for the ceremony.
Gérard DéTourbet passed away a few years ago, but this is a way to remember his great work in designing cars.
Renault's Chennai plant has been renamed the Gérard DéTourbet Chennai Plant.
The renaming honors French engineer Gérard DéTourbet, known for inventing models like the Kwid and Duster.
Stéphane Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group India, announced the name change on social media.
Gérard DéTourbet, who passed away in December 2019, also contributed to the Logan sedan.
The Ambassador of France, Thierry Mathou, attended the renaming event.
- Who
- Renault, Gérard DéTourbet (deceased engineer), Stéphane Deblaise (CEO, Renault Group India), Thierry Mathou (Ambassador of France)
- What
- Renault's Chennai plant was renamed the Gérard DéTourbet Chennai Plant.
- When
- November 14, 2025
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To pay tribute to Gérard DéTourbet, the inventor of successful Renault models like the Kwid and Duster, and the Logan sedan.
- Renamed Plant
- Gérard DéTourbet Chennai Plant
- Honoree
- Gérard DéTourbet
- Key Models Invented
- Kwid, Duster, Logan
- Announced By
- Stéphane Deblaise, CEO, Renault Group India
- Notable Attendee
- Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France
- DéTourbet's Passing
- December 2019 (age 73)