THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE CHOOSES AXA FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE ASSISTANCE IN EUROPE

21 December 2010

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender launched in early 2010.

Renault and Nissan are readying to launch a range of new services to ensure the mobility and peace of mind of their future electric vehicle customers. AXA vehicle assistance is the first step in this global approach to preparing for the wide-scale launch of electric vehicles.

Renault and Nissan will bring customers a full set of innovative services specific to the new market, alongside conventional roadside breakdown assistance and towing. Enabling customers to get from A to B as quickly and smoothly as possible, these services will initially be available in the 21 following European countries: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, UK, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.

Vehicle assistance accounts for a full 40% of AXA Assistance's business worldwide, with some 4 million cases. The company has prepared extensively for the opening of this promising market, both by getting its breakdown assistance partners involved and by adapting the service at its assistance platforms. Working with a specialized international body, AXA has organized dedicated training courses at its assistance platforms and with service providers.

The new market is vital for the image of AXA Assistance at a number of levels. Presence in the emerging, high-potential sector of electric vehicles fully involves the company in a policy of technological innovation and sustainable development at pan-European level.

Customer deliveries of the Alliance's first 100% electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF have begun in December in the United States and Japan to be followed by selected markets in Europe. Renault will launch its first three electric models - Kangoo Express Z.E., Fluence Z.E. and Twizy - in the second half of 2011.

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About AXA Assistance

With a turnover of 880 million euros in 2009, 8 million cases handled per year and more than 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries on five continents, AXA Assistance is one of today's world leaders in assistance with four main activities: Automobile, Travel, Home and Health. A longstanding player in vehicle assistance, AXA Assistance is broadening its offer with an exclusive and innovative service.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance

The Renault-Nissan Alliance aims to become the global leader of zero-emission mobility.* It is working on collaborative projects with institutions, governments, municipalities and businesses, to which it contributes its automotive expertise. More than 80 partnerships have thus far been formed worldwide, aimed at developing electric vehicles for as early as 2010 and mass marketing these vehicles widely from 2012.

* zero-emission in use

Press contacts:

AXA Assistance

Vincent Mouray

International Communications

Tel: +331 55 92 10 96

vincent.mouray@axa-assistance.com

Renault SAS

Rochelle Chimenes

Global Marketing & Communications Department

Tel: +33 1 76 84 64 69

rochelle.chimenes@renault.com