MAKUHARI, Chiba Pref. -- Nissan Motor Co. and French automaker Renault SA are reaping the benefits of their partnership in technological development and businesses in overseas markets, officials of the two companies said Thursday.

"We have just started seeing results from the alliance," said Louis Schweitzer, chairman and chief executive officer of Renault. "The partnership is beginning to bear fruit."

Schweitzer, speaking in his native French, was addressing a news conference at the Tokyo Motor Show.