Nissan Motor Co., the country's second-largest automaker, is in talks with billionaire Eike Batista for a possible partnership in Brazil as it seeks to quadruple its output capacity in the Latin American country.
The Yokohama-based carmaker is considering options for a new plant in Brazil, including a deal with Batista, Brazil's richest man, Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga told reporters Tuesday in Sao Paulo. Nissan is evaluating alternatives for its new Brazilian plant, he said, declining to provide details of possible partnerships.
"We've had some discussions with Batista, but we still have several options for this project," Shiga said at a news conference.