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Ghosn hid Nissan salary fearing Renault ouster, Tokyo court told

Business Jan 15, 2021

Ghosn hid Nissan salary fearing Renault ouster, Tokyo court told

Whistleblower Hari Nada says Ghosn concealed his true compensation because he feared the repercussions in France.

How the global chip shortage is impacting domestic carmakers

Business / Corporate Jan 14, 2021

How the global chip shortage is impacting domestic carmakers

Lockdowns and travel restrictions are prompting housebound shoppers to snap up more phones, game consoles, smart TVs and laptops.

Japan auto sales plunged 11.5% last year in biggest drop since 2011

Business Jan 6, 2021

Japan auto sales plunged 11.5% last year in biggest drop since 2011

Sales saw the most extreme fall in nine years, according to data from industry bodies. Car demand usually grows toward April but uncertainty remains as COVID-19 cases surge.

For Japan's automakers, Brexit deal may be too little, too late

Business Dec 29, 2020

For Japan's automakers, Brexit deal may be too little, too late

by Craig Trudell and Siddharth Philip

Automakers including Nissan Motor might struggle to qualify some U.K.-assembled models for tariff-free export to the EU as they evaluate their local sourcing.

Toyota's global output hits record in November despite pandemic

Business / Corporate Dec 26, 2020

Toyota's global output hits record in November despite pandemic

Toyota said Friday its global production in November climbed 7% from a year earlier, marking a record for the month and showing resilience against disruptions caused by the pandemic.

Lebanon yet to begin probe into Ghosn's escape from Japan, prosecutor says

National Dec 24, 2020

Lebanon yet to begin probe into Ghosn's escape from Japan, prosecutor says

Prosecutor General Ghassan Oweidat says the former Nissan boss is 'yet to be charged with a crime that is punishable by law in Lebanon.'

Ghosn’s former Japan lawyer sues government for illegal search

National / Crime & Legal Dec 23, 2020

Ghosn’s former Japan lawyer sues government for illegal search

Although Junichiro Hironaka’s office was searched, he didn’t turn over a computer that prosecutors believe Ghosn used when he was released on bail.

Nissan decides against making EV in U.K. over Brexit worries

Business Dec 17, 2020

Nissan decides against making EV in U.K. over Brexit worries

by River Davis

The battery-powered Ariya sport utility vehicle will instead be made at a facility in Tochigi Prefecture and shipped to Europe and the U.S.

Carlos Ghosn investigated by France over possible tax evasion

Business Dec 15, 2020

Carlos Ghosn investigated by France over possible tax evasion

by Tara Patel

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Monday declined to confirm a probe into Ghosn’s tax affairs.

Nissan joins GM in exiting auto group backing Trump on emissions

Business Dec 5, 2020

Nissan joins GM in exiting auto group backing Trump on emissions

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. on Friday joined General Motors Co. in exiting a group of automakers that had backed U.S. President Donald Trump in his bid to prevent California from imposing its own vehicle emissions rules. GM last week reversed course in an ongoing ...

Ghosn’s repeated arrests 'extrajudicial abuse,' says U.N. panel

Business Nov 24, 2020

Ghosn’s repeated arrests 'extrajudicial abuse,' says U.N. panel

While Ghosn is unlikely to ever face trial or detention in Japan again, the report could be relevant for several ongoing proceedings related to the former auto executive.

Nissan said to be in talks with U.S. startup to electrify pickup truck

Business / Corporate Nov 20, 2020

Nissan said to be in talks with U.S. startup to electrify pickup truck

by Gabrielle Coppola

Nissan has never fared well in the competitive U.S. full-size truck market, and demand for the Titan plunged 38% last year.

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