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Fear and reprisals: How Nissan crushed its Ghosn probe whistleblower

Business / Corporate Mar 30, 2021

Fear and reprisals: How Nissan crushed its Ghosn probe whistleblower

by Reed Stevenson and Brian Bremner

The firm's former top lawyer says he endured retaliation, demotions and surveillance of his family after questioning the integrity of the investigation.

Chip shortage makes repair of Renesas factory in Japan a national effort

Business Mar 24, 2021

Chip shortage makes repair of Renesas factory in Japan a national effort

by River Davis and Yuki Furukawa

The auto sector and chip manufacturing are among top export categories for the world’s third-largest economy.

Two Americans accused of aiding Ghosn escape indicted in Japan

National / Crime & Legal Mar 22, 2021

Two Americans accused of aiding Ghosn escape indicted in Japan

Michael Taylor and his son Peter face a charge of enabling Ghosn, who was stuffed into an equipment case, to jump bail and travel to Lebanon via Turkey.

Fire and ice aggravate chip supply headache for car industry

Business / Economy Mar 22, 2021

Fire and ice aggravate chip supply headache for car industry

by Reed Stevenson and Chikafumi Hodo

A fire at a semiconductor factory in Japan, cold weather in North America and ongoing competition for chips are all hitting the global auto industry at the same time.

Nissan to electrify more sedans and SUVs for U.S., says COO Gupta

Business / Corporate Mar 5, 2021

Nissan to electrify more sedans and SUVs for U.S., says COO Gupta

by Chester Dawson and River Davis

Even so, the Japanese automaker isn't rushing to join a stampede into battery-powered trucks, the executive said, citing low demand.

Japan scores rare win with extradition of alleged Carlos Ghosn accomplices

National / Crime & Legal | FOCUS Mar 3, 2021

Japan scores rare win with extradition of alleged Carlos Ghosn accomplices

by River Davis

The government clinched a much-needed symbolic victory in its prosecution of Carlos Ghosn with the successful extradition of two Americans accused of helping the ex-chairman of Nissan Motor Co. escape trial over a year ago. Michael Taylor, 60, and Peter Taylor landed at Narita International ...

Escape artists accused of freeing Carlos Ghosn can't evade reckoning in Japan

National / Crime & Legal | FOCUS Mar 2, 2021

Escape artists accused of freeing Carlos Ghosn can't evade reckoning in Japan

by David Yaffe-Bellany

Emails, court documents and more than a dozen interviews detail the Taylors' failed quest to employ tactics that let so many well-connected people avoid legal trouble in the Trump era.

U.S. suspects in Carlos Ghosn's escape arrested by Japan prosecutors

National / Crime & Legal Mar 2, 2021

U.S. suspects in Carlos Ghosn's escape arrested by Japan prosecutors

An airplane from Boston carrying Michael Taylor, 60, a former Green Beret, and his son, Peter Taylor, 28, arrived at Narita Airport near Tokyo on Tuesday afternoon.

Nissan touts breakthrough with engine in reducing CO2 emissions

Business / Corporate Feb 27, 2021

Nissan touts breakthrough with engine in reducing CO2 emissions

A new thermal efficiency level would improve fuel consumption by 25% over the 40% thermal efficiency level in the upcoming e-Power engine, the company said.

Japan automakers' output falls 4.5% in January due to chip shortage

Business Feb 25, 2021

Japan automakers' output falls 4.5% in January due to chip shortage

Only Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. saw their production in the month climb from the previous year.

Turkey sentences three to prison for helping Ghosn flee Japan

Business / Corporate Feb 25, 2021

Turkey sentences three to prison for helping Ghosn flee Japan

Two pilots and an employee of a small private airline were each jailed for four years and two months.

Ex-Nissan CEO testifies against Ghosn in alleged financial misconduct

Business Feb 24, 2021

Ex-Nissan CEO testifies against Ghosn in alleged financial misconduct

Hiroto Saikawa admitted during the trial of Greg Kelly, who was a close aide to Ghosn, that he signed documents outlining Ghosn's post-retirement remuneration in front of his boss.

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