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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 23, 2018
Nissan's Hiroto Saikawa, a hard-nosed leader, takes center stage after Ghosn's ouster
In sacking his long-time mentor, Carlos Ghosn, as chairman of Nissan Motor Co., CEO Hiroto Saikawa has only bolstered his reputation for being a tough leader unafraid to antagonize people in the interests of business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Nov 23, 2018
With Carlos Ghosn in the rearview mirror, Nissan looks forward in fast-changing automobile world
Carlos Ghosn's ouster as chairman of Nissan Motor Co. signals that the automaker is seeking to reshape itself to better deal with a rapidly changing market environment, breaking from nearly two decades under his charismatic leadership style, according to some analysts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 21, 2018
Renault and Nissan lurch toward war
There's one thing that's clear amid the uncertain future for this carmaking alliance: The Japanese company wants Ghosn gone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2018
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance seen surviving the arrest of Carlos Ghosn
The arrest Monday of Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is widely credited with turning around the struggling Yokohama-based automaker and forming one of the world's most powerful auto groups, has sent shock waves through the industry and left observers wondering what will become of the firm's cross-border alliance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 26, 2018
Carlos Ghosn vows to stay as Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance nears a crossroads
Carlos Ghosn, who built the three-way union of Renault, Nissan. and Mitsubishi Motors, said overseeing the group is a job he isn't looking to relinquish.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 18, 2018
Renault-Nissan teams up with Google, letting Android take over the dashboard
Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. are about to do what many carmakers have been trying to avoid: let Google into the dashboard.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 5, 2018
Renault and Nissan eye possible merger within two years: sources
Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. have given themselves two years to decide on a possible merger or find an alternative mechanism to enhance their partnership, people familiar with the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 27, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors to provide plug-in hybrid technology to Renault
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will provide its plug-in hybrid technology to Renault SA as part of their three-way alliance with Nissan Motor Co., a source said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2018
'Zero chance' Renault will make Nissan and Mitsubishi full subsidiaries, alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn says
Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of the alliance between Renault SA, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Nissan Motor Co., said Friday there is "zero chance" that the French automaker will make the two other companies wholly owned subsidiaries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 20, 2018
Nissan-Renault alliance needs to brainstorm a sustainable future for his eventual exit, Ghosn says
The alliance between Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. needs to come up with a sustainable plan for a future when Carlos Ghosn is no longer around as chairman to guide the partnership, the top executive said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 17, 2018
Ghosn mulling changes to Nissan-Renault structure
Japanese automaker confirms that the chairman of the alliance is thinking about reviewing the cross-shareholding arrangement between the two automakers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 29, 2018
Nissan and Renault make progress on rumored merger
Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. are in talks to merge and create a new company that trades as a single stock, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 8, 2018
Nissan in talks to buy France's Renault stake in merger prelude
Renault SA and alliance partner Nissan Motor Co. are discussing plans for a closer tie-up in which the Japanese carmaker would acquire the bulk of the French state's 15 percent Renault stake, people close to the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 2, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors clings to Ghosn-led alliance as closer integration fuels revival
After helping Mitsubishi Motors Corp. get back on its feet, Carlos Ghosn is aiming to keep the automaker on stable ground — and benefit the two other carmakers he leads along the way.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 23, 2018
Nissan and DeNA to launch self-driving taxi trial in Yokohama
Nissan and the game maker plan to hold a two-week experiment in Yokohama to develop a ride-hailing app for self-driving cabs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 30, 2018
Nissan-Mitsubishi-Renault alliance takes No. 2 spot in global auto sales for first time
The alliance of Nissan Motor Co., Renault SA of France and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said its global auto sales in 2017 rose 6.5 percent to 10,608,366 units on brisk sales in China, ranking second for the first time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2018
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi plans $1 billion fund for auto tech startups
The world's largest automotive alliance will invest as much as $1 billion (about ¥112 billion) to fund mobility startups over the next five years, as it looks to make inroads with new technology at a time of rapid upheaval for the transportation sector.
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Dec 7, 2017
Honda boss Yusuke Hasegawa leaves team in management shake-up
Honda on Thursday made a major change at the top of its Formula One engine supply operation, parting ways with chief Yusuke Hasegawa and eliminating his position.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 30, 2017
Renault-Nissan expands China EV foray via Dongfeng alliance
The Renault-Nissan alliance is expanding its push into China, teaming up with Dongfeng Motor Group Co. on its first locally designed electric vehicle as emissions rules tighten in the world's largest car market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 6, 2017
Ghosn boosts Renault's China ties with Brilliance van buy-in
Renault SA has agreed to acquire almost half of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.'s unprofitable minibus unit, giving the French carmaker a foothold in light commercial vehicles in the world's largest auto market.

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