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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 28, 2019
Nissan to invest ¥33 billion on advanced manufacturing technology
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will invest ¥33 billion ($301 million) to introduce advanced manufacturing technology at a plant in Japan to tackle the challenges of producing next-generation vehicles such as electric, intelligent and connected cars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 19, 2019
On Ghosn arrest anniversary, Nissan still in dire need of repairing Renault ties
Nissan Motor Co. has been mostly preoccupied with a management overhaul and infighting with alliance partner Renault SA since the arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn a year ago, making only limited progress in fixing its battered earnings.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2019
Carlos Ghosn's strategy: Convince court he's the victim of a conspiracy
A year after his arrest, Carlos Ghosn's strategy to exonerate himself from allegations of fraud and financial wrongdoing is becoming clearer: It's all a conspiracy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 1, 2019
Nissan names new CFO, shuffles execs ahead of CEO Makoto Uchida's arrival
Nissan Motor Co. unveiled the responsibilities of its new top managers, appointing a new chief financial officer and making other executive moves as the automaker seeks to turn a new page almost a year since the arrest of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 25, 2019
Renault makes cuts to outlook expecting global auto woes to deepen
Renault SA has cut its outlook for the global auto market, expecting demand to shrink by around 4 percent this year after the French carmaker slashed its forecasts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 21, 2019
Renault's weaker outlook raises odds for deal on Nissan stake
Renault SA's growing litany of woes could nudge the French carmaker to reduce its stake in Nissan Motor Co., a step that would help ease their strained relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2019
Renault CEO Clotilde Delbos signals strategy reset to get carmaker back on track
Within a week of taking the helm, Renault SA interim Chief Executive Officer Clotilde Delbos called into question the strategic road map that had been meant to carry the French carmaker through 2022.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 11, 2019
Clotilde Delbos takes helm at Renault after board votes to replace CEO Thierry Bollore
Renault SA appointed Clotilde Delbos interim chief executive officer after ousting CEO Thierry Bollore, as the French carmaker seeks to turn the page on the Carlos Ghosn era.
EDITORIALS
Oct 11, 2019
Nissan's leaders will be put to test
Can the automaker's new leaders reverse its flagging fortunes?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 9, 2019
Nissan power struggle ends in uneasy compromise with three contenders taking top roles
The carmaker's directors tapped Makoto Uchida, head of its China joint venture, as CEO, to work alongside new COO Ashwani Gupta and Jun Seki, the new deputy COO.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 9, 2019
Renault could tap Nissan for help as it mulls bigger electric car to compete against Tesla's Model 3
Renault SA is rushing to keep up with rivals to tap growing demand for electric cars in Europe with new models — possibly with the help of Nissan Motor Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 8, 2019
Nissan picks new CEO to lead recovery from Carlos Ghosn scandal
Nissan Motor Co. named the head of its China joint venture as chief executive officer, as the carmaker looks to heal divisions caused by its former chairman's arrest and repair fraught relations with partner Renault SA.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 25, 2019
Renault chairman would be 'delighted' to rekindle Fiat deal
Renault SA Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said he would back a tie up with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV should another opportunity arise to get a deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 21, 2019
Tokyo court plans to hold hearing for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn next April
The Tokyo District Court is expected to hold the first hearing for former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn on April 21 on charges he underreported his remuneration by around u00a59 billion over eight years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 16, 2019
Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa resigns; new chief to face challenge of reviving profit
Nissan Motor Co. CEO Hiroto Saikawa resigned from his post Monday after admitting to overpayment of remuneration and his successor, to be picked next month, will face immense pressure to revive profitability and repair ties with alliance partner Renault SA.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Sep 9, 2019
Hiroto Saikawa's departure only adds to Nissan's uncertainty
Nissan Motor Co. has announced that CEO Hiroto Saikawa will step down next Monday, which will likely add another layer of dark clouds over the viability of the Yokohama-based automaker already mired in low profits, waning trust in corporate governance and a shaky alliance with French Renault SA.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 7, 2019
Top Nissan investigator into CEO Hiroto Saikawa's excess pay set to quit carmaker
Nissan Motor Co.'s internal investigation into former Chairman Carlos Ghosn's alleged financial misconduct has been completed and the results will be reported to its board meeting this coming week.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 6, 2019
Nissan overpaid Carlos Ghosn whistleblower Hari Nada along with CEO Hiroto Saikawa
Nissan Motor Co. overpaid other executives in addition to its chief executive officer, according to people with knowledge of the matter, among them Senior Vice President Hari Nada, a key figure in the downfall of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 6, 2019
Nissan mulls exit from South Korea as trade tensions rise: newspaper
Nissan Motor Co. is considering pulling out of South Korea, the Financial Times reported on Friday, as political and trade tensions between Japan and South Korea have caused sales of Japanese products in the neighboring country to plummet.
BUSINESS
Sep 3, 2019
METI chief and French counterpart affirm support for Nissan-Renault amid rapid industry changes
The Japanese and French economy ministers agreed Monday to support the alliance between Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA in its bid to improve competitiveness in an auto industry rapidly shifting to electrified and self-driving vehicles, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said.

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