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NISSAN

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2019
Renault's troubled ties to Nissan are hurting the bottom line
For months, Renault SA's partnership with Nissan Motor Co. has been a strain on management and a public relations nightmare. Now the Japanese carmaker's woes are hitting where it really hurts: the bottom line.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Jul 22, 2019
Nissan bets the humble sedan will be the next big thing in auto sales
At a time when younger people drive less and hail more rides, while SUVs reign supreme thanks to low gas prices, Nissan Motor Co. is betting on the humble sedan.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 16, 2019
Nissan releases hybrid version of Skyline as part of effort to recover from scandals
Nissan Motor Co. on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Skyline sports sedan, adding the carmaker's most advanced autonomous driving technology, as well as design elements shared with models like the GT-R sports coupe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 4, 2019
China car sales sink over chaotic adoption of new emissions rules
Shanghai-based Buick dealer Ron Li in late April found himself in an unfamiliar quandary: how to sell off almost 80 sedans and SUVs crowding his dealership lot.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 28, 2019
Carlos Ghosn's wife has a message for the G20
She wants the world leaders gathered in Osaka to notice how Japan's 'hostage justice' system has mistreated Nissan's ex-chairman.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2019
Japan securities regulator seeking to fine Nissan more than ¥2 billion, says source
Japan's securities regulator will seek a fine on Nissan Motor Co. of more than ¥2 billion ($19 million) for allegedly underreporting the pay of the company's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 27, 2019
Nissan to cancel Carlos Ghosn's retirement and stock-linked compensation benefits
In the latest steps by the Japanese automaker to distance itself from its former chairman, Nissan Motor Co. is canceling yet-to-be-paid compensation benefits for Carlos Ghosn.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2019
Nissan shareholders express concern over strained partnership with Renault
A number of stakeholders showed distrust toward Renault, as the two automakers have clashed over a proposed merger and Renault's recent attempt to tie up with Fiat Chrysler.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Commentary
Jun 24, 2019
Will Nissan reforms finally bring end to corporate governance woes?
In many ways, the problems surrounding Nissan Motor Co. have spawned renewed interest in the state of Japan's corporate governance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 23, 2019
Nissan board due to question CEO Hiroto Saikawa on 2013 house purchase
Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa is due to be questioned by the board on Monday about allegations by a former senior executive that he broke company rules to pay for a house in Tokyo, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2019
Japanese government played hidden role in breakdown of Fiat-Renault deal
Concerned that a merger could harm Nissan Motor Co., the Japanese government played a role in the breakdown of talks between Renault SA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 21, 2019
Renault welcomes Nissan's decision to grant seats on board committees
The French carmaker is getting a seat on Nissan's board committees, signaling an end to a dispute that had poisoned the world's largest auto alliance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 20, 2019
Renault and Nissan agree to explore driverless services partnership with Waymo in France and Japan
If the partnership is realized, it will have ramifications for other alliances and other self-driving projects, most of which have yet to hit the road.

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