Nissan CEO, Ghosn sought new alliance partner, report says

Ghosn looking glum web.jpg — Any evidence that there were discussions with Saikawa to expand the alliance could help Ghosn in his defense against charges of financial crimes. (Bloomberg)

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Ania Nussbaum and Ma Jie

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Bloomberg

April 01, 2019 09:18 AM

TOKYO -- Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa and the automaker's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, considered bringing in a new partner for the alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi Motors last year and discussed possible acquisitions in China.

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