Renault, Nissan loosen ties further to aid Japan automaker's turnaround

Cross-shareholdings to shrink; Nissan no longer required to invest in EV unit Ampere

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Renault will continue to make cars for Nissan at the factory in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, while Nissan will not have to invest in Renault's electric vehicle unit Ampere. © Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) -- Automakers Renault and Nissan Motor said on Monday they had agreed to further amend their two-decade-old partnership to allow for a reduction in their cross-shareholdings in a move aimed at helping Nissan's recovery.

The change in terms, lowering the required shareholding to 10% from 15% previously, comes a day before Ivan Espinosa takes over as CEO of the struggling Japanese carmaker, under pressure to significantly boost its competitiveness.

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