AutomobilesNissan-Renault alliance to deepen cooperation and cut costs
Carmakers seek more efficiency but rule out merger, operating board chairman says
Nissan and Renault, which are in a three-way tie-up with Mitsubishi Motors, are shifting away from their previous focus on sales volumes. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Nissan Motor, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors set out on Wednesday their plans to deepen their carmaking alliance to confront plunging vehicle demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they would become more efficient and cut costs while ruling out a full merger.