Nissan still haunted by Ghosn's strategy of scale in US market

Japanese automaker in uphill battle to cut discounts and revamp brand image

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To improve its brand, Nissan Motor is embarking on a surge of new vehicle roll-outs, which will include the IMs electric autonomous sedan. © Reuters

TATSUYA OKADA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Nissan Motor's aggressive expansion pursued by former chief Carlos Ghosn continues to burden the Japanese automaker, with hefty sales incentives promoted under his leadership resulting in a precipitous drop in North American earnings for the first half.

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