TOKYO -- Negotiations to reshape the alliance between Nissan Motor and its French partner Renault are now likely to continue into next year after the two sides missed yet another target date over disagreements regarding intellectual property.
Japanese automaker resists sharing intellectual property with outside partners

Nissan Motor and French Partner Renault had previously hoped a deal would be announced in November. (Nikkei montage/Reuters/Ken Kobayashi)
TOKYO -- Negotiations to reshape the alliance between Nissan Motor and its French partner Renault are now likely to continue into next year after the two sides missed yet another target date over disagreements regarding intellectual property.