Hans Greimel is Asia Editor at Automotive News (www.autonews.com) and co-author of "Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire."
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A Nissan N7 electric sedan is displayed at the Japanese carmaker's booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai on April 23, 2025. © Reuters
Hans Greimel is Asia Editor at Automotive News (www.autonews.com) and co-author of "Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire."