Nissan-Renault new chapter should be based on innovation, not scale

Days of 'Le Cost Cutter' and government intervention are over for auto partners

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The challenge now for both companies is to redefine their alliance. © Kyodo

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor and French counterpart Renault have finalized the framework for an agreement to change the structure of their partnership. Renault currently holds 43% of Nissan's shares, but with the new agreement each company will hold 15% of the other's shares. This will make the partnership more equal. We will pay close attention to the French-Japanese business alliance as it sets off on a new journey, navigating the rapidly changing auto market.

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