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French ex-culture minister Rachida Dati goes on trial in Carlos Ghosn graft case

France's former culture minister Rachida Dati goes on trial at a Paris court Wednesday in a corruption case involving charges of lobbying for Renault-Nissan when she was a European parliament member. The high-profile case centres on a contract signed in October 2009 between Dati and fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn, then…

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Former justice minister Rachida Dati goes on trial in Paris over corruption

Rachida Dati, a former French culture and justice minister, goes on trial in Paris on Wednesday accused of corruption and influence peddling over €900,000 she received in consultancy fees from a company linked to Renault-Nissan while serving as an MEP.

Radio France Internationale

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa was forced to put together a plan to save the Japanese carmaker in just six weeks: ‘I knew what had to be done’

Espinosa faces the challenging task of revitalizing an automaker that’s getting hit on multiple fronts, from fierce Chinese competition to U.S. tariffs.

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Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on

What do the touchstones of the referendum debate tell us about the complex legacy of Britain leaving the EU?

The Guardian - UK

The Rise, Fall, And Meme-ification Of The Nissan Altima

Rumors of the Nissan Altima’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Despite the waning popularity of mainstream sedans in general over the last decade, Nissan’s mid-sizer is sticking around for another year. Where the Altima’s road ultimately leads is still uncertain, but one thing’s undeniable: the early-2020s meme ecosystem wouldn’t have…

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French police raid culture minister’s home as part of corruption probe into Macron ally

Emmanuel Macron has previously stood by Rachida Dati as she faces several legal cases

The Independent UK

‘We’ve future-proofed’: how UK’s biggest car factory upgraded for EV revolution

Nissan builds in capability to go fully electric at Sunderland plant amid scaling back of transition targets across Europe

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Dati and Ghosn to stand trial over corruption and influence peddling

French financial prosecutors announced Monday that Rachida Dati, the culture minister and leading centre-right candidate for Paris mayor, is set to face trial in September 2026 over suspected corruption.

Radio France Internationale

France's culture minister to be tried on corruption charges linked to Renault-Nissan

France's culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial accused of alleged corruption and abuse of power while she was a Member of European Parliament, a judicial source said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

French culture minister to be tried for alleged corruption while an MEP, source says

Rachida Dati denies lobbying for Renault-Nissan carmaker

The Guardian - UK

What Renault boss Luca de Meo's exit means for Alpine F1 team

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating…

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What Renault boss De Meo's exit means for Alpine F1 team

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating…

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Toyota Contacted Nissan After Honda Merger Failed: Report

On December 23, 2024, Nissan and Honda signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a potential merger. However, the negotiations didn’t last long before the two Japanese automakers parted ways. On February 13, 2025, the companies officially ended talks, partly because Nissan was against becoming a Honda subsidiary. While…

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Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO

Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close

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Carlos Ghosn Says Nissan Is in a 'Desperate Situation'

Say what you will about Carlos Ghosn, but he certainly knows how to stir up controversy. After fleeing house arrest in late 2019 and taking refuge in Lebanon, where citizens are not extradited, the ex-Nissan supremo still speaks to the press from time to time. Every media appearance is filled…

The Guardian - UK

Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom

Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on “competitive environment and deteriorating sales’

The Independent UK

Nissan's new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround

The chief-executive-to-be at money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is determined to speed up the company's decision-making to come up with models that say Nissan _ and really sell

InsideEVs

Tesla Values Are Tanking Three Times Faster Than Any Other Brand

Elon Musk once argued in 2019 that Teslas were an "appreciating asset." Today, with the brand's stock and used car values in absolute freefall, some owners are offloading their cars as quickly as possible to get out before the brand hits rock bottom.

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iPhone manufacturer Foxconn confirms it would seek to buy Renault’s stake in Nissan if up for grabs

With Renault’s alliance with Nissan on the rocks, Foxconn could scoop up its 15% interest as part of a plan by the Taiwanese contract manufacturer to expand into the EV market.

The Independent UK

Japanese court upholds conviction of American who helped fugitive former Nissan chief hide pay

A Japanese appeals court upheld the conviction of a former American Nissan executive for helping fugitive former Chairman Carlos Ghosn hide income, while rejecting prosecutors’ bid to overturn his acquitals on other counts

The Conversation

How the Renault-Nissan Alliance overcame crisis and redefined collaboration over two decades

Nissan and Honda announced fusion recently. By the end of 2023, the Renault-Nissan Alliance, which had existed since 1999, is usually described as having come to an end. Common structures, such as the jointly created purchasing company, are dissolved. However, the relationship between the two companies continues (along with the…

InsideEVs

Honda's CEO Struggles To Explain Why Nissan Merger Makes Sense

Honda's CEO just had a pretty awkward press moment related to its potential merger with Nissan. When asked why Nissan would make a good business partner for the mid-sized automaker, Toshihiro Mibe struggled to find the right words before blurting out something that brought laughter to a room full of…

Motor1

Carlos Ghosn Can Save Stellantis

In 1998, Chrysler turned into Daimler-Chrysler, which morphed into FCA, and now, for some reason, it's called Stellantis. Whatever the name may be, the smallest member of Detroit's Big Three is seemingly in permanent need of a savior. For Stellantis, the highs are stratospheric, but the lows are somewhere in…

Radio France Internationale

Honda and Nissan announce merger to form world's third largest car company

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces and form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.

Al Jazeera

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market.

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