TOKYO — Carlos Ghosn, who has gone from heading the world’s biggest auto alliance to awaiting trial in Japan, has mounted a full-fledged offensive against the prosecutors’ case through a media campaign designed to influence public opinion. The 64-year-old former Nissan Motor chairman did two consecutive interviews in the past week — one with Nikkei… Continue reading Ghosn bets on PR offensive to shift narrative from jail – Nikkei Asian Review
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Angry Letters and Lawyers: Nissan, Renault Duel After Ghosn Arrest – The Wall Street Journal
Tensions stemming from the investigation into auto-industry titan Carlos Ghosn are hampering efforts at Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. to shore up their globe-spanning alliance. In recent weeks the two car makers have taken steps to restore the trust that people at both companies say was lost on Nov. 19 when Mr. Ghosn, then… Continue reading Angry Letters and Lawyers: Nissan, Renault Duel After Ghosn Arrest – The Wall Street Journal
If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him? – Japan Today
If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him? Japan Today Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive… Continue reading If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him? – Japan Today
Daimler doesn’t rule out future cooperation with Tesla: Report – CNBC
Daimler does not rule out cooperating with Tesla in future even though the German luxury car producer sold its stake in the U.S. electric vehicles company, Daimler’s chief executive told a Polish newspaper. Dieter Zetsche told the daily Rzeczpospolita that after selling the Tesla shares he “never regretted it. This does not exclude a cooperation… Continue reading Daimler doesn’t rule out future cooperation with Tesla: Report – CNBC
Carlos Ghosn: I’m the victim of a Nissan plot – CNN
In his first media interview since his stunning arrest more than two months ago, Ghosn told Japanese news organization Nikkei that he had “no doubt” that the allegations against him are the result of “plot and treason” by Nissan (NSANF) executives who opposed his plan to deepen the automaker’s integration with its French partner Renault… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: I’m the victim of a Nissan plot – CNN
Germany edges out China in Bolivia in the new lithium ‘Great Game’ – The Japan Times
UYUNI, BOLIVIA/BERLIN – When Germany signed a deal last month to help Bolivia exploit its huge lithium reserves, it hailed the venture as a deepening of economic ties with the South American country. But it also gives Germany entry into the new “Great Game” in which big powers like China are jostling across the globe… Continue reading Germany edges out China in Bolivia in the new lithium ‘Great Game’ – The Japan Times
Mercedes-Benz Could Partner With Tesla Again, Says Daimler CEO In Wake Of Failed Electric Strategy – Forbes
Nine years ago, in May 2009, Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla signed a partnership and began working closely together on electric vehicles.Mercedes-Benz On Monday, Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita published an interview of Dieter Zetsche in which the Daimler CEO didn’t rule out a future partnership with Tesla, weeks only after the American automaker outsold Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Could Partner With Tesla Again, Says Daimler CEO In Wake Of Failed Electric Strategy – Forbes
Handelsblatt Interview: The World According to Zetsche – Handelsblatt Global Edition
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche talks to Handelsblatt. Dieter Zetsche, chief executive of Germany’s largest luxury carmaker, spent an hour reflecting on where he and the company are heading in an interview in Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz museum. With two million cars sold, countless ideas about the future of mobility and his own new, more casual image, Mr.… Continue reading Handelsblatt Interview: The World According to Zetsche – Handelsblatt Global Edition
Exclusive interview: Ghosn ‘plot and treason’ led to arrest – Nikkei Asian Review
TOKYO — Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn told Nikkei in an exclusive interview Wednesday that he had “no doubt” that the charges against him were the result of “plot and treason” by Nissan executives opposed to his plan for deeper integration between Renault and its two Japanese alliance partners. Speaking on the 10th floor… Continue reading Exclusive interview: Ghosn ‘plot and treason’ led to arrest – Nikkei Asian Review
Britain’s luxury automakers prepare for worst as Brexit looms – Automotive News Europe
Britain would suffer most if it lost free trade with European markets since 80 percent of vehicles assembled in the country are exported, mostly to the European Union. But for Germany the stakes are also high. In 2016, Britain was the largest single export market for German manufacturers, who sold 800,000 new cars there, or… Continue reading Britain’s luxury automakers prepare for worst as Brexit looms – Automotive News Europe