Nissan’s Saikawa, a hard-nosed leader, takes center stage after Ghosn’s ouster
In sacking his long-time mentor Carlos Ghosn as chairman of Nissan Motor Co Ltd , CEO Hiroto Saikawa has only bolstered his reputation for being a tough leader unafraid to antagonize people in the interests of business.
Brexit race to stockpile pushes some of UK’s aerospace suppliers to the brink
A race by aerospace giants Rolls-Royce and Airbus to stockpile parts before Brexit is pushing some small suppliers to breaking point.
Now is not the time to re-open strategic Renault-Nissan talks: French official
France sees room for discussions about the future of the Renault-Nissan alliance but does not think now is the time to reopen talks about the power balance between the two carmakers, a French presidency official said on Thursday.
European stocks wilt after tech reboot fails
Europe’s share markets drooped back into the red on Thursday, as investor worries about slowing global growth in the face of rising U.S. interest rates and trade tensions outweighed crucial Brexit progress.
Nissan votes unanimously to fire Chairman Ghosn, ending two decade reign
Nissan Motor Co’s board voted unanimously to oust Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Thursday after the shock arrest of the industry heavyweight, ushering in a period of uncertainty for its 19-year alliance with Renault .
Service? Don’t rely on Venezuela’s state telecoms firm Cantv
When Ceferino Angulo heard screams and gunshots one night last year close to his dairy farm on the western plains of Venezuela, he tried to call the police, but there was no phone signal.
Austere Japan detention quarters contrast with Ghosn’s globe-trotting lifestyle
Japanese prosecutors have confirmed that Nissan’s arrested chairman, Carlos Ghosn, is being held in the spartan Tokyo Detention Center, its many rules and restrictions making for a stark contrast with his comfortable, globe-trotting lifestyle.
Chinese e-commerce sites ditch Dolce & Gabbana in ad backlash
Chinese e-commerce sites have removed Dolce & Gabbana products amid a spiralling backlash following a series of ads that were condemned as “racist” by celebrities and on social media.
Renault board urged Nissan to postpone Ghosn removal: sources
Renault’s board had urged Nissan’s board before its meeting on Thursday to delay removing Carlos Ghosn from his position as chairman, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Nissan board votes to oust Ghosn as chairman: NHK
Nissan Motor’s board voted on Thursday to oust Carlos Ghosn from his post as chairman following his shock arrest this week, public broadcaster NHK reported, marking the stunning downfall of the executive once hailed as the savior of the Japanese autom…
