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Arrest of Nissan star Ghosn raises speculation over coup
Japanese media and some analysts have raised the possibility that the charges against Carlos Ghosn were engineered to sideline him.
Detention of Nissan’s Ghosn extended through Dec. 20
Ghosn and fellow Nissan executive Greg Kelly were charged Dec. 10.
Nissan adding 300 jobs to develop common connected car technology
Automaker is also seeking out technology partnerships with companies such as Microsoft.
Renault recalls 15,000 cars for emissions fixes
Previous tests weren’t conducted in real driving conditions, so insufficient.
Magna to buy Getrag transmission group for $2.5B
German company supplies transmissions to automakers including Ford, BMW, Daimler and Volvo.
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Ford doubles parts purchasing in Morocco
US automaker will also open a sales office in the North African kingdom.
Renault, Chinese partner get government OK for $1.3B joint venture
The French automaker and partner Dongfeng Motor Group. will each own 50% of the venture.
Renault-Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors expand vehicle cooperation
Nissan and Mitsubishi will develop a new small car through an existing joint venture, including an electric version.
Renault-Nissan alliance invests $160 million in South Korea
Automakers look to take advantage of South Korea-US free trade agreement.
Renault Nissan alliance acquires Russian automaker
Automakers invest $750M to acquire a 67% stake in Russia’s AvtoVAZ.
Nissan, Mercedes team for North American engine production
New agreement marks the first time in its history that Mercedes vehicles will contain components made on North American soil.
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Renault-Nissan partnership invests $1.8 billion in Brazil
Investments include new manufacturing plant, the expansion of another and 23 new models introduced by 2016
