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Topic: Nissan

Nissan did too little too late in India and Honda is not coming to save it

Without Honda to save Nissan, it could very well be a Chinese manufacturer that rescues it. Just like Lenovo bought ThinkPad and Motorola, and SAIC bought out MG.

Honda, Nissan agree to discuss merger, to create 3rd-largest automaker after Toyota, Volkswagen

Signalling a massive industry shift, the two companies said in a joint statement Monday that they would wrap up talks around June 2025 and set up a holding company by August 2026.

Nissan wants to reclaim its space in India. The new X-Trail isn’t the way to do it

The introductory price of the Nissan X-Trail is Rs 49.92 lakh, making it more expensive than the cars it is likely to rival. It also lacks features like a branded audio system, electrically adjustable front seats, and ADAS.

Nissan to overhaul electric powertrains for EVs, hybrids to reduce production cost

Japanese automaker said it will use the same components across models to make electric powertrains smaller and lighter within 3 years versus 2019.

Meet Ravinder Passi, Indian-origin Nissan whistleblower who took down legendary Carlos Ghosn

Former Global General Counsel Ravinder Passi described what he views as a toxic corporate culture, one rife with fear, intrigue and reprisals for those who step out of line.

Japan seeks extradition of 2 Americans accused of helping ex-Nissan head Ghosn escape country

This is the latest twist in the spy-novel saga of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who, while awaiting trial in Tokyo on financial crime charges, fled to Lebanon.

Nissan warns of losses, delays earnings report due to coronavirus pandemic

Nissan was already struggling with shrinking sales before the virus broke out, hurt by an aging lineup and a management paralysis brought by the arrest of ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn.

Carlos Ghosn is now free to defend himself, and Nissan should beware

Nissan has to decide whether it is more interested in pursuing Ghosn or fixing what’s wrong with the company. It has already proved that it can’t do both.

In first appearance since his escape, Carlos Ghosn continues attack on Japan’s judicial system

Free to speak his mind now, 65-year-old Carlos Ghosn is seeking to salvage his legacy, blighted by allegations of understating his income and raiding resources at Nissan.

How Carlos Ghosn became the world’s most famous fugitive

The former Nissan chief was awaiting trial in Japan on four charges—two for allegedly understating his compensation in regulatory filings, and two more “breach of trust” allegations.

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Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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