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Carlos Ghosn Scandal

Bad blood: Nissan's Ghosn-Saikawa team was complicated
Even before Nissan ejected its longtime Chairman Carlos Ghosn, friction was growing between Ghosn and CEO Hiroto Saikawa. See Full Coverage >
  • Nissan's Ghosn probe trains lens on 'CEO Reserve' fund, Dutch unit
  • Renault calls for meeting of Nissan shareholders, report says
  • French government may back Michelin CEO for Renault chairman, paper says
    • Automakers & Suppliers
    Freshened Passat put to test at VW's secret desert proving ground
    Volkswagen opened its top secret Arizona Proving Grounds to a handful of publications to show off the hot-weather testing it performs as well as the freshened 2020 Passat it will reveal at the Detroit auto show in January.
    Future Product
    Toyota Supra is a samurai with the heart of a BMW
    The fifth-generation Supra that debuts at Detroit next month will get an inline, six-cylinder engine — thanks to BMW.
    Regulation & Safety
    Clock winding down on hopes for AV laws
    A year ago, it looked like self-driving legislation was on the road to law in Congress, but Senate supporters have been unable to overcome safety concerns of some Democrats and secure a vote.
    Weekend Drive
    Toyota's Jack Hollis on Supra hype, a ‘healthy’ U.S. market and giant car bows

    Toyota Division general manager Jack Hollis says the upcoming Supra is an 'emotional' addition to the automaker's family. Plus, an industry ‘reality check,’ Olympic opportunities and a Lexus holiday tradition.
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    Tariffs
    China confirms it will halt added tariffs on U.S.-made cars
    China confirmed it will temporarily suspend additional 25 percent tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles and auto parts starting Jan. 1, 2019, following a truce in a trade war between the world's two largest economies.
    Retail
    Pricey trim levels prove popular with Kicks buyers
    Nissan has been surprised to see Kicks customers reaching for higher trims at a faster rate than the base model.
    Mobility
    Never fear: Autonomy won't be ugly
    Engineers are already adapting to accommodate the arrival of autonomous capabilities, contemplating how to package sensors and telecommunications gear in traditional vehicle types. But that's just a start. Looking ahead, they foresee more substantial overhauls that will change the relationship between people and vehicles.
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    China to halt new tariffs

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    • Infiniti’s electric CUV
    • Trump raps GM’s EV focus
    • Waymo vans under attack
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    Retail Special Report
    Chinese dealers aim to learn from, invest in U.S. dealership groups
    FINANCE & INSURANCE SPECIAL SECTION
    Dealerships and their F&I departments make strides toward a culture rooted in ethics
    Real-world scenarios reinforce behavior
    It's not the money; it's how you make it
    Building a hiring plan around good behavior
    Is it fair to reward for doing the right thing?
    BLOGS
    Jeep Wrangler awarded 1 star in Euro NCAP crash tests
    Manley learned a tough lesson from Sergio: Delegate
    5 things to know about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
    Why dealers should keep credit unions close
    Automakers, listen to your captives

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    Customer reviews on social media can make or break a service department
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    Cars & Concepts
    VW to keep Passat on old platform, update styling, tech for 2020
    Ford Ranger pickup rated at 23 mpg combined, best among gasoline-powered rivals
    A Jeep pickup doesn't happen very often, indeed
    Cadillac plans to unveil 3-row XT6 crossover in Detroit
    Nissan hatches plan to build Frontier-based pickup for Suzuki
    Access F&I
    Black Friday spurs short-term interest rate decline
    Interest rate hikes hurting car sales, Canadian economy
    Dealerships and their F&I departments make strides toward a culture rooted in ethics
    How F&I ethics have evolved
    Can Trump really take the credit?
    Carlos Ghosn Scandal
    French government may back Michelin CEO for Renault chairman, paper says

    The French government is considering backing Michelin CEO Jean-Dominique Senard for the chairmanship of Renault, replacing embattled CEO Carlos Ghosn, Le Figaro reported on Sunday, citing several sources.
    Carlos Ghosn Scandal
    Renault calls for meeting of Nissan shareholders, report says

    Renault is pushing Nissan to call a shareholder meeting as soon as possible to discuss the Japanese automaker’s indictment, governance and Renault's appointees on Nissan’s board, Bloomberg reported. 
    Talk from the Top
    BMW exec explains why automaker changed its electrification strategy

    BMW’s i subbrand has been the company’s technological trailblazer since the i3 full-electric city car was launched. The flagship iNext concept pushes the subbrand to new levels. The subbrand's boss, Robert Irlinger, spoke about BMW's electrification strategy.
    Suppliers
    EV forecasts push engine parts makers to act

    EVs make up a tiny share of U.S. sales, but the coming wave has engine part suppliers redeploying.
    Suppliers
    Execs at three top part suppliers change

    Top executives at suppliers Superior, Autoneum and Yanfeng have stepped down.
    Regulation & Safety
    California to phase in electric, fuel-cell transit buses

    California air quality regulators voted Friday to require that transit buses have zero emissions beginning in 2029, another step by the state that sets it apart from the environmental policies of the Trump administration.
    Manufacturing
    Canada union, GM to meet over fate of Ontario plant

    Unifor President Jerry Dias has promised a major fight with GM in the coming months to try to keep the company's longtime Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant open. It's not yet known who will attend a planned meeting Dec. 20 between the union and company executives. 
    Executives
    Nissan's Ghosn probe trains lens on 'CEO Reserve' fund, Dutch unit

    Nissan Motor investigators are examining former Chairman Carlos Ghosn's use of what's known as an internal CEO reserve fund and the role of subsidiaries in the Netherlands and other countries as part of a probe into alleged financial misconduct, Reuters reported, citing two people with knowledge of the inquiry.
    Marketing
    WPP's Ford ad agency trims workforce in wake of account demotion

    GTB, WPP's dedicated Ford ad agency, is reducing its global workforce in the wake of being demoted on the major account. A spokesman said the agency will lay off less than 2 percent of its total global workforce, which numbers about 3,000 people.
    Marketing
    Fiat Chrysler awards North America media account to Starcom

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles tapped Publicis Groupe's Starcom to take over its North America account — the latest of many agency shifts among major auto brands in recent months. The account had been handled by Interpublic Group of Cos.' UM.

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