Ghosn said of Renault's current management, including CEO Luca de Meo, who is leading the automaker's revival strategy, "It's all very well to make announcements about plans, but strategy is only 5 percent."

A Tokyo court is about to render a verdict on former Nissan director Greg Kelly in a closely watched ruling that has become a lightning rod of corporate and diplomatic maneuvering. The trial began in September 2020.

The appeal filing comes just days after the American – free from Japan on a suspended sentence – had a tearful homecoming to Tennessee and ensures his years-long legal odyssey will drag on.

Dubai-based Al Dahana accused the automaker of reneging on its contractual obligations in relation to the distribution of vehicles in the region.

Prosecutors made the case against the American defendant  as they delivered their closing argument in the long-running trial.

Attacks on automakers, suppliers and dealerships highlight risk of ripple effects.