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France approves 5-billion-euro emergency loan for Renault
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire approves the loan after a meeting with executives, labor representatives, and local officials concerned by a sweeping overhaul unveiled by Renault
Thousands protest mass Renault job cuts
'We need these jobs, otherwise it's a whole territory that will die,' says a Renault union member in Maubeuge, France
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in 'vital' cost-cutting plan
(UPDATED) French carmaker Renault says nearly 4,600 jobs would be cut in France and more than 10,000 in the rest of the world – some 8% of the company's global workforce
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi deepen their alliance
As the auto industry faces an existential crisis from the coronavirus pandemic, Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi pledge to work together to 'enhance efficiency and competitiveness'
Macron unveils 8-billion-euro French auto rescue, champions electric cars
French President Emmanuel Macron details a plan to boost the coronavirus-hit auto industry in France, the home of Renault, Citroen, and Peugeot
After Ghosn and coronavirus, Renault and Nissan weigh future
The outlook for the Renault-Nissan alliance already looked bleak enough in 2019. Then along comes the coronavirus.
French court orders Renault plant to halt production over virus fears
The court says Renault did not 'ensure the safety of workers in the factory facing the risk linked to COVID-19'
France readying 'historic' package for Air France, Renault
In exchange for a multibillion-euro loan during the coronavirus crisis, Air France would have to 'present a plan for reducing CO2 emissions and transforming its fleet to be less polluting'
Virus hurts Renault Q1 sales
Renault's sales in January-March 2020 fall to 10.1 billion euros ($10.9 billion), a drop of 19.2% from the same period a year ago
Auto industry races to make ventilators during virus crisis
Some experts say building critical care ventilators will require different techniques and procedures from what a car factory normally sees
Renault restarting China, South Korea plants after virus shutdown
Renault's factories in the Chinese city of Wuhan and the South Korean city of Busan are resuming operations. Other factories remain closed.
European automakers idle plants during virus crisis
Among those halting production at several plants are Fiat Chrysler, the PSA Group, and Renault
Renault files civil claim against Ghosn
Renault says it reserves the right 'to solicit damages with interest,' as former boss Carlos Ghosn is accused of financial misconduct
France steps up probe into Ghosn's Versailles wedding
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is suspected of wrongly obtaining use of the Palace of Versailles
Furious shareholders blast Nissan bosses
Shareholders confront Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida on issues such as the slumping stock price and the pay of company executives
Ghosn escape proves fresh headache for ailing Nissan
The Ghosn scandal has already cost Nissan dearly
Lebanon bans Ghosn from foreign travel
(UPDATED) Ex-auto magnate Carlos Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon, is 'banned from traveling until his judicial file arrives from Japan'
Defiant car magnate Ghosn hits back against Japanese 'plot'
(UPDATED) Former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn tells media in Lebanon he was 'presumed guilty' and had 'no choice' but to flee Japan
Planes, trains, and boxes: Carlos Ghosn's audacious escape
Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan, where he was awaiting trial, is worthy of a Hollywood plot
Carlos Ghosn's escape: What we know
Here's what we know about the former Renault-Nissan boss's escape
Ghosn confirms he is in Lebanon, blasts 'rigged Japanese justice system'
'I am now in Lebanon and will no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied,' says the tycoon in a statement.
Renault-Nissan alliance in flux a year after Ghosn shock
One year since the arrest of automobile executive Carlos Ghosn, how is the alliance between Renault and Nissan?
One year after arrest, Ghosn seeks to throw out case against him
Legal experts and even the ex-Nissan chief's defense lawyer are doubtful of his chances
Renault ousts CEO Bollore, hoping to close out Ghosn era
In a terse statement, Renault gives no reason for Thierry Bollore's ouster, 9 months after he was named to follow Carlos Ghosn
French police raid Renault HQ over Ghosn wedding probe
A Renault spokesman confirms the search is under way and says the company is 'fully cooperating with the authorities'
Nissan shareholders approve post-Ghosn governance overhaul
Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa assures shareholders he will protect the independence of Nissan, part of a three-way alliance with Renault and Japan's Mitsubishi Motors
Renault and French gov't trade blame over failed Fiat deal
'We did not derail the wedding between Renault and Fiat,' says French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire
Renault vows 'fresh start' for alliance with Nissan
'There can be no success for Renault without the success of the alliance,' says Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard
Renault warns Nissan it will block governance reshuffle
(UPDATED) Renault reportedly fears the overhaul will reduce its influence in Nissan, and ties between the partners have already frayed since Carlos Ghosn's arrest and skepticism at the Japanese automaker
Fiat Chrysler slams brakes on Renault merger offer
(UPDATED) 'It has become clear that the political conditions in France do not currently exist for such a combination to proceed successfully,' says Fiat Chrysler, as it withdraws its Renault proposal
Renault to bring case against Ghosn over expenses
Renault and Nissan discover 11 million euros ($12 million) of questionable expenses at their Dutch subsidiary RNBV, linked to Carlos Ghosn
Crisis-hit Nissan shakes up board, keeps boss
The firm will propose to shareholders a new board structure with 11 members, 6 of whom will be external, as Nissan attempts to improve corporate governance in the wake of ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn's arrest for alleged financial misconduct
Ghosn wins bail in Japan but banned from seeing wife
(UPDATED) Under the conditions of his bail, Carlos Ghosn must stay in Japan and must live in a court-appointed residence with cameras to monitor his movements amid fears he might try to destroy evidence
Japan court extends Ghosn detention until April 14
A statement from the Tokyo District Court says it accepts a request from prosecutors to detain the 65-year-old auto tycoon for a further 10-day period that can subsequently be extended once more
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn rearrested in Tokyo
(UPDATED) Public broadcaster NHK and other media say prosecutors had entered Ghosn's temporary accommodation in central Tokyo early Thursday morning and that he left with them by car shortly afterwards
Ghosn tweets press conference as authorities 'mull fresh charge'
(UPDATED) Japanese media report authorities are probing a possible aggravated breach of trust charge related to at least $32 million in Nissan funds transferred to a distributor in Oman
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi unveil new joint board post-Ghosn
'We have decided to join our forces again, to enhance the strength of our collaboration,' says Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard
Ghosn out on bail after more than 100 days
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn leaves the detention center in northern Tokyo flanked by guards, wearing a blue cap, a white medical face mask, and a work jacket with orange reflective stripes
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn makes fresh bail request
It is the first bail request filed by the 64-year-old since he shook up his legal team as he crafts his defense to 3 charges of financial misconduct
Ghosn held $260,000 Rio party billed to Renault-Nissan, documents show
According to documents seen by AFP, Carlos Ghosn invited 8 couples to watch the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro in February 2018 from a beach-side luxury hotel
Ghosn case a chance to 'mend' Japan's justice system – lawyer
Junichiro Hironaka, Carlos Ghosn's new lawyer, says: 'Since it's turning out to be an international issue, I think it's an opportunity to mend the system to global standards'
Renault ends Ghosn era with Nissan-induced profits plunge
Renault's new chairman Jean-Dominique Senard is in Japan for talks with Nissan, hoping to smooth relations which grew strained under Carlos Ghosn's leadership
Renault blocks payouts to Ghosn as he shuffles legal team
Detained former boss Carlos Ghosn will not be getting payouts worth 10 million euros
Renault denounces Nissan over Ghosn investigation – report
Lawyers for French carmaker Renault say they have 'serious concerns about the methods used' by Nissan and its legal team
Ex-Renault CEO Ghosn ready to pay Versailles wedding bill – lawyer
Ghosn says he is ready to pay the fee, but was not aware that he owed it because he hasn't been billed
Ghosn under scrutiny over 50,000-euro wedding bill
The latest charges involve Carlos Ghosn's lavish second marriage at the Chateau de Versailles outside Paris in October 2016
Nissan taps new Renault boss to replace Ghosn on board
The decision to turn over Carlos Ghosn's board seat to Jean-Dominique Senard must still be ratified by shareholders, and the company says it has set an April 8 date for an extraordinary shareholders' meeting
Renault plays safe with French successors to Ghosn
Renault names Thierry Bollore and Jean-Dominique Senard to take over the CEO and chairman jobs
Ghosn resigns as Renault boss, French group enters new era
A senior director from the firm 'received last night the letter of resignation from Carlos Ghosn,' says French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire
Renault board to replace Ghosn on January 24
Renault, part of a powerful alliance with Japanese carmakers Nissan and Mitsubishi, has officially declined to comment on Carlos Ghosn's replacement
