Renault-Nissan nears GM global sales after Mitsubishi rescue

Ghosn: “The combination of Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors creates a new force in the global auto industry.'' (Reuters)

By:

John Lippert

February 08, 2017 05:00 AM

Renault-Nissan Alliance came just short of matching General Motors and joining the ranks of the three biggest automakers by global sales, after CEO Carlos Ghosn rescued a Japanese peer last year.

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