Nissan split would be a blow to Mitsu

Ex-Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko, left, helped broker the deal for Nissan to buy a controlling stake. With him is current CEO Takao Kato. (HANS GREIMEL)

November 30, 2020 05:00 AM

TOKYO — Rumor that Nissan is eyeing unwinding its controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corp. comes at a delicate moment for the junior partner of the three-way alliance with Renault.

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