Renault-Nissan to take control of Lada-maker Avtovaz – video

Renault-Nissan signs a deal in Moscow on Wednesday to take control over the Russian carmaker Avtovaz by 2014. The French-Japanese automotive alliance is seeking to secure market share from its rivals in Russia by offering affordable modern vehicles to a rising middle class

The GuardianTramp

Related Content

Article image
Renault-Nissan agree truce after French government vows to limit its interference
Carmakers’ alliance was thrown into crisis when French government boosted its stake in Renault, fuelling fears of job losses in Sunderland

Graham Ruddick

11, Dec, 2015 @7:46 PM

Article image
France interference with Nissan-Renault alliance could put UK jobs at risk
Recent government moves mean Paris will control more than 30% of Renault voting rights from April, giving it control over carmaker’s strategy

Graham Ruddick

02, Dec, 2015 @5:39 PM

Renault reports £250m loss
French carmaker underlines depth of industry's crisis as it scraps its dividend and bonuses for all staff including directors

David Gow in Paris

12, Feb, 2009 @12:26 PM

Article image
Danny Glover and Bernie Sanders seek France's help after Nissan union vote
After United Auto Workers’ defeat in effort to unionize Mississippi plant, actor and senator turn to government with stake in Nissan-allied Renault

Mike Elk

12, Aug, 2017 @2:22 PM

Article image
Nissan to take stake in Renault electric vehicle unit to repair alliance
New 15-year deal includes working together on electronics and battery technology

Mark Sweney

06, Feb, 2023 @1:01 PM

Article image
Extremely polluting Nissan and Renault diesel cars still on sale, data reveals
Cars that emit up to 18 times the official NOx limit in real-world conditions are still being sold, 20 months after the emissions scandal broke and amid an ongoing air pollution crisis

Damian Carrington Environment editor

26, May, 2017 @11:00 AM

Article image
Renault to cut 14,600 jobs as part of €2bn cost-saving plan
Restructuring by French carmaker comes as Covid-19 crisis hits manufacturing

Jasper Jolly

29, May, 2020 @7:40 AM

Article image
Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn gets honorary knighthood

Troubleshooting chief executive Carlos Ghosn awarded KBE for his contribution to economic ties between Japan and Britain. By Justin McCurry.

Justin McCurry in Tokyo

24, Oct, 2006 @10:09 AM

Article image
Renault accuses Carlos Ghosn of violating company ethics
Investigation into former boss found ‘questionable practices’, French carmaker says

Jasper Jolly and Justin McCurry in Tokyo

03, Apr, 2019 @6:21 PM

Article image
Renault keeps Carlos Ghosn at helm despite financial misconduct charges
Company says all payments to Ghosn between 2015 and 2018 were compliant with the law

Jasper Jolly

13, Dec, 2018 @7:30 PM