The Irish Times

Renault sells Russia business and stake in Lada maker for two roubles

Russia made up about 10% of French carmaker’s sales and half its operating margin

Mon May 16 2022 - 12:05

Ex-Nissan director Greg Kelly leaves Japan days after conviction

Kelly was found guilty of assisting Carlos Ghosn underreport compensation

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 13:59

Renault reports first annual profit in three years

Back in the black, car maker hits the accelerator on shift to electric

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 15:16

Delicate diplomacy: The full story of Richard O’Halloran’s long road home

Dubliner’s extraction following almost three years in detention required delicate diplomatic campaign

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 21:30

Nissan seeks to dominate electric vehicles with €16bn investment plan

Japanese carmaker announces new models but falls short of declaring end to fossil fuel engines

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 11:56

Nissan to settle action after Carlos Ghosn overpaid

Ghosn also faced charges he misdirected Nissan funds for own gain, and escaped trial

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 08:01

Elon Musk: ‘He takes chances that could lead to demise. But if they work, they change the world’

A new book looks at the rise, near-fall and spectacular comeback of the Tesla boss

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 05:53

American duo sentenced for helping Ghosn flee Japan

US Army Special Forces veteran Michael Taylor and his son Peter jailed in Tokyo

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 09:41

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn talks of daring escape from Japan

Fugitive banker tells BBC how he fled Japan hidden in a box on a private jet

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 11:00

Father and son plead guilty to helping Carlos Ghosn flee Japan

Former Nissan chairman fled country in a box on a private jet while on bail

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:31

Two US men charged with aiding Ghosn’s escape arrive in Japan

Former Nissan chairman fled to escape charges of financial wrongdoing

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 08:43

Renault to revive its famous 5 supermini as it lays out cost-cutting plan

New boss of French car company plans leaner, electric future

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 18:00

Cupra Formentor: Fun car with good space and stylish touches but price is a hurdle

The chef who cooked up Cupra strategy has been shown to have recipe for success in past

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 07:15

Renault unveils its eVision for the future of the Megane

Megane eVision is an evolution on current five-door hatch but now in pure-electric crossover form

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 06:09

Fugitive Carlos Ghosn launches elite management programme

Former Nissan boss makes rare public appearance in Lebanon to promote course

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 16:00

Former Nissan executive Kelly’s trial begins in Tokyo without Ghosn

Pair were arrested two years ago, but Ghosn fled to Lebanon in December

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 09:56

Nissan operating losses of €3.8bn far bigger than predicted

Automaker tries to dig itself out of hole by shutting assembly lines and cutting jobs

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 12:06

Ghosn inquiry finds daughter met accused escape accomplice

Documents do not say if Maya Ghosn knew what former Nissan chairman was planning

Fri Jul 17 2020 - 19:47

Renault to cut 14,600 jobs worldwide and lower capacity

Cost reductions aimed at outlasting the downturn that has rocked the auto industry

Fri May 29 2020 - 16:22

Coronavirus: Renault seeks €5bn in state support but rules out nationalisation

Renault has scrapped its dividend to conserve cash after plant and showroom closures strangled operations

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 09:28

Renault slashes dividend as Nissan income falls 84%

Carmaker, which owns 43% of Nissan, saw full-year profit miss estimates after sales fall

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 08:12

Nissan sues former chairman Carlos Ghosn for €83m in damages

Carmaker seeking to recover funds after years of alleged ‘misconduct and fraudulent activity’

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 11:16

Luca de Meo named chief of French carmaker Renault

Italian joins company as it tries to repair relationship with alliance partner Nissan

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 18:32

Yamaha warns musicians not to climb in instrument cases after Ghosn escape

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn reportedly fled Japan hidden inside instrument case

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 20:51

Carmakers drag European bourses into the red

Iseq tracks performance of many of its European peers and slips by almost 0.5%

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 20:29

Ghosn sues Renault for €250,000 pension payment

In a suit filed in France before he fled Japan, lawyers for Mr Ghosn say he is entitled to the payment despite quitting as company chairman last January

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 20:16

Ransomware, Carole Ghosn and urban air taxis we deserve

Planet Business: 2020 gets off to a flying start

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 05:21

Carlos Ghosn accuses Japan of ‘repaying me with evil’

Former Nissan and Renault boss holds first press conference since fleeing to Lebanon

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 14:02

Ten issues for Carlos Ghosn ahead of his press conference

Former Renault-Nissan chief says he will provide proof of plot against him

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 10:59

Nissan prepares for Ghosn attacks ahead of press conference

Former chief escaped house arrest in Japan and fled to his native Lebanon ahead of trial

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 11:54

Private jet firm blames employee for leasing aircraft to Ghosn

MNG Jet files criminal complaint following Nissan ex-chairman’s escape from Japan

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 19:53

Ghosn masterminded escape from Japan via discreet airport lounge

Former Nissan executive faced trial in Japan for financial misconduct

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 13:53

Lebanon receives Interpol arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn

Ousted Nissan chairman recently fled to Lebanon to escape ‘rigged’ justice system

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 15:57

Japan’s romance with Ghosn ends in messy divorce

Former Nissan boss has fled country in advance of financial misconduct trial

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 11:48