Nissan CEO denies eroding Renault partnership despite looser cross ties

Nissan CEO denies eroding Renault partnership despite looser cross ties Nissan CEO denies eroding Renault partnership despite looser cross ties

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor’s new chief executive insists the Japanese automaker’s partnerships with Renault and Mitsubishi Motor remain strong, despite a weakening of capital and boardroom ties.

Ivan Espinosa, who took the helm at Nissan in April, has identified a key role for its partners, as he seeks to step up the pace of restructuring at the loss-making group.