Renault And Nissan Might Merge To Make One Company
Renault and Nissan might be looking to take on the colossus that is VW Group in a deal of epic proportions. According to Bloomberg, the two companies are in discussions regarding a possible merger, taking the Renault-Nissan Alliance - which was formed in 1999 - to the next level.
Renault has a 43 per cent stake in Nissan, while the Japanese company owns 15 per cent of its French partner. The two already share engines and platforms, but the rumoured proposals would see a new company formed. Presumably, the two separate brands would remain, operating under a single parent company.
However, a merger - said to have been discussed for several months now - is far from certain. Even if the companies decide to go ahead with a deal, there are potential stumbling blocks, Bloomberg’s unnamed insider sources claim, such as the French government owning a 15 per cent stake in Renault.
A spokesperson for the alliance “said the group doesn’t comment on rumors and speculation,” Bloomberg reports.
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It’s just like throwing sushi and a baguette into a blender and blending it.
And the public would have to drink it…
Nis-nault? Ren-san? Who knows!
Or could it ren-e-nis
Oh. My.
Renalt Clio Williams Nismo VR-4? Oh that sounds terrible
I want that, like old clio v6 with gtr powertrain
I’m hoping it works it out like this, french styling and design with Japanese technology and reliability, Please let it not be like the Alfa Romeo and Nissan merger. The world does need the another Arna
Eh, old French design was great. Modern French is really hit and miss to me.
Oh god no …
So… Megane in the U.S.?
No lel
Please
Dacia is owned by renault… So now we are going to have renault nissan sandero?!
And a Renault GTR
Sandero GTR
Ohno