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Japan issues arrest warrant for Nissan ex-chair’s wife

TOKYO — Tokyo prosecutors obtained an arrest warrant Tuesday for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn’s wife on suspicion of perjury, adding to the couple’s legal troubles in the country where he once was revered as a star…

Ghosn in Lebanon, says he left Japan because of ‘injustice’

TOKYO — Nissan’s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn said Tuesday he was in Lebanon and was not fleeing justice, but instead sought to avoid “injustice and political persecution” in a criminal trial in Japan for alleged financial misconduct.…

Honda planning EV platform for US-destined sedans, crossovers

Honda announced that this bigger and better "something" will be a modular electric vehicle platform designed for larger vehicles.…

Which must-drive road is the Toyota 86 now honoring?

SOME call it “Japan’s Nurburgring.” It sits only a couple of hours from downtown Tokyo. And it is regarded as one of the best places on the planet on which to drive a really nice car. It’s…

Court ‘bars Ghosn from attending’ Nissan board meeting

TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese court on Monday barred Carlos Ghosn from attending a Nissan board meeting, according to local media, as the bailed former chairman prepares his defense against charges of financial misconduct. Nissan removed Ghosn as…

Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s detention extended to Jan 11

TOKYO, Japan  — Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will be spending the beginning of 2019 behind bars after a Tokyo court on Monday extended his detention through to January 11. The move comes after Japanese prosecutors re-arrested Ghosn…

Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn denies allegations: media

TOKYO, Japan — Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn has denied allegations of financial misconduct, claiming he had no intention of making false reports, Japanese media said Sunday. The Brazil-born tycoon, who has not spoken publicly since he…

Nissan board fires Ghosn as chairman following arrest

TOKYO — Nissan fired Carlos Ghosn as chairman Thursday, ending his nearly two decade reign at the Japanese automaker due to alleged serious misconduct, including under-reporting of his income and misuse of company assets. In an hours-long…

Arrest of Nissan’s Ghosn in financial probe stuns Japan

TOKYO  — Japanese prosecutors were considering Tuesday whether to file formal charges against Nissan Motor Co.’s chairman Carlos Ghosn amid a probe into allegations he misused company assets and under-reported millions of dollars of income. The arrest…

Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Japan

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested in Japan for financial misconduct. Ghosn was instrumental in reviving the fortunes of Nissan Motor Co. He established an alliance between Nissan and French automaker Renault. Ghosn…