The initiative is part of the Japanese carmaker's efforts to share more technology with China as it seeks to expand its business in the country by beefing up manufacturing capacity and distribution channels.

Nissan's management feels the Japanese company has not been treated as an equal of Renault under existing capital ties, and a merger would make this inequality permanent, the Nikkei report said.

The video shows the parked electric vehicle emit smoke and burst into flames seconds later. A video purportedly of the aftermath shows a line of three destroyed cars.

The rift started with reports the companies are tempering expansion plans at their battery plant in Nevada. Elon Musk contends Panasonic is the culprit by operating at a reduced pace.

Tesla persuaded a state court judge to issue a temporary restraining order requiring the man to stay at least 100 yards away from its factory and employees.

Japanese prosecutors on Monday indicted Carlos Ghosn for a fourth time, alleging that he misappropriated $5 million from Nissan for personal use during his time as head of the automaker.

Will the Korean automaker get the same Nissan officer who pushed volume into crowded showrooms or a more nuanced leader in tune with retailers' needs for profitability and long-term brand value?

Two industry-watchers from Automotive News walked the floor at the New York auto show and issued their views and verdicts.

It's not every auto show season that two major shows are going on at the same week. But there was a common thread between the shows in Shanghai and New York last week.