Mercedes ha una quota azionaria dall'alleanza, che è ben diverso dal detenere il 43% di Nissan come Renault. Ad ogni modo, se
Senard vola a Tokyo per parlare con la casa di Yokohama, un motivo c'è...
Riporto dall'articolo di Bloomberg: "Nissan could be a key part of forging a global group that could produce 15 million vehicles a year. The Yokohama-based company would complement the merged entity because of its strong presence in China, Japan and the rest of Asia, as well as its electric-car technology...
As to Senard, he said Nissan is already benefiting from the proposed merger given the increase in the Japanese carmaker’s shares on news of the deal. Nissan, 43% owned by Renault, would also finally have more tangible influence by gaining greater say in the alliance, he said.
Under the proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler and Renault, Nissan would get 7.5% of the combined entity. The Japanese carmaker would be able to vote with those shares, unlike with its current holdings, which carry no voting rights. A merger would also dilute the French state’s control over Renault, and indirectly over Nissan, easing a concern it has had for years.".
Questo per dire che, si, Piezio ha ragione quando dice che è Renault il "piatto forte", ma il fine ultimo di FCA che va sulla casa francese è per entrare nella grande Alleanza dalla "porta principale".