Renault and Nissan are distancing themselves but are still collaborating on some projects
- Renault and Nissan are increasingly distancing themselves, after having been partners in a strong Alliance for twenty years (1999-2019). The arrest of its CEO Carlos Ghosn in 2019 and his departure from the Alliance presidency marked the beginning of a separation between the two carmakers that has continued to amplify. Renault's current stake in Nissan currently stands at 35.71% (17.05% directly and 18.66% in a French trust of which Renault is a beneficiary). The situation could change, however, as Renault and Nissan are now only required to retain 10% of the other group's shares, with voting rights capped at 15%. Furthermore, Nissan could be released from its commitment to invest 600 million in Ampère (a decision expected at the end of May).
- This rebalancing thus led to:
• Dissolution of joint ventures: In 2023 and 2024, joint ventures created within the framework of the alliance, such as those linked to purchasing or production, were gradually dissolved.
• Asset recovery in India: Renault took over full control of the Chennai plant in India in 2025, which was previously a joint venture with Nissan. This allows Renault to produce its own models independently.
- Some joint projects, such as the Nissan version of the Renault 5 E-Tech and the future Renault Twingo E-Tech, nevertheless remain current.
- These different stages marked the end of a major collaboration that began in 1999 and which allowed the two companies to share technologies and resources, and to become the world's leading carmaker for a time.