A proposed merger between Renault SA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV poses risks for Japan’s Nissan Motor Co.: It could lose influence in or even be spat out of its two-decade alliance with Renault. There is potential upside, though, too. If the merger goes through, Nissan could also benefit from being part of a broader alliance, which could mean cheaper parts and a deeper pool of technology and research dollars from which to draw. That heft could help it navigate the steep challenges of competing against the rest of the...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 28, 2019 12:12 UTC