After a failed attempt at forming an alliance with General Motors in 2006, French-Japanese automaker Renault- Nissan will look at new partnership possibilities in 2009, CEO Carlos Ghosn told French newspaper Le Parisien.
The company could chose to partner with one of the two other struggling U.S. automakers, he said. The now-independent Chrysler Group is an obvious target for an alliance or merger, but Ford is also likely on Ghosn’s radar.
Prior to its talks with GM, Renault- Nissan briefly discussed an alliance with Ford, according to various reports. While nothing came of those talks, both parties might have different feelings by 2009.
Ghosn said his company will start looking at alliance options once it’s back on the path to growth. He sees 2009 as a key “revival” year for his company.
