Nissan taps Japanese executive to replace Carlos Ghosn as CEO
(LA Times Auto Racing)

Carlos Ghosn, who leads Nissan and Renault, has tapped Hiroto Saikawa, a veteran Japanese executive at Nissan, to replace him as chief executive at the Japanese automaker. Ghosn will stay on as chairman. Nissan Motor Co., based in Yokohama, made the announcement in a statement Thursday. The appointment,...