The time is right for electric cars - in fact the time is critical.

I don't believe in hostile moves. I don't believe they carry any value.

You'll never convince me there is a hopeless situation or there is any finality in any success or any failure.

Synergies are not only about cost reduction. Synergies can be access to markets, exchange of products, avoiding overlaps, exchange of best practices.

What I worry about is not just Nissan, but Japanese manufacturers losing motivation to maintain production in Japan. The high yen is definitely a headwind.

I'm the C.E.O., nominated by the shareholders. If they're not happy, I have to take the consequences.

Don't believe what I say. Believe what I do.