If guys try to make a bigger company for the sake of size, they don't create value in most cases.

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.

If guys try to make a bigger company for the sake of size, they don't create value in most cases.

Being in a multicultural environment in childhood is going to give you intuition, reflexes and instincts. You may acquire basic responsiveness later on, but it's never going to be as spontaneous as when you have been bathing in this environment during childhood.

Our objective is to position Nissan in the top rank of the car industry. Until we get there, there will be no rest.

I mean, when you're a pioneer and you are at the forefront of an offensive, you're going to be the most optimistic person.

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