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

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.

The biggest enemy of management is indifference. It's when people don't give a damn

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

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

The Japanese people are usually very prudent, even when they are convinced change is necessary.

The low price of oil is a headwind to investments in alternative energy technologies, but it will not stop them.