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Fiat chairman seeks meeting with Nissan and Mitsubishi chiefs

Unlike partner Renault, Nissan has reservations about proposed merger

Chairman of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles John Elkann is eager to meet with the heads of Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has requested a meeting with top leaders from Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors in order to explain the merger proposal with their French partner Renault, Nikkei learned Thursday.

FCA Chairman John Elkann sent a letter to Nissan President and CEO Hiroto Saikawa, as well as Mitsubishi Chairman and CEO Osamu Masuko, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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