They must really be in deep doo-doo.
https://www.motor1.com/news/760701/nissan-sell-headquarters-report/
Makes the Honda merger look even better. The alliance may have rationalized the Nissan lineup in much the same way as proposed in the article, and may not have shut down the two plants. I imagine Renault has a major say in both situations.
Nissan didn’t want to be a subsidiary. They wanted a merger of equals. What were they smoking? Always need to remember the golden rule “He who has the gold makes the rules”.
Honda was smart. Nissan management would have wanted influence. Not!