• 2 global companies linked by cross-shareholdings
• Third largest global automaker (based on sales for the year 2008)
• Globalmarket share of 9% (by volume)
• Significant presence in major world markets (United States, Europe, Japan, China, India, Russia)

The Alliance develops and implements a strategy of profitable growth. The objective is to establish a powerful automotive group and develop synergies while conserving the corporate culture and identity of each brand. The Alliance is built on values of trust and mutual respect.

The Alliance aims to rank among the top three general automakers in terms of:

• quality and value of products and services in each region and market segment,
• key technologies in engines, electronics and the environment,
• operating profit.

Since the Alliance was established, Nissan has achieved a remarkable financial turnaround. Renault has reinforced its foundations in terms of operating performance and has accelerated its international development.

Combined expertise and technology sharing:

• Nissan pilots the development of new gasoline engines while Renault focuses on diesel engines,
• Nissan actively participated in the development of the Renault group's first cross-over, which was conceived and designed by Renault, and is manufactured by Renault Samsung Motors in South Korea.

International development in emerging markets:

• a partnership announced with Bajaj, an Indian manufacturer, to develop an ultra-low-cost vehicle by 2010,
• a partnership with the russian automaker AvtoVAZ.