Renault apparently wants to reduce its stake in Nissan, putting the Japanese company under pressure: Nissan is therefore looking for a new anchor investor. According to insiders, the Japanese car manufacturer is anticipating a ‘decisive year’ that needs to be ‘survived’.

Global car giant Nissan is on the brink of collapse after longtime partner Renault revealed plans to sell off its interests in the Japanese carmaker.

Nissan Motor is looking for a long-term investor, such as a bank or insurance group, to help it replace some of Renault's diluted stakeholding, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.