The Japanese and French economy ministers agreed Monday to support the alliance between Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA in its bid to enhance competitiveness in the auto industry rapidly shifting to electrified and self-driving vehicles, the Japanese ministry said.The telephone talks between Hiroshige Seko and his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire came as the major auto alliance partners are reviewing their capital relationship after the arrest of former Nissan and Renault Chairman Carlos Ghosn last November for alleged financial misconduct.In their joint press release, the two ministers sa…READ FULL ARTICLE