YOKOHAMA, Japan—Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa said his company should remain independent, throwing up another obstacle to long-discussed merger talks with alliance partner Renault SA. Mr. Saikawa is emerging as the most public opponent of a full-blown combination. He said Monday there were no official talks between the two sides currently, but people familiar with the matter said both sides are informally exploring a combination.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 14, 2018 15:56 UTC