The Renault-Nissan alliance is replacing its top executive in charge of combining the carmakers’ engines and gearboxes, sources told Reuters, as tightening emissions regulations expose the slow pace of integration so far.
Alain Raposo, global head of powertrain engineering, will be moved to an advisory role, and a successor announced this week, four people with knowledge of the matter said.
Renault-Nissan spokeswoman Catherine Loubier said there would be no comment on any personnel changes from the companies or people involved. “The alliance is on track with its overall convergence objectives, including engineering,” she said.
