Ghosn voices readiness to acquire U.S. carmakers' closed plants

Ghosn voices readiness to acquire U.S. carmakers' closed plants

DETROIT, United States - Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn speaks during a news conference in Detroit on Nov. 16. He expressed readiness to acquire and use auto-making factories that are being closed by rival automakers such as General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. as part of their restructuring programs.

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