Employees, wearing protective face masks, work on the automobile assembly line of Nissan Micra cars at the Renault automobile factory in Flins as the French carmaker ramps up car production with new security and health measures during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes 

Employees, wearing protective face masks, work on the automobile assembly line of Nissan Micra cars at the Renault automobile factory in Flins as the French carmaker ramps up car production with new security and health measures during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes 

Employees, wearing protective face masks, work on the automobile assembly line of Nissan Micra cars at the Renault automobile factory in Flins as the French carmaker ramps up car production with new security and health measures during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes 

Employees, wearing protective face masks, work on the automobile assembly line of Nissan Micra cars at the Renault automobile factory in Flins as the French carmaker ramps up car production with new security and health measures during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes 

Employees, wearing protective face masks, work on the automobile assembly line of Nissan Micra cars at the Renault automobile factory in Flins as the French carmaker ramps up car production with new security and health measures during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes 

An employee works on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

The Nissan company logo sits on the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

Employees work on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

A Nissan Micra is pictured on the assembly line at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

A Nissan Micra is pictured on the assembly line at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

Employees work on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

Employees work on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

An employee works on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

Employee work on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

Employeres work on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

An employee works on the assembly line of the Nissan Micra at the Renault SA car factory in Flins, near Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

The fifth generation of Nissan Micra cars are displayed on media day at the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, September 30, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

The fifth generation of Nissan Micra car is displayed on media day at the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, September 30, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

The fifth generation of Nissan Micra car is displayed on media day at the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, September 30, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

A Nissan Micra is displayed on media day at the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, September 29, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier 

People visit Nissan Motor Co's showroom in Yokohama, south of Tokyo December 5, 2012. Nissan intends to recall 498,793 March/Micra hatchbacks in Japan to fix a problem with the rear cabin light. Picture taken December 5, 2012. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Nissan Motor Co's logo is pictured at the company headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo December 5, 2012. Nissan intends to recall 498,793 March/Micra hatchbacks in Japan to fix a problem with the rear cabin light. Picture taken December 5, 2012. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS LOGO) 

Nissan Motor Co's logo is pictured at the company headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo December 5, 2012. Nissan intends to recall 498,793 March/Micra hatchbacks in Japan to fix a problem with the rear cabin light. Picture taken December 5, 2012. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Nissan cars stop in front of a Nissan dealership in Tokyo November 4, 2010. Nissan Motor Co lifted its annual guidance and posted a doubling in quarterly operating profit as the popularity of new cars such as the March/Micra subcompact helped offset currency losses. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

A delivery scooter stops in front of a Nissan dealership in Tokyo November 4, 2010. Nissan Motor Co lifted its annual guidance and posted a doubling in quarterly operating profit as the popularity of new cars such as the March/Micra subcompact helped offset currency losses. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Renault-Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn speaks during a news conference in Yokohama, south of Tokyo May 12, 2010. Nissan Motor Co expects growth in emerging markets and launches of new models such as its Micra compact to provide only a modest boost to profits this year, a cautious view echoing its larger Japanese rivals. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS HEADSHOT) 

Renault-Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn speaks during a news conference in Yokohama, south of Tokyo May 12, 2010. Nissan Motor Co expects growth in emerging markets and launches of new models such as its Micra compact to provide only a modest boost to profits this year, a cautious view echoing its larger Japanese rivals. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

A showroom attendant walks past a vehicle displayed at Nissan Motor Co's showroom in Yokohama, south of Tokyo May 12, 2010.Nissan Motor Co expects growth in emerging markets and launches of new models such as its Micra compact to provide only a modest boost to profits this year, a cautious view echoing its larger Japanese rivals. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Visitors look at a vehicle displayed at Nissan Motor Co's showroom at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo May 12, 2010. Nissan Motor Co expects growth in emerging markets and launches of new models such as its Micra compact to provide only a modest boost to profits this year, a cautious view echoing its larger Japanese rivals. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

A man uses a mobile phone in front of a logo of Nissan Motor Co at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo May 12, 2010. Nissan Motor Co expects growth in emerging markets and launches of new models such as its Micra compact to provide only a modest boost to profits this year, a cautious view echoing its larger Japanese rivals. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Visitors look at vehicles displayed at Nissan Motor Co's showroom at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo May 12, 2010. Nissan Motor Co expects growth in emerging markets and launches of new models such as its Micra compact to provide only a modest boost to profits this year, a cautious view echoing its larger Japanese rivals.
REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Renault-Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn speaks during a news conference in Yokohama, south of Tokyo May 12, 2010. - Nissan Motor Co expects growth in emerging markets and launches of new models such as its Micra compact to provide only a modest boost to profits this year, a cautious view echoing its larger Japanese rivals. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

A visitor inspects the 'Micra' car inside the newly-inaugurated Renault-Nissan Alliance auto plant in the southern Indian city of Chennai March 17, 2010. The Indian unit of the Renault-Nissan alliance will start selling Micra hatchbacks from July and aims sales of 80,000 units in the financial year ending March 2011, an official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: TRANSPORT) 

A security guard walks past 'Micra' cars lined at the newly-inaugurated Renault-Nissan Alliance auto plant in the southern Indian city of Chennai March 17, 2010. The Indian unit of the Renault-Nissan alliance will start selling Micra hatchbacks from July and aims sales of 80,000 units in the financial year ending March 2011, an official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Chief Executive of Renault-Nissan Alliance Carlos Ghosn speaks during the inauguration ceremony of the new Renault-Nissan Alliance auto plant in the southern Indian city of Chennai March 17, 2010. The Indian unit of the Renault-Nissan alliance will start selling Micra hatchbacks from July and aims sales of 80,000 units in the financial year ending March 2011, an official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Chief Executive of Renault-Nissan Alliance Carlos Ghosn speaks during a news conference in the southern Indian city of Chennai March 16, 2010. The Indian unit of the Renault-Nissan alliance will start selling Micra hatchbacks from July and aims sales of 80,000 units in the financial year ending March 2011, an official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Chief Executive of Renault-Nissan Alliance Carlos Ghosn speaks during a news conference in the southern Indian city of Chennai March 16, 2010. The Indian unit of the Renault-Nissan alliance will start selling Micra hatchbacks from July and aims sales of 80,000 units in the financial year ending March 2011, an official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Visitors look at the new Micra on the Nissan stand during the second media day of the 80th Geneva Auto Show at the Palexpo in Geneva March 3, 2010. Carmakers will be keen to show off new green technologies at the Geneva Auto Show, opening this week, as economic uncertainties and waning scrapping schemes make forecasting sales trends difficult. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

The new Nissan Micra car is displayed at Nissan's exhibition stand on the first media day of the 80th Geneva Car Show at the Palexpo in Geneva March 2, 2010. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

The new Nissan Micra car is displayed at Nissan's exhibition stand on the first media day of the 80th Geneva Car Show at the Palexpo in Geneva March 2, 2010. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS) 

Carlos Ghosn, chairman of the Renault Nissan alliance poses in a Nissan Micra C after its unveiling at the 61st International Car Show in Frankfurt September 13, 2005. The world's largest car show will last until September 25, 2005. 

Carlos Ghosn, chairman of the Renault Nissan alliance is seen in the mirror of a Nissan Micra C+C in Frankfurt. Carlos Ghosn, chairman of the Renault Nissan alliance is seen reflected in a mirror of a Nissan Micra C+C after its unveiling at the 61st International Car Show in Frankfurt September 13, 2005. The world's largest car show will last until September 25, 2005. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay 

Carlos Ghosn, chairman of the Renault Nissan alliance poses in a Nissan Micra C+C after its unveiling at the 61st International Car Show in Frankfurt September 13, 2005. The world's largest car show will last until September 25, 2005. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WR/LA 

Belgian fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck launches a customised Nissan Micra at the Brussels International Auto Show on January 13, 2004. The benefits of Van Beirendonck's car sale will be donated to a hospital in the research to fight Aids. The car show, which runs from January 15 to January 25, is expected to attract about 750,000 visitors. 

Belgian fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck launches a customised Nissan Micra at the Brussels International Auto Show on January 13, 2004. The benefits of Van Beirendonck's car sale will be donated to a hospital in the research to fight Aids. The car show, which runs from January 15 to January 25, is expected to attract about 750,000 visitors. REUTERS/Yves Herman PP04020033 PP05080103 THR/GM 

Japan's Nissan Motor Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn poses for cameras in the new March which was unveiled at the Nissan headquarters in Tokyo February 26, 2002. [Three years after getting together in a whirlwind romance, Nissan and partner Renault SA of France have their first baby, the new March subcompact, or the Micra as it is called in Europe.] 

Japan's Nissan Motor Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn stands beside the new March unveiled at the Nissan headquarters in Tokyo February 26, 2002. [Three years after getting together in a whirlwind romance, Nissan and partner Renault SA of France have their first baby, the new March subcompact, or the Micra as it is called in Europe.] 

Japan's Nissan Motor Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn poses for cameras in the
new March which was unveiled at the Nissan headquarters in Tokyo February
26, 2002. Three years after getting together in a whirlwind romance, Nissan
and partner Renault SA of France have their first baby - the new March
subcompact, or the Micra as it is called in Europe. REUTERS/Haruyoshi
Yamaguchi

TA/TAN 

Japan's Nissan Motor Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn speaks at the unveiling of
the new March at Nissan headquarters in Tokyo February 26, 2002. Three years
after getting together in a whirlwind romance, Nissan and partner Renault SA
of France have their first baby - the new March subcompact, or the Micra as
it is called in Europe. REUTERS/Haruyoshi Yamaguchi

TA/TAN 

Japan's Nissan Motor Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn stands beside the new
March unveiled at the Nissan headquarters in Tokyo February 26, 2002. Three
years after getting together in a whirlwind romance, Nissan and partner
Renault SA of France have their first baby - the new March subcompact, or
the Micra as it is called in Europe. REUTERS/Haruyoshi Yamaguchi

TA/TAN 

Prime Minister Tony Blair gestures as he chats with people as he visits his constituency of Sedgefield January 26, 2001. Blair will later visit the Nissan factory which has won orders to continue to produce the Micra.

DC/WS 

Workers drive into the main gate at the Nissan car plant in Sunderland January 25, 2001. [Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn announced after meeting Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday that Nissan will start producing their new Micra model in Sunderland. ] 

Workers walk past the main gate at the Nissan car plant in Sunderland January 25, 2001. [Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn announced after meeting Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday that Nissan will start producing their new Micra model in Sunderland.] 

British Prime Minister Tony Blair laughs as he arrives at North Tyneside hospital in Newcastle January 25, 2001, to launch a new fast track emergency care system which will be opening at the hospital shortly. [Earlier today, Blair met with Nissan President Carlos Ghosn, and announced that production of the new Micra model car will take place in the northeast of Britain, safeguarding thousands of jobs. ] 

British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks to the media at North Tyneside hospital in Newcastle January 25, 2001, as he launches a new fast track emergency care system which will be opening at the hospital shortly. Earlier today, Blair met with Nissan President Carlos Ghosn, and announced that production of the new Micra model car will take place in the northeast of Britain, safeguarding thousands of jobs.

IH/BR 

British Prime Minister Tony Blair laughs as he arrives at North Tyneside hospital in Newcastle January 25, 2001, to launch a new fast track emergency care system which will be opening at the hospital shortly. Earlier today, Blair met with Nissan President Carlos Ghosn, and announced that production of the new Micra model car will take place in the northeast of Britain, safeguarding thousands of jobs.

IH/BR 

British Prime Minister Tony Blair waves to the media as he arrives at North Tyneside hospital in Newcastle January 25, 2001, to launch a new fast track emergency care system which will be opening at the hospital shortly. Earlier today, Blair met with Nissan President Carlos Ghosn, and announced that production of the new Micra model car will take place in the northeast of Britain, safeguarding thousands of jobs.

IH/BR 

British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks to the media as he arrives at North Tyneside hospital in Newcastle January 25, 2001, to launch a new fast track emergency care system which will be opening at the hospital shortly. Earlier today, Blair met with Nissan President Carlos Ghosn, and announced that production of the new Micra model car will take place in the northeast of Britain, safeguarding thousands of jobs.

IH/BR 

British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrives at North Tyneside hospital in Newcastle January 25, 2001, to launch a new fast track emergency care system which will be opening at the hospital shortly. Earlier today, Blair met with Nissan President Carlos Ghosn, and announced that production of the new Micra model car will take place in the northeast of Britain, safeguarding thousands of jobs.

IH/BR 

The Prime Minister's press secretary Alistair Campbell arrives at Downing Street in London January 25, 2001. Earlier today, Tony Blair announced along with Nissan President Carlos Ghosn, that production of the new Micra model car will start at the Sunderland plant in the Northeast of Britain.

RUS/BR