Three people sustained minor injuries after a Nissan Frontier lost control, crashed into a tree, and overturned into a bush in Brekumanso on March 10.
The incident, which resulted in a fire outbreak, prompted a swift response from a firefighting crew from Asamankese, with additional support from Suhum Fire Station. Firefighters managed to bring the flames under control and fully extinguish them by 1:45 p.m.
The blaze destroyed the vehicle and scorched nearby vegetation before being contained.
The injured victims, including the driver and a female passenger, received treatment at the Asamankese Government Hospital.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to improving emergency response efforts in the region.
On Wednesday, there was a very important request because one person died in a Nissan car when the front airbag exploded, and 58 people have been hurt in the same way since 2015.
Nissan said that because the cars are old and have faulty Takata air bag parts, there is a higher chance the air bag could break and shoot sharp metal pieces, leading to serious harm or even death.
Nissan said certain 2002-2006 Sentra small cars, 2002-2004 Pathfinder SUVs, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 SUVs should not be driven. Car owners can check if their cars are part of the recall by going to nissanusa. com/takata-airbag-recall or infinitiusacom/takata-airbag-recall and entering their 17-digit vehicle identification number.
The company is saying that if you own a car with faulty inflators, you should call your dealer to arrange a free replacement. Nissan is giving free towing to dealers and in some places they can also come to fix your car and give you a loaner car.
Nissan tried many times to contact owners who haven’t fixed their Takata airbags.
In 2018, the company told the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the death. Nissan said the person who died was in a 2006 Sentra car.
Faulty inflators have caused 27 deaths in the US. They use a dangerous chemical to inflate air bags during a car crash. The chemical can break down when it’s hot and humid for a long time. It can burst with a lot of power, breaking open a metal container and spreading sharp pieces everywhere. Over 400 people in the US have been injured.
At least 35 people have died from Takata airbag problems in different countries like Malaysia, Australia, and the US.
Possible problem made many cars to be called back for fixing the issue. The Takata company has had a long history, with at least 67 million inflators being involved. The US government says that lots of things haven’t been fixed. About 100 million inflators have been taken back from all over the world. The air bags that exploded caused Takata to go bankrupt.
Honda, Ford, BMW, Toyota, Stellantis, and Mazda say some of their vehicles with Takata inflators should not be driven.
The police on Monday, June 12, arrested a man, Kofi Godsway, for possessing firearms without a license during a football match at Kpando in the Volta region.
The suspect and one other who is currently on the run allegedly pulled out a weapon and threatened to cause harm during the game.
A search conducted on aNissanpick-up vehicle used by the suspects, led to the retrieval of one (1) pump action gun, one locally manufactured pistol, one desert eagle foreign pistol and 13mm cartridges.
Other items retrieved include one long knife, one vehicle registration number plate, one motorbike registration number plate and an ammunition waist belt.
“While Investigation continues, efforts are underway to arrest suspect Selorm alias Dangote who is currently on the run to face Justice,” a statement issued by the Police said.
The details of a significant restructuring of their 24-year-old, frequently tense partnership between Nissan and Renault have been made public.
The announcement follows months of negotiations between the major players in the automotive industry
The two companies claimed in a joint statement that by agreeing that Renault would reduce its stake in Nissan, they had “rebalanced” their relationship.
As part of the agreement, Nissan will acquire a stake in Ampere, Renault’s premier electric vehicle division.
The businesses added that they will collaborate on battery and electronics technology and that they will save money by working on joint projects in Europe, India, and Latin America.
The agreement will see Renault cutting its stake in Japan’s Nissan from more than 43% to 15%, the same size as Nissan’s stake in its French counterpart.
The companies also said that Nissan will take a stake of up to 15% in Renault’s new electric vehicle venture, Ampere.
Christopher Richter from investment group CLSA said the changes were necessary to keep the two-decade partnership alive.
“It’s a last ditch attempt to save an alliance where the two partners don’t get along very well,” he told the BBC.
“Hopefully, by equalising their status in the alliance, they can put some of the rancour behind them, and find a limited number of activities where they can cooperate and add value to each other,” Mr Richter added.
The move comes at a time of huge change for the motor industry as it transitions to electric vehicles and adopts new technology.
“We all know that auto firms will be amalgamated into five or six globally, especially due to the big changes occurring in AI technology,” Seijiro Takeshita from the University of Shizuoka in Japan told the BBC.
“In that context, Nissan and Renault need to find a good partner, and that’s what they are, at least nominally. They cannot and do not have the luxury of going alone in this battle,” he added.
In 2016, they were joined by Mitsubishi, after Nissan took a major stake in the struggling Japanese firm.
The alliance was rocked in November 2018 when Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn was arrested over allegations that he had understated his annual salary and misused company funds. Mr Ghosn denied the charges.
At the time, Mr Ghosn was the chairman of the Japanese carmaker. He was also chairman of France’s Renault and the boss of a three-way alliance between both carmakers and Mitsubishi.
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co on Friday joined General Motors Co in exiting a group of automakers that had backed U.S. President Donald Trump in his bid to prevent California from imposing its own vehicle emissions rules.
GM last week reversed course in an ongoing court fight and abandoned the outgoing Republican president, winning praise from Democratic President-elect Joe Biden, who takes office on Jan. 20.
“We are confident that productive conversations among the auto industry, the Biden administration and California can deliver a common-sense set of national standards that increases efficiency and meets the needs of all American drivers,†Nissan said in a statement.
Nissan said it hoped to find a replacement by the end of next month. Chief operating officer Yasuhiro Yamauchi will take on the role temporarily.
Slowing sales
The 65-year-old had been accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of extra share option payments in 2013.
It was the latest twist in a saga plaguing the firm that centres on improper payments to top executives.
Following reports that Mr Saikawa was preparing to step down, the Nissan boss told reporters in Japan: “I’m keen to pass the torch to the next generation as soon as possible.”
He has previously said he would resign in light of slowing sales and falling profits.
The sliding performance prompted the firm to unveil plans to slash 12,500 jobs around the world.
Mr Saikawa’s troubles are the latest scandal to hit the Japanese carmaker, following the arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn in November.
Mr Ghosn, the architect of the Renault-Nissan alliance, faces accusations of financial misconduct and breach of trust. He denies any wrongdoing and has said his arrest in Japan was the result of a “plot and treason” against him.
The saga has cast doubt over the future of the Renault-Nissan alliance and the outlook for the company.
His long-running detention in Tokyo has also led to scrutiny of the Japanese legal system.
