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Daimler-Benz AG, less than a week after agreeing to buy Chrysler Corp., said it is in talks with Nissan Diesel Motor Co. about an alliance that could include taking a stake in Japan’s fourth-largest truckmaker.
Daimler spokesman Roland Klein said the automaker has been in talks with Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., which owns 39.8 percent of Nissan Diesel, for several months.
Klein declined to comment on Japanese newspaper reports that allege Daimler will take a controlling stake of at least 33.4 percent in Nissan Diesel. Based on Nissan Diesel’s market value, that stake could cost $125 million.
One analyst said Nissan would make a strong partner for the new DaimlerChrysler, which lacks strength in Asia.
