The car industry as a whole may be ailing — but Nissan's prognosis is particularly dire, the kind you measure in months, not years. Sluggish sales — mainly in North America — have been disastrous for the Japanese automaker. In response, dealers are selling cars at a loss and production has been slashed by 20%. More recently, the company cut 9,000 jobs and sold a third of its stake in Mitsubishi. The Japanese automaker also plans to cut production at its plants in Canton, Mississippi, and Smyrna, Tennessee — which together employ some 13,000 workers — by 100,000 cars.But all of this may be too little, too late.Death's doorOn paper, at least, it doesn't look good. Nissan's operating profit dropped 85% in the third quarter, with the company recording a net loss of 9.3 billion Yen ($60.1 million at today's exchange rate). On November 7, the company posted a consolidated operating profit for the six months ending in September down over 90% compared with the same period last year."We have 12 to 14 months to survive," a senior official close to Nissan recently told the Financial Times. "This is going to be tough. And in the end, we need Japan and the U.S. to be generating cash," he said. Unfortunately, consumers in those countries are simply not buying. And increased competition from China isn't helping. Stateside slowdownNissan's cost-cutting is part of a large-scale restructuring effort to save $3 billion.Adding to the uncertainty, major shareholder Renault is looking to offload its holdings in the company. Nissan is reportedly seeking a new long-term investor — and hasn't ruled out longtime rival Honda taking a majority stake. Nissan recently signed a partnership with Honda and Mitsubishi for long-term EV development.The Japanese automaker also plans to cut production at its plants in Canton, Mississippi, and Smyrna, Tennessee — which together employ some 13,000 workers — by 100,000 cars. Among the models made at those factories are Nissan's Pathfinder SUV and the Frontier pickup truck. Lost credibilityFrom my perspective, Nissan's mob-like tactics in ousting former CEO Carlos Ghosn cost the company credibility on the global stage. Ghosn, who spent 13 months in a Japanese jail before making a dramatic escape to Lebanon, claims he was targeted for his plans to merge Nissan with Renault. Ultimately, a merger with Honda may be the better move; Japanese companies working together to build better cars would make stockholders and customers happy. More important, it may be the only move left for a company rapidly running out of options.

Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller says Blizzard is “really happy” with how the first run of the shooter’s 6v6 mode turned out. To commemorate the occasion, Keller has shared a load of player statistics for the game mode, revealing just how popular it’s already been. With Season 14 looming, the 6v6 mode is also going to return in multiple forms, as it looks like Blizzard is considering whether or not to make the game mode a permanent addition to Overwatch 2 sometime in the future. Continue reading Overwatch 2 6v6 made Blizzard “really happy,” and it’s about to come back MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

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Dolly Parton has revealed the secret to keeping a private and successful marriage. The “Jolene” singer has been married to her husband, Carl Dean, since 1966 after the couple dated for two years. According to Dolly, they met in Nashville when she was 18 and he was 21, and they fell in love at first sight. When asked about how they maintain their relationship quietly, the actress shared some simple principles that have worked for them for decades. Although Dolly Parton’s husband is not known publicly, her words reflect how much she cherishes him and the deep mutual respect they both have for each other. Dolly Parton claims her husband is her biggest supporter and someone she leans on.  Who is Dolly Parton’s husband? Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s wedding/Instagram Dolly Parton’s husband was an asphalt business owner who enjoyed living his life away from the spotlight despite being married to the award-winning country music star. Not much of his life is known except a couple of moments that Dolly Parton shares during interviews and in books. Nevertheless, he values her music career and has always supported her.  According to Dolly, after the first public appearance she made with her husband at a BMI awards banquet in 1966, “He said, ‘I’m happy for you, I want you to do what you want to do. But don’t ever ask me to go to another one of them damn things, because I ain’t going.’ And he never has.” From that time, Dolly Parton has received 35 more BMI awards.             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton)   Dolly shared that she and her husband do not gift themselves fancy things. “When I see things through the years that I think he would like, when I’m out, I’ll just kind of collect stuff and give it to him, ” she said and added that they prefer practical gifts that reflect their hobbies. Since her husband enjoys working at the barn, she gifts him tools that he would need, while he gifts her kitchen utensils because she loves to cook. Dolly Parton and her husband’s plans for Christmas Despite Dolly Parton’s busy life, she revealed that she has “never missed Christmas.” She sees it as a time to be with her husband and visit their families. She intentionally finishes her plans for the year before Christmas and does not accept invitations during the festive period. This Christmas, Dolly, and her husband plan to “visit family and friends in East Tennessee,” and “Carl’s family some, and then we’ll just have all that food.” Dolly Parton and husband/Instagram Even though many assume Dolly Parton is outgoing, she said she prefers being with her husband, cooking, reading books, and working around the house. The couple also travels around the country, camping, and shopping. To avoid Dolly Parton’s husband being seen in public, they do their grocery shopping in malls that are open 24 hours a day. Dolly Parton and her husband renewed their vows in the presence of family and friends when their marriage was 50 years. But pictures of the event were not shared since it was a simple ceremony. Dolly Parton and her husband enjoy their peaceful and quiet life. Next up: Sylvester Stallone Apologizes For Sending ‘Cowardly’ FedEx Breakup Package To Wife Jennifer Flavin The post Where Is He? Dolly Parton Shares How She Keeps Marriage Of Almost 60 Years So Private appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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