Renault’s senior management is to meet later today to discuss a proposal to open up its partnership with Nissan to General Motors.

Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian urged GM on Friday to consider a three-way partnership with Renault and Nissan.

Nissan and Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn expressed interest in acquiring a stake of up to 20% in GM several days ago, a source said. Renault has a controlling 44% stake in Nissan of Japan.