Rumours of this from last week:
Honda and Nissan to begin merger talksNissan and Honda are said to be in talks to set up a holding company
More emerging now, with Honda and Nissan set to announce discussions on business integration on Monday, according to unnamed sources.
Details of Integration Talks:
Board meetings and a joint press conference, also involving Mitsubishi Motors, will take place on Monday.A potential merger could form the world’s third-largest auto group by sales, following Toyota and Volkswagen.
Motivations and Challenges:
Both companies face competition from Tesla and Chinese manufacturers, along with declining sales in key markets like China and the U.S.Past collaborations include electrification, software development, and joint research.
Integration Possibilities:
Proposals include Honda supplying hybrid vehicles to Nissan and shared use of Nissan’s UK factory.Finalization of integration talks is targeted for June 2025.
Stakeholder Views:
Renault, Nissan’s top shareholder, supports the idea in principle and is evaluating its implications.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.