What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry
2 weeks, 3 days ago

What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. “Nissan does have some product segments where Honda doesn’t currently play,” that a merger or partnership could help, said Sam Abuelsamid, a Detroit-area automotive industry analsyt. A report in the Japanese financial magazine Diamond said talks with Honda gained urgency after the Taiwan maker of iPhones Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, began exploring a possible acquisition of Nissan as part of its push into the EV sector. In American, a vital market for companies like Nissan, Honda and Toyota, that's forcing automakers to consider lower pricing, which will eat further into industry profits.

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Honda and Nissan are looking to merge. Who’s next?
6 days, 20 hours ago

Honda and Nissan are looking to merge. Who’s next?

CNN  

New York CNN — Honda and Nissan are the latest automakers to discuss combining forces. “I don’t think Honda-Nissan will cause more deals to take place, although it could accelerate them.” The factors driving possible deals, from technological change and the industry’s huge appetite for R&D and capital spending to thin profit margins, are numerous and powerful. “When you’re in …

Mint Primer | One for the road: All about Honda-Nissan merger
2 weeks ago

Mint Primer | One for the road: All about Honda-Nissan merger

Live Mint  

On Monday, Honda and Nissan, Japan’s two large automakers announced plans to merge and become the third largest auto group in the world. Honda Motor Company, Japan’s second largest car maker and Nissan Motor Corporation, its third biggest, have begun talks to merge their operations sometime in mid-2025. The combined sales volumes of the three will exceed 8 million cars, …

Honda-Nissan potential merger amid China competition raises questions about timing
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Honda-Nissan potential merger amid China competition raises questions about timing

Live Mint  

The Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co.'s potential new venture to create a Japanese automotive behemoth amid intense competition from the Chinese rivals raises questions about the timing of the deal, reported the news agency Reuters on Wednesday, December 25. “Both companies lack compelling EV offerings, and the combined entity would still face the challenge of a new EV …

Honda, Nissan deal could be important for a comeback against China’s BYD
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Honda, Nissan deal could be important for a comeback against China’s BYD

Hindustan Times  

A Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. combination could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show. China’s biggest automaker BYD sold 3.76 million vehicles over the same period, a clear illustration of how weak Nissan and Honda are alone, but how together, they may stand a fighting …

Honda, Nissan deal could be key to comeback against China’s BYD
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Honda, Nissan deal could be key to comeback against China’s BYD

Live Mint  

A Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. combination could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show. China’s biggest automaker, BYD, sold 3.76 million vehicles over the same period, a clear illustration of how weak Nissan and Honda are alone but how, together, they may stand a fighting …

Union seeks answers over Nissan's British factory as Honda merger looms
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Union seeks answers over Nissan's British factory as Honda merger looms

Daily Mail  

Thousands of workers at Nissan's giant UK car factory are facing uncertainty after the firm entered merger talks with competitor Honda. Changing gear: Nissan did not say whether or how the Sunderland plant will be affected Currently, the factory, Britain's biggest car plant, employs more than 6,000 people and builds the Qashqai, Juke and Leaf models. Unite union's national officer …

Nissan, Honda to merge to take on global competition
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Nissan, Honda to merge to take on global competition

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Two Japanese giant automakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge by 2026, they said on Tuesday, indicating that they plan to take on the Chinese EV makers who now pose a threat to the world's long-dominant legacy car makers. The merger would also give the two companies scale and a chance to share resources in the face …

Honda’s lower margins in Automotive Business pose risks in Honda-Nissan deal: Moody’s
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Honda’s lower margins in Automotive Business pose risks in Honda-Nissan deal: Moody’s

Live Mint  

Japanese automobile manufacturers Honda and Nissan agreed to start discussions about a merger on Monday, December 23. The rating agency said that Honda's lower margins in its automotive business compared to its motorcycle business are set to give less flexibility to absorb Nissan’s loss-making auto operations, according to Dean Enjo, VP-senior analyst at Moody’s, cited the news agency. The analyst …

Honda-Nissan: As merger discussions begin, see where 2 companies stand in India
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Honda-Nissan: As merger discussions begin, see where 2 companies stand in India

India Today  

Japanese auto majors Honda Motor Company and Nissan Motor Company have signed a pact to start merger discussions. Performance in the domestic market Honda Cars India and Nissan Motor India, the Indian arms of Japanese companies, are facing headwinds in the domestic market for multiple reasons. In the domestic market, Honda sold 85,609 units in FY22, 91,418 units in FY23 …

What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Nissan has truck-based body-on-frame large SUVs such as the Armada and Infiniti QX80 that Honda doesn’t have, with large towing capacities and good off-road performance, said Sam Fiorani, …

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Toyota has technology partnerships with Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month, with unconfirmed reports saying that …

Honda, Nissan say they plan to merge in 2026
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Honda, Nissan say they plan to merge in 2026

Live Mint  

TOKYO—Honda and Nissan said they planned to merge in 2026, a move that has won Japanese government backing to keep the nation’s status as a leader in car manufacturing. “We realized that the synergy effects were greater than expected," and that helped push forward the merger plan, he said at a news conference. Muto, while declining to discuss the Honda-Nissan …

Nissan, Honda expected to announce plans to merge, creating world’s number 3 automaker
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nissan, Honda expected to announce plans to merge, creating world’s number 3 automaker

Live Mint  

Tokyo, Dec 23 Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda were expected to announce Monday that they are in talks on a merger that would catapult them to No. The two companies, and smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors, said their top executives would hold a news conference later in the day. Together, Honda and the Nissan alliance with Renault SA of …

Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Toyota has technology partnerships with Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month, with unconfirmed …

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Deccan Chronicle  

TOKYO: Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles. Honda and Nissan -- Japan's number two and three automakers after Toyota -- are aiming to finalise a merger deal in June 2025, several media outlets said. Mitsubishi Motors, …

Nissan and Honda announce merger talks amid a rapidly changing global market
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nissan and Honda announce merger talks amid a rapidly changing global market

NPR  

Nissan and Honda announce merger talks amid a rapidly changing global market toggle caption AP/Kyodo News TOKYO — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Together, Honda and the Nissan alliance with Renault SA …

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales. The plans come as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had …

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Al Jazeera  

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market. Japan’s Honda and Nissan are planning a merger, which would create the world’s third-largest carmaker as the industry pivots away from fossil fuels. Honda, currently Japan’s second-largest carmaker, is widely viewed as the only national partner able to rescue Nissan, which has struggled since former …

Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker

LA Times  

Chief executives Makoto Uchida of Nissan, from left, Takao Kato of Mitsubishi and Toshihiro Mibe of Honda leave a joint news conference Monday in Tokyo. Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. …

Nissan needs a Honda rescue. What went so wrong?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nissan needs a Honda rescue. What went so wrong?

Live Mint  

Nissan, once a symbol of Japan’s carmaking prowess, spent the past five years trying to regain its footing after the arrest of longtime leader Carlos Ghosn, only to find itself in a precarious spot again. The idea of two of Japan’s biggest rival brands cohabiting under the same roof would once have been considered absurd, but the companies have grown …

Honda, Nissan mull manufacturing partnership: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Honda, Nissan mull manufacturing partnership: Report

Live Mint  

Amid reports of potential merger between Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., Japan’s two automakers are mulling a partnership in manufacturing in which they will build vehicles in one another's factories as part of their plan to deepen ties, a report by news agency Kyodo said on Saturday. The two “car manufacturers are expected to announce Monday that they …

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Honda-Nissan merger: EV boom cutting off auto giants' vroom?

India Today  

Two of the world’s giant carmakers, Nissan and Honda, are taking steps towards a merger. While Honda’s net profit slumped by 19.7 per cent, Nissan’s fell drastically by 93.5 per cent. Rise of EVs “Electric car sales keep rising and could reach around 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide," the Global EV …

A tie-up between Honda and Nissan will not fix their problems
3 weeks ago

A tie-up between Honda and Nissan will not fix their problems

Live Mint  

Honda put nostalgia to the fore on December 18th when it announced that the Prelude, a nameplate last produced some 25 years ago, now being relaunched as a hybrid-electric, would come with the option of a system that simulates gear changes and combustion-engine noises. It is considering merging with Nissan, a floundering domestic rival, to create the world’s third-largest carmaker …

Nissan-Honda Merger: Impact on Automakers and Industry
3 weeks ago

Nissan-Honda Merger: Impact on Automakers and Industry

Deccan Chronicle  

An industry shakeup The ascent of Chinese automakers is rattling the industry at a time when manufacturers are struggling to shift from fossil fuel-driven vehicles to electrics. Relatively inexpensive EVs from China's BYD, Great Wall and Nio are eating into the market shares of U.S. and Japanese car companies in China and elsewhere.Japanese automakers have lagged behind big rivals in …

Nissan-Honda merger talks could strengthen India play amid competitive market
3 weeks ago

Nissan-Honda merger talks could strengthen India play amid competitive market

Live Mint  

Japan's Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. have begun discussions about a potential merger, Japanese news wire Nikkei reported. If the talks materialize, the merger could benefit significantly their India operations, providing much-needed investment and product portfolio enhancements to strengthen their presence in one of the world’s most competitive automotive markets. A struggling Indian market play In India, Nissan …

Honda explores Nissan rescue with Foxconn also in hunt for stake: WSJ
3 weeks ago

Honda explores Nissan rescue with Foxconn also in hunt for stake: WSJ

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-19 13:26 The emblem of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor is seen at a showroom in Yokohama, Japan, on May 9, 2024. NEW YORK -- Honda Motor Co is in talks to come to the aid of Nissan Motor Co by potentially forming the world's third-largest carmaker in order to better withstand escalating challenges for the global auto …

The China shock behind the Honda-Nissan merger talks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

The China shock behind the Honda-Nissan merger talks

Live Mint  

BEIJING—The rise of Chinese carmakers is reconfiguring the global auto industry, with merger talks between Honda and Nissan the latest example of companies trying to respond to the competitive threat. The Honda-Nissan combination would be aimed at combating the Chinese push by combining the Japanese carmakers’ efforts in EV technology, autonomous driving and other areas where China is strong, analysts …

Honda and Nissan say they are exploring merger
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Honda and Nissan say they are exploring merger

Live Mint  

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan said they were exploring a merger following business troubles at Nissan in the U.S. and China. Nissan has also posted weaker results in the U.S. A combination would allow Honda and Nissan to seek synergies in purchasing and technology development, but it would also present challenges for two companies with different cultures and partly overlapping …

Honda and Nissan talk potential merger to compete with Tesla and Chinese EV makers
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Honda and Nissan talk potential merger to compete with Tesla and Chinese EV makers

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan could join forces to compete with Chinese rivals in …

Japanese carmakers Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Japanese carmakers Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks to help them compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers, media reports said Wednesday. Honda announced plans in May to double investment in electric vehicles to $65 billion by 2030, part of its ambitious target set three years ago of achieving 100 percent EV sales by 2040. …

Honda, Nissan start talking merger as Japan's auto sector continues to struggle in the EV era
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Honda, Nissan start talking merger as Japan's auto sector continues to struggle in the EV era

Firstpost  

If finalised, the merger bewteen Honda and Nissan would unite the assets of Japan’s second- and third-largest carmakers, creating a more robust contender to challenge market leaders like Toyota, Tesla, and rising Chinese EV brands Honda and Nissan have already signalled their intent to collaborate in the EV sector earlier this year. Image Credit: Reuters Honda and Nissan, two of …

Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports

The Hindu  

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, according to media reports on Wednesday, adding that a tie-up would aim to help them better compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers. "We are discussing possibilities for cooperation between Honda and Nissan in the future, in a wide range of fields and in various areas, and those …

What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger. Nissan’s share price soared nearly 24% in Tokyo after reports citing unnamed sources said it might merge with Honda to form the world’s third-largest automaking group. “Nissan does have some product segments …

Honda, Nissan to form single holding company, MoU to be signed soon: Reports
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Honda, Nissan to form single holding company, MoU to be signed soon: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Honda and Nissan, the second and third-largest carmakers in Japan after Toyota, are reportedly considering a merger which would see them operate under a single holding company and challenge their compatriot, the largest carmaker in that country. FILE PHOTO: Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference …

Nissan, Honda begin merger talks; to set up holding company, says report
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nissan, Honda begin merger talks; to set up holding company, says report

Live Mint  

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are reportedly exploring a potential merger that could reshape the Japanese automotive industry and create a significant rival to Toyota Motor Corp. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that the discussions are in the early stages and could include options such as a merger, capital tie-up, or the creation of a holding company, …

Honda and Nissan are in merger talks
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Honda and Nissan are in merger talks

CNN  

CNN — Honda and Nissan are discussing a possible merger, potentially bringing together two Japanese automaking titans that have recently fallen on hard times. “As announced in March, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other’s strengths,” the companies said in a statement Tuesday. “If there are any updates, we will inform our stakeholders at …

Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up
5 months, 1 week ago

Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda say they plan to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and jointly research software for autonomous driving. “Companies that don’t adapt to the changes cannot survive,” said Honda Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe. By coming together in what Mibe and counterpart at Nissan, Makoto Uchida, repeatedly called “making friends” to achieve economies of …

Mitsubishi to join Honda-Nissan alliance
5 months, 1 week ago

Mitsubishi to join Honda-Nissan alliance

China Daily  

A Mitsubishi Motors sign is pictured next to a Mitsubishi Motors electric car at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. Japan's Mitsubishi Motors is set to join an alliance between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, according to the Nikkei newspaper. Mitsubishi Motors, which is 34 percent owned by Nissan, will work with Honda and Nissan to …

Nissan to export China-made vehicles from 2025
9 months, 1 week ago

Nissan to export China-made vehicles from 2025

China Daily  

Nissan's electric Arizon concept makes its global debut at the Shanghai auto show on April 18, 2023. The carmaker also plans to refresh 73 percent of Nissan-brand models and launch eight new energy vehicles, including four Nissan-branded models, by fiscal year 2026 in China, its second-largest market. Globally, Nissan aims to lift its annual sales by 1 million units and …

Japan’s Nissan promises an aggressive electrification push to cut costs and boost global sales
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s Nissan promises an aggressive electrification push to cut costs and boost global sales

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Nissan will expand its electric vehicle lineup, develop more powerful batteries and cut production costs, while speeding up the whole process, in what the Japanese automaker’s chief called “The Arc” pathway to higher sales by 2030. Last year, Nissan Motor Co. sold nearly 3.4 million vehicles around the world, up about 5% from the previous year. Nissan plans …

Fierce rivals Honda and Nissan join forces to take on Chinese car makers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fierce rivals Honda and Nissan join forces to take on Chinese car makers

ABC  

In short: Honda and Nissan have signed a new alliance to work together on EV technology. Rival Japanese car makers Honda and Nissan have announced they will work together to develop electric vehicle technology and auto intelligence – two sectors where Japan's automakers have fallen behind. Honda president Toshihiro Mibe said the companies shared common values and could create "synergies" …

Honda and Nissan agree to work together in developing electric vehicles and intelligent technology
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Honda and Nissan agree to work together in developing electric vehicles and intelligent technology

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Nissan and Honda announced Friday that they will work together in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen behind. The chief executives of Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. appeared together at a news conference in Tokyo to announce that Japan’s second and third biggest automakers will look into areas with …

GM and Honda partner to develop engines and car platforms
4 years, 4 months ago

GM and Honda partner to develop engines and car platforms

LA Times  

General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. are laying the groundwork for a deeper partnership in North America to jointly develop gasoline engines and crossover SUVs, seeking to cut costs as the auto industry moves toward electric vehicles. GM and Honda plan to jointly develop at least four crossover SUVs for the North American market, freeing up cash for battery-powered …

Fiat Chrysler puts merger offer to Renault board; deal to create a new third-ranked global manufacturer; shares rise
5 years, 7 months ago

Fiat Chrysler puts merger offer to Renault board; deal to create a new third-ranked global manufacturer; shares rise

Firstpost  

Fiat Chrysler has made a “transformative” merger proposal to Renault, the Italian-American carmaker said, in a deal that would create a new third-ranked global manufacturer Milan/Paris: Fiat Chrysler has made a “transformative” merger proposal to Renault, the Italian-American carmaker said, in a deal that would create a new third-ranked global manufacturer. The deal would create a carmaker selling 8.7 million …

Automaker mergers: Fiat Chrysler and Renault show why carmakers desperately need each other
5 years, 7 months ago

Automaker mergers: Fiat Chrysler and Renault show why carmakers desperately need each other

CNN  

London CNN Business — Developing the cars of the future is expensive. That’s one big reason France’s Renault is considering a merger with Fiat Chrysler that would create the world’s third largest carmaker and reshape the global auto industry. “There’s been talk of consolidation for a long time,” said Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst at Autotrader, who noted that former …

Renault-Nissan set to enter auto elite, if they can reach a deal
5 years, 8 months ago

Renault-Nissan set to enter auto elite, if they can reach a deal

Live Mint  

A merger between longtime alliance partners Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. would codify a global automotive pecking order dominated by three mega-players, putting pressure on everyone else to bulk up or risk being left behind. The French and Japanese manufacturers, along with third partner Mitsubishi Motors Corp., churn out 10.8 million cars each year — nearly double Ford Motor …

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