Nissan and Honda plan to merge

Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed the rumors that they’re contemplating a merger. The 2 would nonetheless function underneath their manufacturers however with a brand new joint holding firm as father or mother firm. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi additionally joins, the mixed group would turn into the world’s third-largest automaker by gross sales quantity, with a internet value of as much as $50 billion.

Nissan and Honda earlier than work collectively on the event of electrical autos, however the joint firm can be way more built-in. In keeping with the press launch, this might embody standardizing automobile platforms, unifying analysis and improvement groups, and optimizing manufacturing programs and services. This might assist cut back prices.

In the USA, Nissan sells giant pickup vehicles and SUVs that Honda does not provide, in addition to extra expertise in electrical autos and plug-in electrical autos. Alternatively, Honda has comparatively secure funds whereas Nissan is struggling, notably in Japan.

–Mat Smith

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