Together, Honda and Nissan would also pose more of a threat to Toyota Motor Corp., which is the world’s biggest automaker followed by Volkswagen AG.

Honda and Nissan plan to merge as the two Japanese firms seek to fight back against competition from the Chinese car industry. The integration would create one of the world's biggest car producers alongside Toyota,

Talks about a possible merger of Nissan and Honda is the latest reaction as the global auto industry races to electrify prompted by China competition.

The two major Japanese automakers are discussing a merger. Here is what to know, from the reasons why they are doing this to how it could impact you.

The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages.

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has said the companies need to build up capabilities by 2030 or face being 'beaten,' but analysts question whether they have that much time.

Honda and Nissan’s potential merger may enable them to compete with China’s BYD, as both brands struggle with declining sales and production. Honda sold 3.43 million cars and Nissan over 3 million in 2024,

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.

A prerequisite for the merger is for Nissan to complete its business turnaround, Mibe added. Honda and Nissan are the second and third largest automakers in Japan, respectively. I

Honda and Nissan plan to merge as the two Japanese firms seek to fight back against competition from the Chinese car industry. Joining forces would create one of the world's biggest car producers alongside Toyota,

Analysts questioned the timing of the Honda-Nissan potential deal amid intense competition from Chinese rivals, reported the news agency Reuters.