Japanese automakers Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) and Nissan Motor Co are reportedly set to begin merger negotiations to tackle mounting competition from global electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla and China's BYD, the Nikkei reported on Tuesday. The merger would establish a single holding company and could include Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a 24% stake, creating one of the world's largest auto groups.
Nissan Motor and Honda Motor plan to enter negotiations for a merger that will likely include Mitsubishi Motors, a deal intended to help the newly formed company compete in the growing electric vehicle market, the Japanese publication Nikkei reported Tuesday.
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. Honda and Nissan are considering operating under a holding company, and soon will sign a memorandum of understanding, according to the report.
Japanese automobile giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter negotiations toward a merger and join their resources to better compete against larger electric vehicle makers globally, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Honda Motor aims to double its global hybrid car sales to 1.3 million vehicles annually by 2030 from 2023 levels, providing a "bridge" until fully electric vehicles become more widespread, the Japanese automaker said on Wednesday.
Honda Motor Co. will stop funding a joint venture with General Motors and Cruise to launch a robotaxi service in Japan, now that GM has pulled the plug on Cruise and its commercial robotaxi ambitions, reports The Nikkei.
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Honda Motor stock price has remained under pressure this year as it moved into a deep bear market. It has dropped by over 30% and was trading at ¥1,300, its lowest level since August 5.
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