Honda’s merger with Nissan looks like a disaster

Why Honda is merging with Nissan: factories, SUVs, and China
While Honda does have the Prologue, that vehicle was part of a $5 billion joint venture with GM that only lasted through the development of two vehicles. The Prologue has been a surprise EV hit, selling over 33,000 in 2024 and outselling the larger gas-powered Honda Passport.
Honda’s merger with Nissan looks like a disaster, but not all is lost
The problem is there is no likely outcome that would leave both companies and their employees better off than they are today.
Honda Finally Reveals Its Hands In Nissan Merger
Plus, auto suppliers are scrambling to move production to dodge tariffs and China's exports expected to drop for 2025.
Honda And Nissan's $58 Billion Merger Warrants Cautionary Approach From Investors
Honda and Nissan’s merger risks failure due to cultural clashes and misalignment. Find out why HMC and NSANY stocks are uncertain investments.
Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars
The firms want to strengthen their offerings in the face of Chinese competition in the electric vehicle sector.
Honda and Nissan in Merger Discussions Amid EV Upheaval
The Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are discussing a merger to compete with China’s burgeoning EV industry. If the
Honda, Nissan deal may be key in fight against China’s BYD
Honda Motor Co. absorbing Nissan Motor Co. could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show.
Honda May Get Its First Full-Size SUV And Pickup From Nissan Merger
Honda may soon get its first opportunity to make a true full-size SUV and pickup truck, according to AutomotiveNews. After speaking with Honda Motor Co.'s executive vice president, Noriya Kaihara, the outlet learned that the merger between Honda and Nissan could give Honda access to Nissan's experience and knowledge in producing full-size body-on-frame trucks.
China is forcing out foreign car companies
This year has been troubling for almost all foreign carmakers in that country, which boasts the world’s largest car market.
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Honda, Nissan merger 'like two weak swimmers helping each other'; analysts see risks
This story has been updated. The plan announced Monday by Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan to merge by 2026 highlights how the rise of Chinese automakers such as BYD is pressuring the industry ...
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Honda's auto sales in China plunge 31% amid price war with BYD
GUANGZHOU -- Honda Motor's sales in China were down 30.9% last year to 852,269 units, falling below 1 million for the first time in nine years as Japanese automakers continue to struggle from price ...
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Sony-Honda Afeela EV: A Built-In PlayStation 5 To Battle China's Best
I’m rooting for Sony and Honda though, because this concept shows a genuine intent to compete with China in ways no one else has. Check out the full video above for more on the Afeela’s tech.