The Japanese automakers in December signed a memorandum of understanding to discuss an integration under a holding company to create the world’s No.3 automaker and compete in an increasingly tough industry. But the talks have been complicated by growing differences, multiple people familiar with the matter have told Reuters and hit a wall after Honda […]
Shares in Nissan soared as much as 24 percent, while Honda dipped more than three percent. Mitsubishi Motors — of which Nissan is the top shareholder — gained almost 20 percent. Japan’s number two and three automakers behind Toyota had already agreed in March to explore a strategic partnership on EVs. “We are discussing possibilities […]
The Nikkei newspaper said that Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors is set to join an alliance between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, creating a tie-up between automakers with combined sales of more than 8 million vehicles. Mitsubishi Motors, which is 34% owned by Nissan, will work with Honda and Nissan to finalize the details of their strategic […]