The problem is there is no likely outcome that would leave both companies and their employees better off than they are today.

It seems like Japanese automakers are fast falling behind the EV movement, with Tesla and Volkswagen taking the lead. However, that could all change by 2025, says CNN, as Honda and Nissan

The mooted Honda Nissan merger and the fallout from leadership change at Stellantis suggests the auto industry must brace for turmoil, where size is a survival necessity.

The Honda-Nissan merger would be a historic move if it happens, but French automaker Renault has already put an unexpected bump in the road.

It hasn't been a month since two Japanese automakers, Honda and Nissan, officially announced their merger plans, but it appears that it's already facing a major hurdle. According to reports coming from Japan,

Honda is eager to ensure there's no foreign influence on its merger with Nissan, especially since Taiwan's Foxconn has been eyeing the ailing brand

Nissan is facing critical financial and competitive challenges, with operating profits dropping 90% and net income falling 94% in the first half of fiscal year 2024 compared to the same period a year earlier.