Honda and Nissan, two Japanese automakers, are planning to merge and create the world's third-largest car company by 2026.The merger aims to capitalize on their respective strengths and deliver unparalleled value to customers worldwide.The strategic partnership between the two companies, focused on software and electrification, laid the groundwork for the deeper integration.The decision on business integration is yet to be finalized, but both companies are working towards finding a direction by the end of January 2025.