Nissan and Honda have officially confirmed plans to pursue a merger, forming a new joint holding company as parent.
The merger would make the combined group the world's third largest automaker by sales volume and potentially have a net worth of up to $50 billion.
Integration talks are still preliminary, aiming for a definitive agreement by June 2025, subject to shareholder approval and Nissan executing a turnaround.
The merger would involve standardizing vehicle platforms, unifying research and development teams, and optimizing manufacturing systems, potentially leading to significant layoffs.