Rumors emerged about a potential investment from Tesla in Nissan, causing a surge in Nissan's stock price.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, dismissed the rumors and emphasized Tesla's independent approach to manufacturing.
Former Tesla board member, Hiromichi Mizuno, denied being involved in facilitating discussions between Tesla and Nissan.
While a Tesla-Nissan partnership could have offered benefits like technology sharing and manufacturing synergies, both companies seem focused on their individual strategies.