China, Honda and Nissan

Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars
Honda and Nissan plan to merge as the two Japanese firms seek to fight back against competition from the Chinese car industry. The integration would create one of the world's biggest car producers alongside Toyota,
Honda, Nissan Deal May Be Key in Fight Against China’s BYD
Honda Motor Co. absorbing Nissan Motor Co. could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show.Most Read from BloombergHo Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayThe Architects Who Built MiamiNew York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Still Faces Legal HurdlesMexico City to Boost Mobility,
Will Honda-Nissan tie-up deliver synergies in time to counter China?
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has said the companies need to build up capabilities by 2030 or face being 'beaten,' but analysts question whether they have that much time.
Honda-Nissan merger moves too slow for comfort
Speed limits are usually intended to prevent drivers from going too fast. Occasionally, though, they warn against bumbling along the road too slowly. Honda Motor boss Toshihiro Mibe and his Nissan Motor counterpart Makoto Uchida will need reminding of this if they don’t soon shift out of low gear for the tie-up they proposed on Monday.
Honda and Nissan Aim to Merge as Global Competition Bears Down
Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the $50 billion deal would help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.
What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels
Honda, Nissan agree to 2026 merger, creating world's No. 3 auto company
Facing extreme competitive pressure from the rise of Chinese EV makers, the Nos. 2 and 3 Japanese automakers turn to each other to build strength.
Honda, Nissan deal could be key to comeback against China’s BYD
Honda and Nissan’s potential merger may enable them to compete with China’s BYD, as both brands struggle with declining sales and production. Honda sold 3.43 million cars and Nissan over 3 million in 2024,
Honda shares surged following the Nissan merger announcement
A prerequisite for the merger is for Nissan to complete its business turnaround, Mibe added. Honda and Nissan are the second and third largest automakers in Japan, respectively. I
Honda and Nissan set to take on China in electronic vehicles amidst merger plans
Honda and Nissan plan to merge as the two Japanese firms seek to fight back against competition from the Chinese car industry. Joining forces would create one of the world's biggest car producers alongside Toyota,
Honda-Nissan potential merger amid China competition raises questions about timing
Analysts questioned the timing of the Honda-Nissan potential deal amid intense competition from Chinese rivals, reported the news agency Reuters.
The 'godfather of EVs' explains why China is winning the race to go electric — and why hybrids are a 'fool's errand'
Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer told BI that automakers ditching EVs for hybrids risked falling even further behind their ...
'Godfather Of EVs' Warns Against Hybrid Focus As China Leads EV Race: 'Tariffs Just Make Indigenous Industry Lazy'
He warns against prioritizing hybrid vehicles over fully electric models, a strategy he believes could leave them lagging ...
Honda, Nissan merger 'like two weak swimmers helping each other'; analysts see risks
The Detroit Three are facing an auto industry increasingly affected by the rise of China as demonstrated by the planned ...
Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time
Honda and Nissan expect big benefits from their potential merger to create the world's third-largest auto group but intense ...
Nissan could face cost-cutting 'carnage' in Honda merger, Carlos Ghosn says
Speculation about a potential Honda and Nissan merger began earlier this month, and the two companies confirmed the official ...