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Honda Willing to Reopen Takeover Talks Pending Nissan CEO Uchida’s Exit

Honda Motor (7267.T) is prepared to resume talks with Nissan (7201.T) about creating the world’s fourth-largest automaker, provided Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida steps down, according to a report from the Financial Times on Tuesday, citing a source familiar with the discussions. The two Japanese companies had initially announced plans to collaborate last year, but the project fell apart due to tensions over the power dynamics within the new entity, as well as Honda’s proposal for Nissan to become a subsidiary.

Nissan Abandons Plans for Merger with Honda

Japan’s Nissan will end merger discussions with its competitor Honda, according to the Nikkei newspaper. This decision halts plans for a partnership that would have formed the world’s third-largest automaker, raising doubts about Nissan’s ability to achieve a successful turnaround on its own. In December, the two Japanese automakers had agreed to explore a potential merger, with the goal of launching a joint holding company as soon as 2026, which would also integrate smaller alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors under this

2026 Merger in Sight: Honda and Nissan’s Strategic Pivot

Honda and Nissan announced on Monday that they are in discussions to merge by 2026, marking a historic shift for Japan’s auto industry amid rising competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. If finalized, the merger would form the world’s third-largest automotive group by vehicle sales, following Toyota and Volkswagen, according to Statista data. This partnership would provide both companies with greater scale and the opportunity to pool resources, enabling them to better compete as global consumers increasingly transition from