Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks amid EV competition

Automakers eye eventual three-way tie-up with Mitsubishi as industry shifts

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Honda and Nissan seek to survive in a rapidly changing business environment by uniting their technological expertise and business resources. (Source photos by Reuters)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter negotiations toward a merger, Nikkei has learned, joining their resources to better compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers in a rapidly changing automobile industry.

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