The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been long known as the premier tech event in the United States. Initially a haven for gadget enthusiasts, it has evolved into a massive stage for the automotive industry. From cutting-edge electric vehicles (EVs) to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) integrations, CES now serves as a pivotal platform for automakers to debut innovations that blend technology and mobility. The 2025 edition, which kicks off today and will run till Jan. 10 in Las Vegas, is expected to ...

The global automotive industry is on the verge of a seismic shift. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. NYSE: HMC, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. OTCMKTS: NSANY, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation OTCMKTS: MSBHY have started on a path toward a potential merger. This merger would be a strategic alliance that is poised to create the world's third-largest automaker. The collaboration establishes a united front against the increasing competition, especially from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. This strategic initiative is ...

As the auto industry navigates transformative shifts, two of Japan’s largest automakers, Honda (HMC) and Nissan (NSANY) , are exploring a landmark merger. This bold move aims to create a roughly $50 billion automotive powerhouse to tackle the rising challenges posed by electrification, competition from Chinese automakers and operational inefficiencies. If successful, this merger would make Honda-Nissan the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, trailing only Toyota and Volkswagen (VWAGY) .Consolidation: ...

Key TakeawaysMoody's gave a positive review of the potential merger of Honda and Nissan.Analyst Dean Enjo wrote that the deal would be "credit positive" if done correctly.Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn warned Nissan would face "carnage" if the combination went through. American depositary receipts (ADRs) of Honda (HMC) advanced Tuesday after Moody's gave a positive outlook about the potential merger between the automaker and Japanese rival Nissan. The two companies confirmed yesterday that they planned to ...

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda were on track for their best day in 16 years after it announced to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares on Monday amid merger talks with Nissan.Nissan and Honda said they had begun official negotiations to merge, which could catapult them to the world's third-largest carmaker by sales.Honda also announced to buy back 24% of its issued shares by Dec. 23 next year. Its shares were last up 15.51%, and would clock their best day since October 2008, if gai ...

The auto sector is in focus today, as companies big and small wrestle with Honda Motor (HMC) and Nissan Motor moving forward with merger talks, with plans to reach a conclusion in June of 2025 and potentially form the third largest automaker in the world. With this backdrop, now looks like a good time to check in on three other big-time auto names. Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) stock is trading at $9.84 today, not too far removed from its Aug. 5 three-year low of $9.49. The $11.30 level has thwarted several rallie ...

In Brief Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan are working out the details of a major merger that could create the world’s third-largest automaker, as the companies look to survive in an industry faced with uncertainty.The Tesla-led shift towards electric vehicles, and China’s increased importance in the automotive market, have companies like Honda and Nissan feeling the pressure to compete. If they go through with the merger, it could be completed by 2026. Nissan’s partner company Mitsubishi is supposed to ...

The two companies could form the third largest automaker in the worldHonda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:HMC) stock is up 13.6% to trade at $27.13 at last glance, as merger talks with Nissan officially move forward, with plans to reach a conclusion in June 2025. The two companies could form the third largest automaker in the world, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota Motor (TM).HMC is on track for its biggest single-day percentage gain since October 2008, and is now trading at its highest level since early November as i ...

Key TakeawaysU.S.-listed shares of Honda jumped Monday morning after the Japanese automaker and Nissan announced plans to merge.The sides signed a memorandum of understanding Monday, with plans to finalize details in June 2025 and merge in August 2026.The companies said it will be decided by the end of January whether Mitsubishi will be included in the merger, while Honda also announced a new stock buyback plan. Honda's (HMC) U.S.-listed shares popped Monday morning after the Japanese automaker and Nissan a ...

Vehicles are offered for sale at a Nissan dealership on December 18, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois.Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world's third-largest automaker by sales.The proposed deal was first reported by Japan's Nikkei newspaper on Dec. 17.Both companies are grappling with intense global competition in the electric vehicle market from the likes of Tesla and China's BYD.Nissan shares spiked following the initial re ...