What a Honda-Nissan merger could mean for the auto industry and consumers

Honda and Nissan are reportedly looking at the possibility of merging, sparking speculation about what the potential move could mean – but experts say the rumors of a partnership are not a surprise. News of the merger talks, which was first reported by the Nikkei newspaper on Tuesday, comes as both Japanese auto giants struggle to compete with the largest global electric vehicle (EV) makers, including Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD. While neither Honda nor Nissan has confirmed the merger discussions, Brian ...