Negotiations between Nissan and Honda are reportedly shaky when two Japanese car makers had earlier announced that they would merge by 2026.
Nissan’s Board has decided that Honda terms for integration are unacceptable Wall Street Journal. Honda allegedly proposed to make Nissan one of his sub -organizations instead of the following more equal structures.
The dialogue between the two has become complicated due to the “growing differences”, which has made the integration condition uncertain, Reuters Notified.
Neither of the two companies has yet announced the state of the conversation.
A Honda spokesperson told USA Today that talks between the two companies were underway and additional details would be shared at the appropriate time.
Nissan said, “Both companies planned to decide on the direction of administrative integration by the end of January, but debates are underway for the integration committee. Our aim is to finalize their direction by mid -February. Time will announce it. ” A statement
The integration pair will create the world’s third largest auto group
According to Reuters, the integration between the two companies will make the newly integrated Nissan and Honda the third largest auto group in the world.
They had earlier said that a decision would be shared by the end of January, but the announcement was returned in mid -February. Last year, carmakers signed a memorandum of understanding by a joint holding company allowing an understanding of an understanding of integration discussions.
According to Jessica Callideville, head of Auto Research and News Company Edmunds, a potential integration will allow companies to compete with Chinese manufacturers in the era of electric vehicles and self -powered vehicles.
“Integration will be a long -term strategy, not the solution to any short -term challenges facing any company,” Calledwell told USA Today. And autonomous technology – a development that is very expensive. “
The integration talks between Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump announced up to 25 % tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 % tariff on goods from China.
“Investors can be worried about Nissan’s future (and) change,” Morning Star analyst Vincent Sun told Reuters. “Nissan is also at a higher risk for US Mexico prices than in Honda and Toyota.”
Sun also told the Wall Street Journal that Nissan should also be concerned about the lack of compulsion of electric vehicles and a lack of strong dependence on Mexico.
In 2024, Nissan developed more and more vehicles in Mexico than any other country, which left both China and Japan behind. According to the journal, Honda also makes cars before exporting to the United States in Mexico.
Contributions: Julia Gomez and Mike Sninder, today
