Precursor to fusion? Honda and Nissan are considering joint production

The Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan According to a media report, they are checking Manufacturing in each other’s factories Group. The Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Saturday that relations between the two could be deepened, without citing sources. Honda is also considering this as part of a possible merger Delivery of hybrid vehicles an Nissan.

Joint production as a precursor to merger?

Honda and Nissan – those Number two and three in Japan – are currently in discussions about deepening their cooperation. This is the case Establishment of a holding company under consideration, two people familiar with the matter said. One of the informants said the two automakers are also discussing one possible merger. Honda and Nissan could provide information about this on Monday.

The third largest car company in the world would be created

A merger would lead to Toyota and Volkswagen third largest car manufacturer in the world with a market value of 54 billion dollars (51.97 billion euros) and an annual production of 7.4 million vehicles arise.

Honda and Nissan entered into a strategic partnership in March to help… Development of electric vehicles to work together. However, Nissan has had ongoing problems in recent months financial and strategic problems to fight. The Japanese group’s major shareholder is the European car manufacturer Renault, which has signaled its approval of the cooperation plans.