Will Honda Be Nissan's Ride or Die?

The Journal.

Once fierce rivals, Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan recently announced their plans to merge in 2026. The deal would create the world’s 3rd largest automaker. WSJ’s Sean McLain reports on why Nissan struggled in recent years and the challenges the merged company would face.

Further Listening:

-Inside Carlos Ghosn's Escape From Japan 

-The Future of Self-Driving Cars Is Here 

Further Reading:

-Nissan Needs a Honda Rescue. What Went So Wrong? 

-Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World’s No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger 

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