Nissan and Honda in merger talks to create auto giant, Foxconn also in hunt for stake

Nissan and Honda are exploring a merger that could reshape the global automotive landscape, creating the third-largest automaker worldwide. Accelerated by fears of a Foxconn takeover, the potential deal would bolster both companies' competitiveness in a shifting market dominated by electrification and global challenges. If finalized, the merger could consolidate Japan's auto industry into two major camps, with significant implications for jobs, alliances, and the balance of power in the global auto sector.

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By Reed Stevenson

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