Honda Open to Reviving Merger Talks if Nissan CEO Steps Down

The potential $60 billion merger could create the world’s fourth-largest automaker, but leadership changes at Nissan may be a prerequisite.

The merger discussions between Honda and Nissan collapsed after Honda proposed making Nissan a subsidiary rather than an equal partner.
Honda is reportedly willing to restart negotiations if Nissan’s CEO Makoto Uchida steps down, citing concerns over his leadership and financial management.
Nissan’s board is informally discussing the timing of Uchida’s departure, as the company faces mounting financial pressure and restructuring challenges.
The failed merger highlights the challenges both automakers face in competing with industry leaders and adapting to the shift toward electrification.
Despite the breakdown, Honda and Nissan plan to continue their existing strategic partnership, focusing on EV and hybrid technologies.