Big news in the automotive world recently with the announcement of the merger between Honda and Nissan (… and Mitsubishi) to create the world’s third largest automotive company, behind Toyota and Volkswagen.
“On Dec. 23, the automakers announced that discussions were underway to create a new holding company that would operate both Honda and Nissan — and potentially include Mitsubishi Motors Corp. However, executives acknowledged several months of talks remain before they can finalize a merger agreement. The potential merger of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Corp’s could catapult the two automakers into a stronger global position in the race to deploy new technology and bring electric vehicles to the market faster, experts say.”
The potential merger between the two companies could mean big things for enthusiasts… or could it? Will this merger open the doors for the enthusiast by bringing us something like an AWD Type R or a VTEC-equipped S-chassis return? Or are we more likely to see advancements in EV and Hybrid Technology?
Let’s dive into this news as well as talk about some possibilities on the enthusiast side.
WHAT DO YOU THINK about the merger between Honda and Nissan?
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