The Detroit Three are facing an auto industry increasingly affected by the rise of China as demonstrated by the planned merger of Honda and Nissan.

Honda and Nissan expect big benefits from their potential merger to create the world's third-largest auto group but intense competition from China raises questions about whether they can make it work in time.

The two major Japanese automakers are discussing a merger. Here is what to know, from the reasons why they are doing this to how it could impact you.

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a merger — a sign that major global manufacturers are joining forces to compete against their mighty Chinese competitors as the auto world goes electric.

The most important market for both Honda and Nissan is North America. Their core car models are similar, as both companies focus on sports utility vehicles. Nissan does not sell hybrid vehicles (HVs) in North America, and the business integration may enable it to put its HVs into the North American market at an early date.

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels

This story has been updated. The plan announced Monday by Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan to merge by 2026 highlights how the rise of Chinese automakers such as BYD is pressuring the industry ...

A Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. combination could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show.

In April, Honda introduced the Ye series of electric vehicles, which was explicitly aimed at the Chinese market. While the company has faced criticism for being slow to develop and launch electric vehicles globally, it seems to respond quickly in China ...

Heavy competition from Tesla and local rivals in China, which is rapidly adopting EVs, and stalling demand in Europe and the U.S. have intensified the pressure traditional automakers face. Honda and Nissan on Tuesday issued identical statements saying no ...

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