Nissan’s perceived arrogance and resistance to cost cuts hindered merger talks.
Honda’s demand for subsidiary status proved to be the final dealbreaker.
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News of a potential merger talks between Japanese titans Nissan and Honda circulated in the automotive world last year. This $60 billion tie-up promised to reshape the industry, offering both automakers a stronger foothold in the face of increasing competition, especially from Chinese manufacturers. But this ambitious plan quickly collapsed, leaving Nissan’s future uncertain. According to information in Reuters coming from several anonymous sources acquainted with the talks, it described a deal scuttled partly because of Nissan’s supposed arrogance, Honda’s shifting ends, and the fundamental mismatch of cultures in the two companies.
Why the $60 Billion Deal Fell Apart
Credit: Drive
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