Report: Mitsubishi to sit out Honda-Nissan merger, stay independent

Japanese auto executives stand on stage behind podiums to announce merger talks between Honda and Nissan with Mitsubishi as a possible partner. — The CEOs of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi outlined plans to merge under a holding company with Mitsubishi given time to consider joining. (NISSAN MOTOR CO.)

January 24, 2025 06:56 AM

Mitsubishi reportedly plans to sit out the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan in order to work with the two erstwhile Japanese competitors as an independent, outside carmaker.

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Report: Mitsubishi to sit out Honda-Nissan merger, stay independent

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