Honda said to be ready to revive merger talks if Nissan CEO Uchida leaves

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida and Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe — Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida (left) with Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe during a joint news conference in August 2024. Uchida is facing pressure to step down from Nissan board members and the automaker's partner Renault, the FT reported. (BLOOMBERG)

February 18, 2025 08:08 AM

Honda will resume talks with Nissan to form the world’s fourth-biggest automaker provided Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida steps down, the Financial Times reported, citing a person familiar with the discussions.

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