Nissan Seeks New Partnerships After Honda Merger Talks Fail

Nissan is exploring new partnership opportunities following the collapse of merger discussions with Honda, with Taiwan’s Foxconn emerging as a potential candidate.

The automaker walked away from talks after Honda proposed making Nissan a subsidiary—a move CEO Makoto Uchida opposed.

Now, Nissan is seeking collaborations, particularly with technology firms, as it navigates challenges from electric vehicles, software-driven cars, and rising competition from Chinese automakers.

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, had previously approached Nissan for a partnership but was turned down. The company’s electric vehicle division is led by Jun Seki, a former Nissan senior executive.