Foxconn is in talks with Renault, Nissan's largest shareholder, regarding a potential acquisition of its shares in the Japanese automaker, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency. This development comes amidst reports that Nissan and Honda are exploring a merger to challenge Toyota's dominance and bolster their global competitiveness. While Foxconn seeks to expand its EV manufacturing capabilities, Nissan faces financial distress and needs a capital injection.
Foxconn's chief strategy officer, Jun Seki, initially approached Nissan but was met with an unfavorable response. As a result, Seki has shifted his focus to Renault, engaging in discussions with the French automaker in France. However, Honda has expressed concerns about Nissan's potential partnership with Foxconn, threatening to end their software collaboration and offering to act as a white knight investor if needed. Official merger talks between Nissan and Honda could commence as early as December 23rd
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