KATHMANDU: Honda Motor CEO Toshihiro Mibe has said the company’s collaboration talks with Nissan Motor are progressing and could be announced soon, writes Nikkei Asia.
Speaking at Honda’s annual shareholders meeting, Mibe said the two companies are moving forward with projects under a “win-win” relationship. The partnership is focused on next-generation vehicle technologies, including software and electronic control units (ECUs).
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors are in final discussions to standardize ECUs for future vehicles. The technology will support key systems including autonomous driving and in-car information systems.
If an agreement is reached, vehicles using the shared ECU platform could arrive between 2029 and 2030. The companies are also expected to explore further cooperation after completing the first project.
Honda and Nissan began exploring collaboration in areas such as software-defined vehicles in 2024. Earlier merger discussions between the two companies ended in 2025, after which they shifted to project-based cooperation.
The partnership faces possible challenges from Renault, which holds a voting stake in Nissan. Any deeper collaboration may require shareholder support.
Honda is currently restructuring its four-wheel vehicle business after reporting a net loss for the fiscal year. The company is also revising its electric vehicle strategy amid increasing competition from Chinese automakers.
Mibe said Honda aims to strengthen its automotive business within the next three years to compete with emerging EV manufacturers.
