Part 5/5:
Both automakers have stated that discussions are ongoing, hoping to reach a resolution soon. However, these developments are also drawing the interest of Renault, Nissan's partner in the global alliance, which has stakes in the concluding outcome of this negotiation.
Nissan's troubles began in earnest in 2018 with the arrest of its former president, Carlos Ghosn. Since then, the competitive landscape has intensified, particularly with the emergence of electric vehicle rivals, notably from China. Precariously, Nissan is now faced with the pivotal concern of control over the proposed partnership, reluctant to yield authority to Honda—a potential stumbling block in a deal that once seemed all but inevitable.