Japanese car makers Honda and Nissan hold merger talks

In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.

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In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for EVs.

The firms responded to the BBC with identical statements, which said: "As announced in March of this year, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other's strengths."

It comes as many car brands grapple with growing competition as the industry shifts from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric, with production in China booming.

Honda and Nissan have not denied the story, which was first reported by Japanese business newspaper the Nikkei, but said it was "not something that has been announced by either company".

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