Nissan's share price surged 24% in Tokyo amid merger talks with Honda, potentially forming the third-largest car group globally. Honda's shares fell 3%. Mitsubishi is also involved in discussions. The merger could create a $55bn entity, helping to compete against Toyota and Volkswagen amidst industry shifts towards electrification. Nissan is facing challenges, including job cuts and a quarterly loss, while Honda's profits dropped nearly 20%. Despite a merger, Toyota would still be the largest Japanese automaker. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)