Honda and Nissan Ink Software Deal for Future EV Platforms

Following their recent merger discussions falling through, Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop core software for their next-generation vehicles, targeting 2029 models. This collaboration aims to leverage economies of scale in an increasingly software-defined automotive landscape, particularly benefiting their respective battery-electric vehicle offerings. The agreement focuses on shared electric and electronic (E/E) architectures and common software platforms, rather than a full hardware merger.