Experts' comments on talks between Honda and Nissan to deepen ties
Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday, including a possible merger, the clearest sign yet of how Japan's once seemingly unbeatable auto industry is being reshaped by challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals. Here are comments from experts: KOJI ENDO, SENIOR ANALYST AND HEAD OF EQUITY RESEARCH, SBI SECURITIES, TOKYO: "If Honda's hybrid cars are supplied to Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors and if they can sell them, the three companies would all be better off since that would expand the sales channel. "The holding company scheme, rather than a merger, appears to be the key as they can minimise the risks while taking the benefits of integration.