Carlos Ghosn Claims Japan Forced Honda Into ‘Desperate’ Nissan Merger Talks
Carlos Ghosn says Japan forced Honda into ‘desperation’

Former Nissan chairman criticizes Honda's potential merger, calling it a desperate move that lacks industrial logic or real synergies December 21, 2024 07:44 Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn called the brand's potential merger with Honda an "act of desperation." The two automakers are reportedly in talks as Nissan grapples with what it publicly calls "emergency mode." Ghosn appears to have inside knowledge of what's really going on behind the scenes at Nissan. Nissan is in dire straits right now, and it's not getting any better. The CEO declared the automaker was in "emergency mode," signaling a company-wide crisis. In response, Nissan plans to cut 9,000 jobs, delay upcoming product launches and try to find new financial backers to stabilize its operations. As if that wasn't enough, the company appears to be exploring a merger with Honda. Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn also weighs in on the story, and yes, he staged a Hollywood-style escape from Japan in a box in…