iPhone maker Foxconn interested in Nissan, merger talks underway
It is understood Foxconn's interest in Nissan may have accelerated ongoing discussions with Honda. The Taiwanese company is eager to start building cars. Foxconn is particularly interested in Nissan's car manufacturing and design capabilities. Shortly after reports emerged that Honda and Nissan were in talks to merge, sources said Taiwanese iPhone maker Foxconn has expressed interest in buying a stake in Nissan. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); Foxconn, best known as the Apple manufacturing giant, is reportedly keen on acquiring Nissan's core assets, particularly its car manufacturing and design expertise. Foxconn, which is pursuing its electric vehicle ambitions under former Nissan executive Jun Seki, has pledged to invest $250 million in a Vietnam industrial park focused on electric vehicle components. Although the company has previewed several promising electric vehicle concepts, none have yet made it to the production line. Read: Apple iPhone maker Foxconn’s latest…
Sharp and Foxconn team up to develop an electric minivan
Sharp LDK+ concept car can be transformed into a private cinema, children's playroom or mobile remote workplace Sharp's LDK+ concept electric vehicle is a minivan designed as an "extended living room" with swivel seats. The Sharp LDK+ comes with a 65-inch screen and solar panels, and is designed for off-grid versatility. Co-developed by Foxconn, the concept car features AI-driven comfort and a multifunctional interior. Japanese electronics giant Sharp has decided to get into the automotive world, developing a new electric vehicle concept together with tech manufacturing giant Foxconn. The Sharp LDK+ is an all-electric minivan that seems to think of itself as a living room on wheels, complete with a configurable rear area that attempts to make road trips a welcoming experience. Sharp describes the LDK+ as an "extended living room" filled with the latest technology. However, its appearance belies its appearance - the single-box proportions and cab-forward design are reminiscent of a commercial van. With its silver finish, boxy…