The Detroit Three are facing an auto industry increasingly affected by the rise of China as demonstrated by the planned merger of Honda and Nissan.

Honda and Nissan expect big benefits from their potential merger to create the world's third-largest auto group but intense competition from China raises questions about whether they can make it work in time.

Talks about a possible merger of Nissan and Honda is the latest reaction as the global auto industry races to electrify prompted by China competition.

The most important market for both Honda and Nissan is North America. Their core car models are similar, as both companies focus on sports utility vehicles. Nissan does not sell hybrid vehicles (HVs) in North America, and the business integration may enable it to put its HVs into the North American market at an early date.

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a merger — a sign that major global manufacturers are joining forces to compete against their mighty Chinese competitors as the auto world goes electric.

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has said the companies need to build up capabilities by 2030 or face being 'beaten,' but analysts question whether they have that much time.

A Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. combination could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show.

Speculation grows over a potential Honda-Nissan merger that could challenge Chinese automakers and impact global vehicle sales.

GAC Honda, has begun operations at its newly constructed New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production facility. This facility is named the Development District NEV Factory and it is situated in the Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development District in Guangdong Province of China.

Honda Motor Co. absorbing Nissan Motor Co. could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China's BYD, sales figures released Wednesday show.