Japan is considering an investment deal with Tesla as part of its plan to revive struggling car maker Nissan. The proposal comes from a high-level Japanese group, including a former Tesla board member and a previous Prime Minister. The move could benefit Tesla by tapping into Nissan’s large US plants, which have an annual production capacity of one million vehicles.
Nissan has walked away from a merger proposal with Honda and is seeking a merger or acquisition to recover from its quarterly loss. The company aims to boost domestic production to offset the impact of tariffs on its exports.
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