Honda, Nissan to create common operating system for next-gen cars
Nikkei staff writers
TOKYO -- Honda Motor and Nissan Motor have entered into discussions to standardize the basic software that controls their vehicles to try to catch up to Chinese electric vehicle makers and Tesla of the U.S, Nikkei has learned.
The two Japanese companies plan to introduce vehicles equipped with a new operating system by the late 2020s. In December 2024, the two carmakers entered talks to form the world's third-largest automotive alliance. Although the negotiations collapsed due to differences over terms, discussions on collaboration continued. With a shared goal on software integration, the partnership is moving forward.
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